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Helicopter Crash at Russian Ski Resort Kills Two After Striking Lift Cables
A Robinson R44 helicopter struck ski lift cables at Ashatly Park recreation centre in Russia's Perm region, killing two oil and gas industry executives. The incident raises questions about flight authorisation and safety protocols at ski resorts with helicopter operations.
Nederland Approves $120 Million Eldora Purchase in Rare Municipal Ski Resort Acquisition
The Town of Nederland has approved purchasing Eldora Mountain Resort for $120 million from POWDR, joining a small handful of U.S. municipalities operating ski areas. The deal raises questions about municipal risk exposure and whether revenue bonds backed solely by lift ticket sales can sustain a ski resort in an era of climate uncertainty.
Alpental Opens with New Edelweiss Triple Chairlift Completing Three-Year Lift Replacement Programme
The Summit at Snoqualmie's Alpental area opened for the 2025 season on January 7 with the debut of its new Edelweiss triple chair, replacing a 58-year-old Riblet double and completing a three-year lift modernisation. The upgrade promises more reliable upper mountain access for avalanche control, though whether it delivers on capacity claims remains to be seen.
Fatal Explosion at Crans-Montana Claims Multiple Lives on New Year's Morning
A fatal explosion at a bar in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana has killed multiple people and injured others in the early hours of New Year's Day. The cause of the blast at Le Constellation bar remains under investigation, with authorities yet to determine whether it was accidental or deliberate.
Zauchensee Replaces 40-Year-Old Schwarzwandbahn With Doppelmayr 10-Person Gondola
After four decades of service, Zauchensee's Schwarzwandbahn has been replaced with a modern Doppelmayr gondola system. The new lift triples capacity to 2,300 people per hour and opens mountain access to pedestrians for the first time, addressing what was likely a significant bottleneck in this Austrian resort.
Panticosa Ski Resort Avalanche: Three Basque Skiers Dead, One Critical
Three Basque Country ski mountaineers have died in an avalanche on Pico Tablato near Panticosa Spa in the Spanish Pyrenees. The group of six was caught in a slab avalanche at 2,700 metres altitude. One survivor remains in critical condition with severe hypothermia while two escaped unharmed. The avalanche risk was rated level 3 (considerable) at the time.
Telluride Ski Resort Strikes: Colorado Resort Closed Indefinitely Over Patrol Wages
Telluride Ski Resort remains closed with no reopening date set as ski patrol union members strike for better wages. The Colorado resort shut its doors after patrollers rejected a 23% pay increase offer, holding out for 30-35% rises. All mountain access is closed day and night as the labour dispute continues.
Ischgl Completes Two New Lifts as Austrian Resort Continues Infrastructure Overhaul
Ischgl has opened two new eight-seat chairlifts, including what it claims is the world's shortest heated eight-seater. The Höllbodenbahn and Sassgalunbahn installations mark the latest phase in the Austrian resort's ongoing lift replacement programme, with another project already scheduled for 2026.
Mammoth Mountain Ski Patroller Dies During Inbounds Avalanche Mitigation Work
A 30-year-old ski patroller has died from injuries sustained during avalanche control operations at Mammoth Mountain on 26 December. The incident raises questions about patroller safety protocols during extreme storm cycles and marks the second fatal inbounds avalanche at the California resort in less than a year.
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