Skier who hung on for survival speaks out: ‘Close enough to die’
A skier at a Southern California ski resort recently shared her experience of nearly falling from a chairlift, describing the feeling of being “deadly high.” The incident, which was captured on video, occurred at Big Bear Mountain when Lula de Miranda Arce slipped from her seat and dangled in mid-air, with only her twin sister […]
Skier dramatically saved after being trapped beneath a huge pile of snow in Lake Tahoe
Skiers Rescue Man Buried in Snow at Lake Tahoe Resort A potential tragedy was averted at Palisades Tahoe Resort when two skiers found and rescued a man buried under deep snow. The incident occurred on February 18th, as captured in a striking video that shows two skiers gliding onto the slopes, only to spot two […]
Scott Bessent criticizes Olympic skier Eileen Gu for her choice regarding China
Controversy Surrounding Eileen Gu’s Olympic Decision Eileen Gu, the U.S.-born Olympic skier, recently addressed the backlash surrounding her choice to compete for China instead of the United States. This discussion unfolded during an interview on “The Will Cain Show,” where Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent likened her situation to that of Democratic donor George Soros, implying […]
US skier Nick Goepper suffers a serious fall while trying for a gold medal
Nick Goepper’s Final Olympic Run Nick Goepper went all in during his last run at the Olympics. The 35-year-old American skier appeared poised for a podium finish at the men’s halfpipe freestyle skiing event in Milan, but his final jump ended in disappointment. He successfully completed his earlier jumps, but when it came to the […]
Skier Born in the US Competing for China Feels Like a Target After JD Vance’s Remarks
Eileen Gu Responds to J.D. Vance’s Criticism Eileen Gu, the American-born Olympic skier who competes for China, has pushed back against comments made by Vice President J.D. Vance. Vance stated, “If you grew up in America and benefited from the freedoms and educational system that makes this country such a great place, you want to […]
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 […]
Worst avalanche in the U.S. in years: 8 confirmed dead near Lake Tahoe, 1 skier still missing but believed to be dead
Avalanche Claims Lives of Backcountry Skiers Near Castle Peak Tragedy struck on Tuesday morning when a powerful avalanche hit near Castle Peak, resulting in the confirmed deaths of eight backcountry skiers, with one individual still missing. Authorities consider this incident one of the deadliest avalanches in the U.S. in over four decades. As time passed […]
Sheriff investigating guide service in Lake Tahoe following avalanche that resulted in 8 skier deaths
Investigation into Avalanche Tragedy at Lake Tahoe Sheriffs in the Sierra Nevada region are examining the decision made by a Lake Tahoe guiding company to proceed with a backcountry expedition despite heavy snowfall, which led to a tragic avalanche that claimed the lives of eight skiers on Tuesday. During a tense press conference on Wednesday, […]
Norwegian skier discards poles after missing out on Olympic slalom gold in blizzard
Snowstorm Disrupts Men’s Alpine Ski Slalom at 2026 Winter Olympics A snowstorm during the men’s alpine ski slalom at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games created significant challenges for competitors, leading to frustration among many, particularly towards the end of Monday’s event. Out of 96 skiers, an astonishing 52 failed to finish their first run due to […]
Finnish skier Elias Lajunen experiences a shocking fall during the 2026 Winter Olympics
This past Sunday, another tragic incident took place during the Olympic events in Milan-Cortina. Finnish skier Elias Rajnen took a severe fall, landing hard on his back during the freeski big air qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Livigno. The impact knocked him unconscious, and he was left face down on the ice for […]