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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Climate: Symbol of Glacier Melting, the Last Ski Slope of Its Kind Closed at the Summit of Germany

The last glacier skiing slope in Germany has permanently closed due to the irreversible melting of the Schneeferner glacier, marking a significant impact of climate change on winter sports in the region.

Mar 20 • 19:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Switzerland: The fall of a cable car in a ski resort results in one death

A cable car accident in Engelberg-Titlis ski resort, Switzerland, led to the death of one passenger after the cabin detached from its cable and rolled down a snowy slope.

Mar 18 • 15:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Dramatic gondola accident in the Alps

A gondola accident occurred in Engelberg, Switzerland, with at least one reported injury, as the cabin fell down the mountain slope amid strong winds.

Mar 18 • 12:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The man who died in Jämsä Himoks was skiing with friends – Tukes investigating the conditions of the accident slope

The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a skier at Himos ski resort in Jämsä, where safety conditions are under scrutiny.

Mar 16 • 13:15 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

In Bürserberg: Men Ride Inflatable Boat Down Ski Slope - Four Injured

Five young men rode an inflatable boat down a ski slope in Bürserberg, Austria, resulting in injuries to four of them, with one in critical condition.

Mar 15 • 15:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

KSML: A man from Estonia died on the slope - this is what is now known about the Himos tragedy

A 50-year-old Estonian man died at the Himos ski resort after falling into a rocky area, with police investigating the incident as a tragic accident rather than a crime.

Mar 15 • 11:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Meseta Ski Station: the dry ski slope in Valladolid that only slid tragedies, debts, and complaints

The Meseta Ski Station in Valladolid, initially heralded as a revolutionary dry ski slope, has instead been marred by financial difficulties and unfulfilled promises.

Mar 14 • 12:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Middle-aged man dies on ski slope - Himoks managing director speaks out

A middle-aged man died on a ski slope at Himoks ski resort in Jämsä, Finland, prompting comments from the resort's managing director concerning the conditions at the time of the accident.

Mar 14 • 09:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Paraglider makes emergency landing on packed ski slope after spending hours in the air

A paraglider made an emergency landing on a crowded ski slope in South Korea after flying for nearly two hours, but no injuries were reported despite the landing in a busy area.

Mar 12 • 17:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Tragic Collision of Skiers in Harrachov: The Slope Was Full of People, But No Witness Came Forward

A tragic collision on a ski slope in Harrachov, Czechia, left authorities seeking witnesses after the incident occurred during a busy day with many visitors present.

Mar 5 • 09:50 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Recreational properties: Alpine living

Canada's winter recreational property market has seen a resurgence, with an increase in interest in slope-side chalets and mountain retreats, reflected in rising home prices.

Feb 26 • 13:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ski slope full of people, but no one spoke up. Police are looking for witnesses to the tragic collision of skiers in Harrachov

Police in Harrachov are seeking witnesses to a tragic skiing accident that occurred on a crowded slope.

Feb 24 • 10:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Man dead in ski slope in Åre

A man in his fifties died on a ski slope in Åre, Sweden, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

Feb 22 • 23:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Close to tragedy: a volunteer struck an Olympic athlete descending from the hill with a snow blower

During a ski jumping event, an Olympic athlete narrowly avoided injury when a volunteer inadvertently left a snow blower on the slope, resulting in a collision that occurred at high speed.

Feb 20 • 08:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Alpine Skiing at the Olympics: The Divided Ski Competitions Are a Stain on These Games

The article critiques the choice of the Stelvio slope in Bormio for Olympic skiing events, deeming it inadequate for slalom competitions.

Feb 16 • 12:15 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Rassmus has built his own ski slope – at home on his property outside Nyköping

Rassmus Hagberg has created a personal ski slope at his farm in Råby, Sweden, after years of traveling to northern ski areas.

Feb 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

New information about the skiing accident that led to a death in Ounasvaara: the child skied on a groomed slope

New evidence reveals that the 11-year-old girl who died in a skiing accident at the Ounasvaara ski resort was skiing on a groomed slope, contrary to previous reports.

Feb 6 • 11:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Jenner in Berchtesgaden: Ski Mountain Without a Slope

The article describes the experience of riding the modern cable car from the foggy Schönau to the sunny terrace of Jenner in Berchtesgaden, emphasizing the surprising warmth upon arrival.

Feb 5 • 12:29 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Snow has arrived on the Stelvio and the blue jets fly

The Stelvio ski slope prepares for the upcoming Olympic Games, with recent snowfall and prayers for successful completion of infrastructure projects.

Feb 5 • 06:44 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Indignation in Chamonix: a skier films a car driving at high speed on a blue slope

A skier recorded a car speeding on a slope designated for ski touring in Chamonix, causing public outrage.

Jan 14 • 11:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK's longest indoor ski slope and leisure resort set to 'change whole town'

Councillors have approved plans for the UK's longest indoor ski slope and a leisure resort in Merthyr Tydfil, which will include a water park and hotel accommodations.

Jan 12 • 11:51 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Skiers will find natural snow in Martinice. The manually maintained slope is cared for by volunteer firefighters

In Martinice, volunteer firefighters are maintaining a ski slope that offers natural snow for skiers.

Jan 10 • 08:55 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Sports

Operators open more parts of the ski slopes, snow groomers will also prepare the cross-country trails for the weekend

Ski slope operators are expanding their offerings by opening additional sections and preparing cross-country skiing routes for the upcoming weekend.

Jan 9 • 18:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Thieves in the Ski Area: At Night on the Slope

The article discusses the challenges and accidents faced by inexperienced skiers on overcrowded slopes during the recent Christmas holidays, along with reports of theft in the ski areas.

Jan 9 • 11:21 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Sports

Ski Slope for 2 Days. In a Small Resort, the Slope is Prepared by Walking, It Is Open a Few Days a Year

A small resort prepares its ski slope manually for a limited number of operational days each year.

Jan 7 • 16:33 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

VIDEO Senj Residents Enjoy Snowy Delights, Skiing Down the Streets

Residents of Senj experienced unusual snowfall, turning their streets into a ski slope, much to their delight.

Jan 7 • 14:46 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Sports

Fun for enthusiasts and fools. The ski slope in Křešín is managed by a physical education unit

The ski slope in Křešín, Pelhřimov, is under the care of a local physical education unit, catering to both enthusiasts and adventurers.

Jan 5 • 05:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

In Tyrol: 22-Year-Old Dies While Skiing

A 22-year-old man from Gelsenkirchen tragically died while skiing in the Hochzillertal ski area in Tyrol, Austria, after losing control and going over the edge of the slope.

Jan 4 • 15:55 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Sports

Ski Area in Mariánské Lázně Begins Skiing Season; Krakonoška Slope Currently Open

The ski area in Mariánské Lázně has officially started its skiing season with the Krakonoška slope now open for visitors.

Jan 3 • 18:24 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

How to Stop Safely on a Ski Slope and What to Watch Out for in Technique: An Expert Answers Questions About Skiing

Michaela Kratochvílová, a ski instructor and editor of the Czech magazine SNOW, discusses essential skiing techniques and safety tips for both beginners and experienced skiers.

Jan 3 • 06:56 UTC

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