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Deadly California avalanche highlights inherent risks in the backcountry

The recovery of skiers killed in the deadliest U.S. avalanche in almost 45 years is dragging out because of what experts say is a prime rule for rescuers: Don’t make yourself a victim

The Independent UK

Austrian climber guilty of manslaughter after girlfriend froze to death on mountain

Kerstin G died of hypothermia after being left alone on Austria’s highest peak

The Independent UK

Skiers stranded by California avalanche used iPhone SOS feature to seek help

Apple’s feature, which connects phone to satellite, helped first responders find survivors as they waited under tarp

The Guardian - US

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Lake Tahoe avalanche: How six survivors used iPhone SOS to alert rescuers after deadly Castle Peak slide

15 backcountry skiers enjoying a guided trip near Lake Tahoe were caught in a powerful avalanche, leaving eight dead, six survivors rescued after hours in freezing conditions, and one person still missing, authorities said.

The Times of India

Jordan Stolz’s bid for four speed-skating golds crumbles in 1500m as Ning Zhongyan shines

On an afternoon when the Olympic record kept falling, Jordan Stolz skated fast enough to win the gold at any other Winter Games. Just not this one

The Guardian - US

‘An Olympic miracle’: twist in Conan Doyle’s skimo tale as Russian snares silver

Ski mountaineering makes Winter Olympic debut as Nikita Filippov becomes first Russian athlete to win a medal at 2026 Games

The Guardian - UK

Nordic combined skiers may have competed in their final Olympics

Nordic combined skiers may have competed in their last Olympics

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See A Very Good Boy Crash Olympics Ski Race In Sweet Viral Moment

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Second skier killed in skiing incident at Lake Tahoe resort

Stuart McLaughlin was killed after colliding with another skier, who was rushed to the hospital following the incident

The Independent UK

“Most Intimidating Ski Helmet”: 38 Winter Olympics Moments That Went Into History

The Summer Olympics may be getting a bit more hype, but that doesn’t mean that the Winter Olympics aren’t as buzzworthy. Fans know that it can also be quite a sporting event, and these photos show that. These images capture some of the most photogenic moments in history, which you…

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Trolls Have Been All Over Breezy Johnson's Olympics Engagement Since Taylor Swift Complimented It. She Wasn’t Having It

"The haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate."

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French biathlete Julia Simon finds golden touch at 2026 Winter Olympics

Ski sticks in her left hand, French flag in her right and a smile as wide as the margin between her and the rest of the field, Julia Simon cruised over the line during the final week of the Winter Olympics to claim gold for her country in the women's…

Radio France Internationale

Austrian mountaineer ‘endlessly sorry’ for girlfriend’s death but denies criminal wrongdoing

Thomas P gives evidence on first day of trial in case that could shape standards for mountain sports

The Guardian - UK

SI:AM | UConn and Vanderbilt Join Growing List of Week’s College Hoops Upsets

After six ranked teams were upset on Tuesday, two more went down on Wednesday.

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The Guardian - US

Avalanche risks remain high in California after deaths of skiers

Forecasters predict more snow in Sierra Nevada mountains as climate crisis increases threat of dangerous conditions

The Independent UK

Milan and Cortina are a few hours apart like New York and Lake Placid. Some see an Olympic blueprint

An idea of a New York City and Lake Placid Winter Olympics is gaining buzz after Milan and Cortina show that a two-site Games can work

The Independent UK

Biathlon’s military legacy lives on as Olympic athletes combine sport and service

The sport of biathlon, which combines cross-country skiing with

The Independent UK

Ski moms and instructors from elite academy among victims of Lake Tahoe avalanche, as rescuers battle to recover bodies

In another tragic twist, officials revealed that one of the people killed was married to a member of one of the rescue teams sent to search the area for survivors

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Winter Olympics briefing: Shiffrin’s sublime showing delivers release of emotion

After eight years of personal highs and lows, the American dominated the women’s slalom to put her greatness beyond question

The Independent UK

Skiers with roots in Lake Tahoe's alpine community among 8 killed in California avalanche

Authorities say the bodies of eight backcountry skiers have been found and one remains missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California

The Independent UK

Snow drought helped set the stage for deadly California avalanche, leading to unstable conditions

Experts say a weekslong “snow drought” in Norther California's Sierra Nevada helped set the stage for Tuesday's deadly avalanche, after several feet of new snow fell on an earlier layer that had hardened

The Guardian - US

Deadly avalanches not uncommon in California mountains where skiers died

Avalanches have caused deaths in Lake Tahoe area in six of past 10 years but latest slide is fourth deadliest in US history

The Independent UK

Deadliest avalanches in US history revealed after eight skiers found dead

Survivors of this week’s tragedy discovered three bodies as they waited to be rescued

The Guardian - US

Mikaela Shiffrin overcame grief, crashes and her own self-doubt to win slalom gold again

The greatest American skier of all time won her first Olympic medal in 2014. The 12 years in between have been marked by brutal ups and downs

The Times of India

Lake Tahoe avalanche: 8 skiers dead, one missing after massive slide near Castle Peak

Eight backcountry skiers have been confirmed dead, and one remains missing after a powerful avalanche swept through a guided expedition near Lake Tahoe in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, authorities said Wednesday.

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