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Grindelwald Ski Resort Review: Eiger Views, the Eiger Express, and a Luggage Disaster
My first day skiing in Switzerland started with missing luggage and ended with one of the better days on snow I've had in a while. Grindelwald is a big resort with serious terrain, iconic views of the Eiger North Face, and enough variety to keep you busy for several days. Here's how day one played out.
10 Skiers Missing After Avalanche Near Castle Peak, Lake Tahoe
A group of 16 skiers was caught in a large avalanche near Castle Peak in Northern California on Tuesday morning, leaving 10 people unaccounted for as emergency crews mounted a major rescue operation. The incident occurred amid an active avalanche warning and severe storm conditions across the Sierra Nevada.
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.
Three Experienced Freeriders Die in Val Veny Avalanche Near Courmayeur
A level 4 avalanche in the Ves Canal claimed three lives on 15 February, bringing Italy's season death toll to 25—well above the decade average. The incident occurred on a popular freeride route despite clear warnings about dangerous conditions.
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.
Val d'Isère Avalanche Kills Three Skiers as Storm Nils Batters the French Alps
Three skiers — two British nationals and one French citizen — were killed after an avalanche swept through the Manchet valley near Val d'Isère on Friday, 13 February 2026. The incident occurred during a period of severe weather driven by Storm Nils, which had already prompted multiple French resorts to close their pistes. A manslaughter investigation is now underway.
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.
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