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The "Inevitable" Demise of Ski Sunday? Skiing's Big World Cup and Even Bigger Female Athlete Problem ...
With the sudden loss of one of the only outlets for skiing on free-to-air TV, Henry asks is it was inevitable or if there are bigger problems in play ... I will preface this article by saying that I rarely watched Ski Sunday – and I am aware that I am exactly the reason why the BBC has chosen to end the show after 49 years. Changing media tastes are impacting just how people are watching TV, and therefore just what people are watching. Over the past few days since the BBC ann
4 days ago3 min read


Chacha Slide: A Ski Touring Odyssey to the Heart of Georgia
And we had skied some of the most unforgettable mountains it is possible to dream of. This was our Chacha Slide; a ski touring odyssey to what seemed like the very heart of Georgia.
Sep 312 min read


Indy Pass Launches Winter 2026/27 with 50 New Resorts Added
As the World's largest independent multi-resort ski pass goes on sale for Winter 2026/27, fifty new resorts have been added to the roster for this winter and beyond.
Sep 32 min read


BBC Cuts Ski Sunday as Wider Sports Shake-Up Continues
In a move that will be devastating for many skiers, BBC Sport has decided to say farewell to Ski Sunday, ending a remarkable run over nearly five decades.
Sep 12 min read


First Snow Hits Alps & Rockies as Super El Niño Claims First Victims
The first snowfalls have hit the northern hemisphere in the past week, with both the Rockies and Alps seeing strong flurries turning mountains white once more!
Sep 12 min read


UK Sport Confirms Funding Path Without GB Snowsport for Alpes 2030 Cycle
UK Sport can confirm that, following engagement with a number of potential partners, it has secured an alternative vehicle to enable public funding to continue to flow to the UK’s snowsport athletes and programmes for the Alpes 2030 cycle.
Aug 312 min read


Less Than 160 Days to Go Until Crans-Montana 2027 World Championships
From the 1st to 14 th February 2027, the world’s best alpine skiers will come together in the Swiss Alps to battle for World Championship glory across the full range of alpine disciplines.
Aug 292 min read


Vail Resorts Announces 2026/27 Opening Dates for North American Resorts
As skiers and riders eagerly track preseason forecasts in hopes that the upcoming Super El Niño will deliver, Vail Resorts today kicked off the countdown to winter by dropping its opening dates lineup for the 2026/27 winter season.
Aug 293 min read


Arc’teryx Introduces System 0™, a New Framework for the Future of Product Design and Circularity
Arc’teryx Equipment, the global design company specializing in technical high-performance apparel and equipment, introduces System 0™
Aug 293 min read


How to Practice an Avalanche Transceiver Search & Rescue
Ask yourself this: how often have you practiced putting your avalanche probe together? Digging with your avalanche shovel? Do you know how far the actual range on your transceiver is?
Aug 275 min read


Warren Smith Returns to BASI in New Chapter for Academy
The Verbier-based Warren Smith Ski Academy (WSSA) has announced a return to their roots with BASI becoming the Academy’s official qualification partner.
Aug 262 min read


How to Ski Moguls
Do not fear these skier-made bumps in the snow; they are a challenge to be enjoyed ... sort of ...
Aug 203 min read


Cody Townsend is Right: The Climate Campaign Movement is F*****
Cody Townsend, the renowned freeride skier and filmmaker, recently posted a very good article on his website, The Fifty+, about the death of the climate campaign movement. It made me instantly think of the same rant I've had in my head many times over ...
Aug 134 min read


How to Read an Avalanche Forecast
Reading an avalanche forecast is not the same as understanding one. Skiing Unlocked's guide to danger ratings, avalanche problems, aspect diagrams and how to use a bulletin safely
Aug 610 min read


GB Snowsports Left Unfunded as UK Sports Boosts Winter Olympics Cash
UK Sport has recently announced a record investment of more than £33 million into the UK’s Olympic and Paralympic winter sport athletes, supporting their preparations for Alpes 2030.
Aug 54 min read


Gear Review - Level Off Piste Gloves
On the hunt for new ski gloves, will Level be able to fill big shoes?
Jul 303 min read


"Super El Niño": Was I Wrong About Snowfall Predictions?
El Niño and La Niña trends have little correlation on long-term snowfall trends in your favourite ski areas - but is that about to change with the dawn of a Super El Niño?
Jul 235 min read


Ski Club of Great Britain Launches Expanded 2026/27 Freshtracks Ski Holidays
Ski Club of Great Britain Freshtracks Holidays expands with new destinations, abigger Dolomites programme and more Takeover holidays for winter 2026/27 Following limited availability across the Dolomites during last winter's preparations for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, Freshtracks returns to the region with an expanded programme offering a wider choice of resorts, instructional holidays and a brand-new Dolomites Takeover week. The popular Takeover concept returns for
Jul 213 min read


Action Outdoors Launches 2026/27 Ski Holidays to the French Alps
Action Outdoors, the UK arm of not-for-profit UCPA with all-inclusive accommodation centres across the French Alps, has launched its new 2026-27 winter season programme with a large expansion of Club Exclusive 18-30 weeks.
Jul 173 min read


Old Men Yelling at Clouds? The Olympic Fight for the Soul of Freeride Skiing
The recent announcement of freeride entering the Olympics has sparked celebrations ... but not everyone is happy ...
Jul 165 min read
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