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Olympic snowboarders accuse USOPC, national federation of sex trafficking in lawsuit

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the national governing body for snowboarding and the former national team snowboard coach conspired to engage in sex trafficking, enabling and covering up repeated acts of sexual misconduct, three former national team snowboarders claimed in a lawsuit Thursday.

Los Angeles Times

‘The world’s most sustainable ski trip’ – from London to the Swiss Alps

Can a holiday on the slopes ever be environmentally-friendly? Anna Hughes, director of Flight Free UK, travels to Switzerland to find out

Evening Standard

Horror as two skiers killed in terrifying avalanche that hit popular Kashmir resort

There were also 21 others that had to be rescued as a huge wall of snow swept down from the peak of the 14,400ft Mount Apharwat in the Affarwat area

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Winter wonderland

Besides famous cities like Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, the northernmost prefecture of Japan known as Hokkaido is a top tourist attraction, especially for those who enjoy the chilly winter season and sports. It is known for its volcanoes, natural hot springs and ski areas. There are many renowned ski resorts…

Bangkok Post

In search of a snowy escape with optional week-long raves? Look no further

If you’re looking for snow, head high to Avoriaz, where never-ending pistes and a (optional) week-long rave await you, says Matt Hryciw

Evening Standard

Midlothian's Hillend ski slope upgrade 'should be shelved' over cost of living crisis

Former Midlothian Provost Councillor Peter Smaill says the costs of the project are likely to continue rising and questioned whether the council would have the cash for it as it grapples with a £14m budget deficit in the coming year

Edinburgh Live

Kashmir avalanche kills 2 Polish skiers; 21 people rescued

Two Polish skiers have died in an avalanche at a Himalayan ski resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir and 21 people have been rescued

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Gulmarg Avalanche: 2 Foreign Nationals Dead, 21 Rescued Safely

Two foreign nationals were killed in an avalanche in Jammu and Kashmir's Gulmarg. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J-K: Skiers Trapped In Gulmarg After Avalanche

Some skiers were trapped in the famous ski resort Gulmarg after an avalanche hit the Afarwat peak in the region. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Half term holidays to be hit by Border Force strikes

Approximately 1000 members of the Public and Commercial Services Union are set to walk out during February half-term

The Independent UK

Après drinks could be adding €60 a round to your ski trip

Research has found the cheapest and most expensive resorts

Wales Online

The best last-minute holiday ideas for February

The last true month of winter brings a diverse range of travel options. Whether you’re after early-year sunshine, a Valentine’s break or a half-term escape with the kids, Mary Novakovich picks the best of the bunch

The Independent UK

Risks of backcountry skiing

Surge in accidents

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Avalanche kills ski champ Kyle Smaine

The sports world is mourning skiing champion Kyle Smaine, who was killed in an avalanche in Japan, where he’d spent the past 10 days being photographed on the slopes, according to photographer Grant Gunderson.

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The Independent UK

Champion US freestyle skier dies in avalanche in Japan

Kyle Smaine had gone to Japan for ‘unbelievable snow quality’

The Guardian - US

Former halfpipe world champion Kyle Smaine killed in avalanche at age of 31

Kyle Smaine, a former halfpipe world champion skier, died in an avalanche in Japan on Sunday, his family have confirmed

Daily Mirror

Kyle Smaine dead: World champion skier tragically dies in Japan avalanche aged just 31

Kyle Smaine was pronounced dead on Sunday after the former world champion freestyle skier's family confirmed he and an unnamed Austrian were hit by an avalanche in Japan

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Skiers found unconcious after N. Alps avalanche

NAGANO -- Two men were found in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest Monday morning after being caught in an avalanche in the Northern Japanese Alps on Sunday.

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The Independent UK

2 foreign skiers hit by Japan avalanche found, presumed dead

Japanese rescuers have found two foreign men who were hit by an avalanche while backcountry skiing

Reuters

U.S. professional skier named as one victim of Japan avalanche

One of two foreign men swept up in an avalanche in Japan while back-country skiing in the central prefecture of Nagano and found without vital signs on Monday was U.S. professional skier Kyle Smaine, an outdoor magazine said.

The Independent UK

‘Polar Preet’ makes furthest unsupported solo polar ski expedition in history

Captain Preet Chandi covered 922 miles (1,485km) in 70 days and 16 hours on her record-breaking trek.

The Guardian - US

Mikaela Shiffrin denied share of all-time World Cup wins record by 0.06sec

Mikaela Shiffin was narrowly denied by Germany’s Lena Duerr on Sunday in her bid to equal the all-time World Cup wins record for men or women

Asharq Al-Awsat

Report: Iranian Olympic Skier Flees to Germany

Iranian Olympic skier Atefeh Ahmadi has quit her home country and applied for asylum in Germany, a Persian-language media outlet outside Iran reported Saturday, publishing an emotional interview with the athlete. Ahmadi, in her early 20s, was the only Iranian woman to qualify for last year's Beijing Winter Games. "I…

Daily Mirror

Woman dies in Italy avalanche after near-miss in another snow-slip last year

Arianna Sittoni, 30, was practicing ski mountaineering with guide Guido Trevisan when the avalanche swept her to her death on the Lagorai mountain chain in Trentino, Italy

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How to Watch the 2023 Winter X Games | channel, stream, event schedule

The Winter X Games, one of the most highly-anticipated annual events for extreme sports enthusiasts, is set to return on Friday night.

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