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Italian court acquits most over 29 avalanche deaths in hotel

Italian media say a court has acquitted 25 of the 30 defendants on trial for a deadly avalanche at an Apennine mountain hotel

The Independent UK

Rescuers ask climbers not to rely on Google Maps after hiker narrowly escapes death on Lake District

Walker got into difficult after trying to use Google Maps on his phone for directions

The Independent UK

Pregnant Russians flock to Argentina seeking new passports

Over the past year, Argentine immigration authorities have noticed flights packed with dozens of pregnant Russians

The Independent UK

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Crew of 22 help rescue three climbers stuck in snow without equipment on Scots hill

The rescue mission, which took place on Coire an Lochan in the Highlands, took over seven hours to complete last night.

Daily Record

Walkers warned not to use smartphones for directions after man has lucky escape in Lake District

More than 70 people took part in an operation to rescue a man who became lost after relying on smartphone directions

Wales Online

Three killed in avalanche in Cascade Mountains as heavy snow blocks rescuers from recovering bodies

Those killed were identified as a 53-year-old man from Connecticut, a 60-year-old woman from New York and a 66-year-old man from New Jersey

The Independent UK

Club Med Tignes: I skied a glacier with Winter Olympic stars — and survived

Michael Howie faces his fears at the new Club Med resort in Tignes

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Best climbing shoes for grip and comfort from beginner to expert levels

Different shoes for different routes

Evening Standard

Review: 'The Hard Parts,' by Oksana Masters, with Cassidy Randall

NONFICTION: Born with a multitude of physical anamolies — including no thumbs or shinbones — Oksana Masters became an enormously successful athlete.

Tribune News Service

Hikes, hot tubs and proper snow? Our family ski trip in Slovakia is a revelation

The protected summits and valleys of the Tatras offer a return to the pleasures of traditional winter holidays – this time with all mod cons

The Guardian - UK

Musgrave in fine form as he bids to make history at World Championships

If the Norwegians are the Ferrari of cross-country skiing, then Musgrave and his GB team-mates are like “a rally team from the middle of…

The National (Scotland)

Hiker stretchered from Glencoe's Hidden Valley as rescue teams scrambled after slip while climbing Munro

Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team were alerted to the casualty on Stob Coire nan Lochan by Police Scotland.

Daily Record

Record-breaker ‘Polar Preet’ Chandi honoured at Windsor Castle

‘I kept wanting to show people that wherever we start from, whatever we look like, we can go and achieve anything,’ she said.

The Independent UK

Six children are among 16 British skiers injured in horror car crash in the French Alps

Several people were injured when a taxi carrying a family of Brits collided with a minibus near Albertville in the French Alps, closing the busy road on the last day of half term

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The Independent UK

Preet Chandi and four MPs to be honoured at Windsor Castle investiture

MPs Dame Maria Miller, Sir Jeremy Wright and Tracey Crouch and Samantha Dixon are among 67 people due to be honoured at the investiture.

The Independent UK

Former Dutch queen Beatrix breaks wrist in skiing accident

The Dutch Royal House says that Princess Beatrix, the 85-year-old former Dutch queen, has undergone surgery after breaking her wrist in a skiing accident

Daily Record

Scots mountain rescue team battle extreme conditions to rescue stricken walker

Emergency services were alerted to an injured walker at around 5.45pm on Saturday 18, February, on the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Live

Mountain rescue team rush to injured hillwalker near Edinburgh in 'foul' weather

Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) were asked by Police Scotland to assist with the evacuation of a hillwalker who had injured his ankle while on a hike but the wintry conditions meant the helicopter could not be used.

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The Independent UK

On this day in 2010: Amy Williams wins skeleton gold at Winter Olympics

The 27-year-old Williams steered four near-perfect runs on the Whistler track in Canada.

Newcastle Herald

Davis-Meehan driven to requalify for Freeride World Tour

"Unfortunately I didn't get the runs I wanted in the first two events causing me to not make the cut, but winning Kicking Horse was incredible and gives me the drive to get back on tour and send it next year."

Salon

Your guide to hosting a fondue party

Let melted cheese and chocolate carry you through the winter doldrums.

Daily Mirror

Inside David and Victoria's luxury family ski holiday as they don £25k Prada looks

After celebrating Valentine's Day together, David and Victoria Beckham have invited their two youngest children for a family holiday on the French Alps.

The Guardian - UK

Music with altitude: France’s Snowboxx festival

Not only is Avoriaz part of one of the world’s largest ski areas, it also hosts a banging week-long music festival, so you can ski in and boogie out

The National (Scotland)

European snow drought fuels bumper Scottish ski season

THE old adage “if you can ski in Scotland, you can ski anywhere” may be true, but with significant investment in Scottish skiing in recent…

Newcastle Herald

Davis-Meehan claims second career win, but narrowly misses FWT finals

"It was amazing. The snow was so good. I had a backup run that I was going to do, but I blew that one off - I wanted the rockstar run, and I am glad I did it."

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