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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

The Independent UK

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

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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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - US

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

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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 Guardian - US

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.

The Times of India

California avalanche site where eight skiers died had been closed for a century before tragedy

Three of those who died were guides on the doomed trip

The Independent UK

Born to ski: Experts and fans say Norway owes Olympic dominance to tradition, depth and development

Norway’s dominance in cross-country skiing and other winter sports at the Milan Cortina Olympics comes down to depth, development and a winning culture built over decades

The Independent UK

Avalanches, 88 ski deaths and a train crash: Why Europe’s mountains are proving so dangerous this winter

IN FOCUS: Weather agencies across Europe have issued multiple severe avalanche alerts in 2026 as deaths continue to mount

The Independent UK

Climber faces manslaughter charge after leaving girlfriend on Austria’s tallest peak

Kerstin G froze to death on Großglockner when Thomas P descended mountain to fetch help

The Guardian - UK

Emily Harrop favourite to win gold for France after being eligible for Team GB

She has been crowned overall ski-mountaineering world champion for each of the last four years.

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The Winter Olympics are hurting main street in Livigno's duty-free mountain enclave

Organizers of the 2026 Winter Olympics are betting that the event will lure more tourists to northern Italy for years to come

The Guardian - US

Eight skiers dead after California avalanche, authorities say

One skier still missing and six others rescued after group engulfed in Sierra Nevada mountains during severe storm

The Guardian - US

Mikaela Shiffrin storms to stunning slalom gold to make Winter Olympic history

Mikaela Shiffrin has produced a stunning run in the women’s slalom to take her third Olympic gold and her first since 2018

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6 best snow boots to keep you warm and dry in the freezing weather

Heading off on a skiing holiday? Or just dodging the cold and rainy weather back home? I've got you covered.

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Terrifying moment huge avalanche cascades down mountain engulfing skiers in Italian Alps

The dramatic footage, filmed by a skier, shows snow and ice cascading down a steep slope near the resort town of Courmayeur

The Independent UK

Terrifying moment massive avalanche smothers crowd of fleeing skiers in Italian Alps

It is the latest in a series of avalanches to have struck the European Alps this winter

The Times of India

Lake Tahoe avalanche: Skiers ignored warnings? 10 missing after Castle Peak slide amidst severe winter storm in US

A massive avalanche near Lake Tahoe in US, on February 17, 2026, buried 10 backcountry skiers amid a severe winter storm. Six survivors were found alive but rescue efforts are hampered by whiteout conditions and high winds. This incident highlights a deadly winter season and the extreme risks of backcountry…

The Guardian - UK

Winter Olympics briefing: Italy’s blades of glory deliver a lights-out performance

Davide Ghiotto, Andrea Giovannini and Michele Malfatti thrashed the world record-holders, world champions and favourites

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An 87-Year-Old Grandpa Flew To The Olympics For His Grandson's Girlfriend, But It's The Knitwear That's Too Adorable

This is too cute.

The Independent UK

Olympic skiers Vonn and Shiffrin voice concerns over global warming amid glaciers crisis

Team USA skiers Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin are concerned by the impact that global warming is having on glaciers

The Times of India

Watch: Video shows massive avalanche racing toward group of skiers in Italy; 2 killed

Two off-piste skiers were killed and a third seriously injured when an avalanche struck a mountainside near Courmayeur on Sunday morning, Italy’s central Alpine Rescue service (CNSAS) said.

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