Mt. Shasta Ski Park closes early because of insufficient snow
The winter season came to an unexpected end at a well-known ski resort in Northern California due to unusually warm weather and consistent rainfall that diminished much of the snowpack. Mount Shasta Ski Park announced the conclusion of the 2025-26 ski season after closing on Tuesday. Operations had already been suspended on March 2nd due […]
American Alex Ferreira claims gold in men’s free ski halfpipe at the Olympics.
American skier Alex Ferreira clinched the Olympic gold in the men’s freeski halfpipe at Livigno Snow Park on Friday. At 31, he impressively scored 93.75 on his final run, just edging out Estonia’s Henry Sildar, who finished with 93.00 points. Canada’s Brendan McKay secured the bronze with a score of 91.00, pushing American Nick Goepper […]
Wisconsin college student Alexandra Blattner tragically passes away in a ski accident at a resort, the second death in just a month.
Tragic Skiing Accident Claims Life of Wisconsin College Student This month, a 20-year-old college student lost her life in a skiing accident at Rib Mountain, Wisconsin. This incident marked the second death at the resort within two weeks. On February 5th, Alexandra “Allie” Blatner reportedly collided with a tree at Granite Peak Ski Resort. Local […]
College student Alexandra Blattner dies in ski accident in Wisconsin
Tragic Skiing Accident Claims Life of College Student Earlier this month, a 20-year-old student lost her life in a skiing accident at Rib Mountain, Wisconsin, which marked the second fatal event at the resort in a short span. Alexandra “Allie” Blatner reportedly collided with a tree at Granite Peak Ski Resort on February 5th. She […]
Ski jumper Ben Loomis injured by leaf blower at the 2026 Olympics
Ben Loomis Avoids Close Call at Milan-Cortina Games American ski jumper Ben Loomis came dangerously close to disaster on Thursday during the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, narrowly avoiding being struck by a leaf blower while preparing for a jump. As Loomis was competing in the Nordic Combined Team Sprint, he was speeding down the course, intent […]
Ski weddings adopt a festive atmosphere and a snowy paradise
Hitchhiking season tends to peak in late spring, but these days, May and June weddings are losing their appeal. Instead, winter romance is gaining traction on the slopes. The Knot’s 2025 Global Wedding Report shows that October has become the most popular month for weddings in the U.S., a trend that Zola also supports, indicating […]
Ways to watch the new Olympics sport of ski mountaineering at no cost
A new sport is making its debut at the Winter Olympics today. The first Olympic ski mountaineering (or SkiMo) event kicks off on February 18th in Bormio, Italy. In this competition, athletes compete in sprint races. They ski up a section of the trail, then continue their ascent on foot before skiing downhill again. The […]
Ski academy shaken by connections to several Lake Tahoe avalanche fatalities
Beloved members of a local ski school lost their lives in a tragic avalanche near Lake Tahoe, as confirmed by the California Post. The avalanche struck Castle Peak close to Truckee, resulting in 15 casualties on Tuesday morning—eight confirmed dead and one person still unaccounted for. Additionally, six animals were rescued during a massive operation. […]
Another Skier Dies at Northstar Ski Resort in Truckee
Tragic Skiing Accidents in Greater North Lake Tahoe A man from California experienced a devastating skiing accident at a resort in the Greater North Lake Tahoe area. Stuart McLaughlin, a 53-year-old resident of Hillsboro in the Bay Area, tragically lost his life on Sunday at Northstar Ski Resort in Truckee. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office […]
how a ski trip became a fatal journey
A group of skiers set out for an exciting adventure in the California mountains, anticipating three days of backcountry skiing in fresh snow, followed by nights in cozy lodges—all for $1,300 each. However, on Sunday, dark clouds gathered ominously, and a party of 16 was gearing up to head near Donner Pass. This area has […]