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Val d'Isère Avalanche Deaths Raise Questions About Off-Piste Guiding During Red Alerts
Two British skiers died in a Val d'Isère avalanche whilst skiing off-piste with a guide during a rare red avalanche alert. French authorities have launched a manslaughter investigation into the incident that killed Stuart Leslie, 46, and Shaun Overy, 51.
Milano Cortina 2026 Day 10 Recap: Gold, Drama and a Bittersweet Day for Australia
Day 10 at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered some of the most dramatic moments of the Games so far — a 41-year-old American finally completing her Olympic set in the monobob, a Norwegian favourite's spectacular blowup on the slalom course, Dutch short track dominance continuing, and Canada claiming big air gold. For Australia, it was a day of what-ifs, with Bree Walker falling short of the podium despite being one of the pre-race favourites in the bobsleigh.
Milano Cortina 2026 Day 9 Recap: Klaebo Makes History, Matt Graham Wins Bronze and Bree Walker Eyes a Medal
Day 9 at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics was one for the history books. Norway's Johannes Høsflot Klæbo became the most decorated Winter Olympian of all time, Australia's Matt Graham added a bronze medal to a remarkable career, and Federica Brignone gave the home crowd their loudest roar yet with a second gold of the Games. Meanwhile, Bree Walker's monobob campaign got underway with mixed results.
Level 5 Avalanche Alert Forces Major French Resort Closures During Peak Season
La Plagne, Les Arcs, and multiple other French ski resorts have shut down entirely as authorities issue a rare 5/5 avalanche danger rating. With over 60 deaths recorded across the Alps this season, the closures highlight the severe instability affecting Europe's ski regions during one of the busiest periods of the year.
SkiGastein Conditions Report February 2026: Eastern Alps Snow Shortage Bites Hard
First-time visit to SkiGastein in Austria's Gastein Valley reveals the harsh reality facing eastern Alpine resorts this season. After a week of powder in the Dolomites, the contrast was brutal. Weeks without fresh snow and freeze-thaw cycles have left terrain icy and challenging. Despite extensive cat tracks and €70 for four hours, higher elevation runs on Schlossalm offered redemption. Overcast skies didn't help. The resort's doing what it can, but I'm not rushing back until conditions improve.
Melbourne Skier Dies in Niseko Backcountry Incident
A 27-year-old Melbourne man has died while skiing unpatrolled backcountry terrain in Niseko, Japan. Michael "Micky" Hurst fell behind his group of seven skiers and was found unconscious on Monday afternoon. He died from a suspected heart attack after being transported to hospital. The incident marks the second fatal accident involving an Australian skier in Japan within days, following the death of Queensland's Brooke Day in a chairlift accident at Hakuba Valley.
Courchevel Hotel Fire Displaces 250 Guests as Firefighters Battle Blaze for 15+ Hours
A fire that started Tuesday evening at Hôtel des Grandes Alpes in Courchevel 1850 spread to neighbouring buildings, forcing evacuations of 250 guests and staff. More than 110 firefighters battled the blaze for over 15 hours, with operations complicated by the building's double roof structure.
Franzoni Claims Maiden Kitzbühel Downhill Win as Odermatt's Streif Drought Continues
Giovanni Franzoni delivered a career-defining performance to win the Kitzbühel downhill by seven hundredths of a second over Marco Odermatt, who remains winless on the sport's most famous course despite three runner-up finishes. The result caps a remarkable January breakthrough for the 24-year-old Italian.
Inferno Downhill Cancelled After Fatal Medical Incident at Mürren's 82nd Race
The 82nd International Inferno Races in Mürren was cancelled mid-race on 24 January 2026 following a fatal medical incident. A 69-year-old competitor collapsed near the finish line and died despite immediate resuscitation efforts. After more than eight decades without a fatality, the tragic event marks the first death in the race's history.
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