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Tag: Alpine Skiing

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Sylvain Saudan, ‘Skier of the Impossible,’ Is Dead at 87

July 25, 2024July 26, 2024Michael S. RosenwaldComments Off on 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.”

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Avalanches in Alps Kill at Least 11, as Weather Hampers Rescues

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZEComments Off on 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.

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In Swiss Alps, Some Wonder What a Future Without Snow May Mean

January 15, 2023January 16, 2023Erika SolomonComments Off on 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.

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Some European Nations See Warmest Start to the Year Ever Measured

January 4, 2023ISABELLA KWAIComments Off on 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.

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Some European Nations See Warmest Start to the Year Ever Measured

January 4, 2023ISABELLA KWAIComments Off on 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.

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How Countries With No Snow Are Competing in the Winter Olympics

February 15, 2022February 16, 2022Sui-Lee Wee and Matthew FuttermanComments Off on 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.

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Austrian Lockdown Covers Schools and Stores, but Not Ski Hills

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020MELISSA EDDYComments Off on 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.

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An Alpine Retreat in Patagonia

November 23, 2020Nora WalshComments Off on An Alpine Retreat in Patagonia

When summer comes to Europe or the Rockies, skiers head to San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina, a year-round outdoor adventure destination.

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36 Hours in Zermatt

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020Paige McClanahanComments Off on 36 Hours in Zermatt

Skiing, chocolate, mulled wine and magnificent views of the Matterhorn: It’s all in and around this elegant Swiss ski town.

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