French Alpine village votes to stop skiing

Inhabitants of a village in the French Alps have voted to close their ski runs in the face of increasingly unreliable snow due to warming temperatures - the latest French ski resort to throw in the towel. Locals have voted to end skiing at the resort of …

Lara Gut-Behrami to retire from Alpine skiing after 2026 Olympic season

Exhibit traces skiing’s history through fashion

As skiing has changed, so have the ways that skiers dress. The Alf Engen Ski Museum celebrated Olympic Day on Saturday with the public unveiling of three new exhibits that trace how the winter sport’s clothing styles, materials and designs have transformed …

Via Spluga: The Alpine walk that inspired my lifelong love of Italy’s mountains

This scenic route dates back to Roman times, and to writer Rachael Martin was the inspiration for building a new life in northern Italy - as well as for writing her latest book. If you go north of Lake Como and up towards Chiavenna, instead of going …

Cardrona Alpine Resort officially opens Soho Basin

Cardrona Alpine Resort has officially opened 150 hectares of new terrain with the launch of Soho Basin, expanding to become New Zealand’s largest commercial ski area. The expansion, more than a decade in the making, increases Cardrona’s total footprint to …

Alpine adventures build confidence for Exmouth students abroad

Students from Exmouth Community College took their learning to new heights over the school holidays – quite literally – as they embarked on two thrilling ski trips to the Italian resort of La Thuile. The twin adventures, organised during the recent school …

A life carved in snow: The story of alpine industry visionary Larry Adler

The extraordinary life of Larry Adler will be celebrated by family and friends at his funeral on Friday. Photo: Larry Adler/Facebook. The life of Larry Adler – a pharmacist turned alpine visionary who brought the spirit and sophistication of European …

When algorithms take the field – inside MLB's robo-umping experiment

ARTHUR DAEMMRICH Arizona State University Published: June 30, 2025 (THE CONVERSATION) Baseball fans tuning into spring training games may have noticed another new wrinkle in a sport that's experienced a host of changes in recent years. Batters, …

Meet Leafs top draft pick Tinus Luc Koblar: 'There's nothing I like to lose at'

Throughout Tinus Luc Koblar’s season for Leksands’ Under-20 team, there were countless moments when Mattias Ritola, the team’s player development coach, shook his head in amazement at his young player’s temper. If the Maple Leafs’ second-round draft pick …

10. Another banner day for local skiers at states

The Glens Falls area saw two local skiers crowned state champions in skiing. Glens Falls senior Forrest Slingerland captured the state boys individual title in Nordic skiing at the North Creek Ski Bowl, and the Queensbury boys won their second straight …