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Europe's 2025–26 Avalanche Season: 119 Deaths and Why the Mountains Are More Dangerous Than They Look
Europe's 2025–26 avalanche season has become one of the deadliest in modern history, with 119 confirmed deaths before the end of February and the season still far from over. A buried weak layer formed in December, combined with successive storms dumping metres of snow on top of it, has created conditions that aren't visible from the surface. Here's a full breakdown of what happened, why, and what it means if you're planning a trip to the Alps.
First Day Skiing Val Gardena in the Dolomites: Fresh Snow, Flat Light, and Finding My Feet
A snowing first day in Val Gardena wasn't exactly the Dolomites debut I'd planned, but fresh snow across the Sellaronda terrain and a cross-resort explore from Selva to Corvara made for a solid introduction to one of the Alps' most expansive ski areas.
15-Year-Old Alpine Racer Dies Following Avalanche at Nakiska
A teenage alpine ski racer has died after being caught in an avalanche at Nakiska Ski Area while bootpacking with another athlete. The incident raises questions about terrain management and decision-making at a resort that serves as a major training venue for youth racing programs.
The Inferno Race at Mürren: Inside One of the Alps' Most Historic Amateur Ski Events
The Inferno race at Mürren has been running since 1928, caps at 1,850 skiers from 29 countries, and covers 9.5km from 2,790 metres down to Winteregg. Here's what it's actually like to compete — and why this race matters well beyond the results sheet.
Mammoth Mountain Confirms Skiing Through Memorial Day Despite Below-Average Snow Season
Mammoth Mountain has confirmed it will keep lifts running through at least Memorial Day 2026, despite a below-average snow season by its own standards. With 243 inches recorded so far this season and a summit sitting above 11,000 feet, California's high-altitude workhorse is doing what it does best — outlasting everyone else on the calendar.
Skiing Grindelwald Day Two: Bluebird Conditions and the Lauberhorn Race Course
A cloudy first day at Grindelwald left a few things unfinished. The second visit delivered bluebird skies, better snow, and a crack at the Lauberhorn — the World Cup downhill course that's considerably less forgiving when you're not wearing a race suit.
One Lift Ticket, Two Countries: Skiing the Aosta Valley and Accidentally Ending Up in France
What started as a straightforward ski day at Pila in Italy's Aosta Valley turned into an unplanned cross-border adventure — ski boots, bad visibility, and all. Here's how one lost bag led to an accidental day on the slopes of La Rosière, France.
Freeride World Tour Georgia Pro Cancelled, Restaged at Kühtai in Austria
The third stop of the 2026 Freeride World Tour has been cancelled after unsafe snowpack conditions forced organisers to abandon the Georgia Pro at Tetnuldi resort. Rather than write off the round entirely, the FWT has moved quickly to restage the event at Kühtai near Innsbruck, Austria — a venue that already knows how to host a freeride competition.
Castle Peak Avalanche: California's Deadliest Slide Kills Nine Backcountry Skiers Near Lake Tahoe
On the morning of February 17, 2026, nine people lost their lives when an avalanche swept through a group of fifteen backcountry skiers near Castle Peak in the Sierra Nevada. It is the deadliest avalanche in California's recorded history — and the full picture of what happened that morning raises serious questions about decision-making, risk assessment, and the weight of avalanche warnings.
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