May 15, 2026
Ski Gear and Technical Reviews
REI Launches Highly Anticipated Anniversary Sale Offering Significant Savings on Outdoor Gear
Seattle, WA – Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), the nation’s largest consumer co-op and leading outdoor retailer, has officially inaugurated its…
May 15, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
These 11 North American Ski Resorts are Spinning Lifts This Weekend
For many dedicated skiers and snowboarders, the typical ski season has drawn to a close, with the final snowflakes melting…
May 15, 2026
European Ski Resort News
The Slush Cup at Banff Sunshine Village Celebrates 96 Years of End-of-Season Revelry and Record Snowfall
Banff, Alberta – May 15, 2026 – Banff Sunshine Village is poised to host the 96th iteration of the Slush…
May 15, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Bardonecchia Selected to Host 2029 FIS Para World Championships as FIS Council Finalizes Global Winter Sports Calendar in Slovenia
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) Council has formally concluded its Spring Meetings in Portorož, Slovenia, marking a significant…
May 15, 2026
FIS Alpine World Cup News
From World Cup Slopes to Literary Lanes: Libby Ludlow’s Enduring Passion for Skiing and Advocacy for Youth Sports
The transition from the pinnacle of elite athletic competition to the rhythms of everyday life often presents a profound identity…
May 15, 2026
Cross-Country and Nordic Sports
Olympic Star Karoline Knotten Hospitalized with Ruptured Appendix, Indefinite Hiatus from Competition
Norwegian biathlon sensation Karoline Offigstad Knotten has been admitted to the hospital for an emergency surgery to remove a ruptured…
May 15, 2026
Global Snowboarding Culture
Weston Snowboards Elevates Brand Strategy with Inaugural Core Team Member Seth Hill
Weston Snowboards, a brand celebrated for its consistent production of high-quality, thoughtfully shaped backcountry snowboards, has announced a significant strategic…
May 15, 2026
Freeride and Backcountry Exploration
United Airlines Unveils Historic Nonstop Service from San Francisco to Sapporo, Opening Direct Gateway to Japan’s Legendary Hokkaido Powder.
In a significant development poised to revolutionize access for winter sports enthusiasts and travelers to Japan’s northernmost island, United Airlines…
May 15, 2026
Ski Gear and Technical Reviews
Are Zipfit Liners Worth the $550 Price Tag? A 400+ Day Test.
The recent discarding of a beloved pair of Tecnica Mach1 LV 130 ski boots, their orange plastic weathered and brittle…
May 15, 2026
North American Mountain Reports
Colorado River Zebra Mussel Spread Continues as CPW Ramps Up 2026 Monitoring
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has initiated an ambitious 2026 aquatic nuisance species sampling program, significantly intensifying monitoring efforts along…