Switzerland is racing to rebuild Blatten, which was crushed by a glacier. It’s a sign of the economic and emotional costs of a warming Europe.
Tag: Alpine Skiing
Polish Skier Climbs Everest and Skis Down Without Extra Oxygen
Andrzej Bargiel, 37, became the first person to complete the feat.
Norwegian Olympic Skier, Audun Groenvold, Dies After Lightning Strike
Audun Groenvold, 49, won a bronze medal at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.
Sylvain Saudan, ‘Skier of the Impossible,’ Is Dead at 87
His audacious descents around the world inspired a generation of extreme skiers. “One mistake,” he once said, “you die.”
Avalanches in Alps Kill at Least 11, as Weather Hampers Rescues
Deaths were reported in Austria, Italy and Switzerland over the weekend. Heavy snowfall and high winds have increased the danger for skiers, officials said.
In Swiss Alps, Some Wonder What a Future Without Snow May Mean
An unusually warm winter has forced a rethink about climate change in areas with lower peaks as ski resorts and sporting events face an uncertain future.
Some European Nations See Warmest Start to the Year Ever Measured
Countries across the continent saw the warmest start to the year ever measured. The weather has forced ski resorts to close trails, with sparser than usual snow cover.
Some European Nations See Warmest Start to the Year Ever Measured
Countries across the continent saw the warmest start to the year ever measured. The weather has forced ski resorts to close trails, with sparser than usual snow cover.
How Countries With No Snow Are Competing in the Winter Olympics
Several skiers representing countries with little snow are making their Olympic debut in Beijing, partly because of a diversity initiative that has generated controversy.
Austrian Lockdown Covers Schools and Stores, but Not Ski Hills
A sunny holiday weekend drew a crush of skiers to Austria’s slopes, with crowded lift lines and parking lots making a mockery of social distancing rules.