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Crumbling rocks, wetter avalanches: Why life-and-death rescues are changing in a warming world

BBC

Crumbling rocks, wetter avalanches: Why life-and-death rescues are changing in a warming world Italian Mountain and Cave Rescue Service, Gianluca Vanzetta Mountain rescue specialists practice a rescue mission in Trentino, Italy Skiers, climbers, cyclists and even mushroom-pickers face surprising new risks in the mountains – and so do those who rescue them. "Some of the most complex rescues are those …

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China's winter economy heating up rapidly

China Daily

Skiers enjoy time at Beidahu Ski Resort, Jilin province, on Nov 23. From expanding ski resorts to increasing visits by skiers, the rise of snow tourism is creating fresh opportunities for regions across the country as winter takes hold, amid strong support from government policies and infrastructure development. Zhao Yin, a 28-year-old marketing professional from Shanghai, and her friends visited …

China Ski Snow

3 weeks ago

Directing the board

China Daily

China's Yang Wenlong competes in the men's snowboard Big Air during the FIS Snowboard & Freeski Big Air World Cup Shougang at the Beijing Shougang Industrial Park on Sunday. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY On a dramatic night that delivered some never-before-seen tricks, record-extending runs and major upsets, Chinese snowboarder Yang Wenlong made sure he didn't go unnoticed at the Big Air …

World Cup Olympic Beijing Yang Big Air

3 weeks ago

Directing the board

China Daily

China's Yang Wenlong competes in the men's snowboard Big Air during the FIS Snowboard & Freeski Big Air World Cup Shougang at the Beijing Shougang Industrial Park on Sunday. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY On a dramatic night that delivered some never-before-seen tricks, record-extending runs and major upsets, Chinese snowboarder Yang Wenlong made sure he didn't go unnoticed at the Big Air …

World Cup Olympic Beijing Yang Big Air

3 weeks ago

Directing the board

China Daily

China's Yang Wenlong competes in the men's snowboard Big Air during the FIS Snowboard & Freeski Big Air World Cup Shougang at the Beijing Shougang Industrial Park on Sunday. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY On a dramatic night that delivered some never-before-seen tricks, record-extending runs and major upsets, Chinese snowboarder Yang Wenlong made sure he didn't go unnoticed at the Big Air …

World Cup Olympic Beijing Yang Cup Big Air

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ogiwara, Brookes triumph at FIS Snowboard Big Air World Cup in Beijing

China Daily

Mia Brookes of Britain competes during the women's snowboard final at the 2024-2025 FIS Snowboard & Freeski Big Air World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Dec 1, 2024. BEIJING -- Teenage skiers Hiroto Ogiwara of Japan and Britain's Mia Brookes claimed the men's and women's snowboard big air titles respectively at the FIS World Cup in Beijing on …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Why I am still riding horses at five months pregnant

The Telegraph

Sport has been my religion for 30 years, in both a professional and personal capacity. As well as riding horses competitively, having previously been an elite three-day eventer, I have worked as a sports journalist and said yes to every opportunity to report anywhere in the world. My retribution for such complacency came in the form of eight weeks of …

Came Riding Horses Taking Risks Months Pregnant

1 month ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. Nine international events, covering seven ice and snow disciplines, are scheduled over the next four months, keeping the legacy of Beijing 2022 alive almost three years on from the Winter …

World World Cup Olympic Beijing

1 month ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. Nine international events, covering seven ice and snow disciplines, are scheduled over the next four months, keeping the legacy of Beijing 2022 alive almost three years on from the Winter …

World World Cup Olympic Beijing

1 month ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. Nine international events, covering seven ice and snow disciplines, are scheduled over the next four months, keeping the legacy of Beijing 2022 alive almost three years on from the Winter …

World World Cup Olympic Beijing

1 month ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. "Beijing's rich legacy in facilities and organizational expertise from the 2022 Winter Olympics has made the city more than competent to continue playing host to these international events," said Ge …

China Winter Olympics Beijing

1 month ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. CHINA DAILY A week later, the action will find its way to Beijing's downtown venues with two highly anticipated events — a speed skating World Cup and a free ski …

World World Cup Olympic Beijing Cup Shougang

1 month ago

Beijing all set for winter thrills

China Daily

A series of international winter sports events will, again, bring Beijing's Olympic venues to life with sledders, skaters, skiers and snowboarders vying for World Cup titles and Olympic ranking points. Nine international events, covering seven ice and snow disciplines, are scheduled over the next four months, keeping the legacy of Beijing 2022 alive almost three years on from the Winter …

World World Cup Olympic Beijing

1 month ago

Chinese skiers set to conquer world stage

China Daily

Tibetan skier Yuzhen Lamu at the award ceremony for the women's sprint ski mountaineering race on Jan 30 during the National Winter Games. WANG KAIYAN/XINHUA Born and raised at the foot of snowcapped mountains in the remote Xizang autonomous region, the natural bond Cidan Yuzhen has with the rugged terrain has helped take her to the peak of her sport …

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1 month ago

Chinese skiers set to conquer world stage

China Daily

Chinese ski mountaineer Cidan Yuzhen of the Tibetan ethnic group climbs during the women's U18 individual race at the ISMF Youth World Cup's Italy leg on Feb 11, 2023. According to ISMF rules, the two top individual finishers and teams in the men's and women's sprint and the mixed relay events at the 2025 worlds, scheduled from March 2 to …

World Chinese

1 month ago

Six injured after cable car crashes at popular ski resort

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least eight people have been injured, two seriously, in a cable car accident at the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Chongli ski resorts open for new season

China Daily

Ski enthusiasts are starting to head to Chongli district in Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, as ski resorts have begun opening, offering ideal settings for skiers to indulge in their long-held passion. "I've been waiting here for the resorts to open because I'm very excited to start skiing in the new snow season," said Li Fushan, an avid skier from Zhejiang province. …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Chongli ski resorts open for new season

China Daily

Ski enthusiasts are starting to head to Chongli district in Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, as ski resorts have begun opening, offering ideal settings for skiers to indulge in their long-held passion. "I've been waiting here for the resorts to open because I'm very excited to start skiing in the new snow season," said Li Fushan, an avid skier from Zhejiang province. …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Chongli ski resorts open for new season

China Daily

Ski enthusiasts are starting to head to Chongli district in Zhangjiakou, Hebei province, as ski resorts have begun opening, offering ideal settings for skiers to indulge in their long-held passion. "I've been waiting here for the resorts to open because I'm very excited to start skiing in the new snow season," said Li Fushan, an avid skier from Zhejiang province. …

Ski Beijing Open Liu Snow Resort Ski Resorts

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Best luxury ski resorts in the world for 2024

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Whistler, Canada open image in gallery North America’s largest ski resort oozes prestige Canada’s Whistler, North America’s largest ski resort …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

How to have a ‘grown-up’ ski season in your 40s

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Reps will look after the less advanced skiers on the slopes My chances of ever going …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Five Ski Destinations That Are Cheaper than Classics—and Just as Posh

Bloomberg

Good news for skiers: La Niña is promising massive snowfall in the Americas and colder temperatures in Europe this season, a relief after last year’s paltry powder. But you can get the best of all worlds—epic terrain, solid deals, private stashes of pow—by choosing these alternatives hidden right around the corner from some of the world’s most famous destinations. Courchevel …

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Best ski clothing brands for hitting the slopes in style

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. From Picture Organic Clothing – a brand known for its sustainable, on-trend gear …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Bridge fire swept through Mountain High, but famed ski resort largely survived

LA Times

A firefighter uses hand tools to try and stop the Bridge fire from advancing toward homes in Wrightwood, Calif., on Tuesday. As the Bridge fire swept through mountain communities Tuesday night, Mountain High’s webcam showed a dramatic scene: Flames cutting through ski lifts at the well-known ski resort. “Fire raced through the area yesterday, but all the main lifts and …

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Crumbling rocks, wetter avalanches: Why life-and-death rescues are changing in a warming world

China's winter economy heating up rapidly

Directing the board

Directing the board

Directing the board

Ogiwara, Brookes triumph at FIS Snowboard Big Air World Cup in Beijing

Why I am still riding horses at five months pregnant

Beijing all set for winter thrills

Beijing all set for winter thrills

Beijing all set for winter thrills

Beijing all set for winter thrills

Beijing all set for winter thrills

Beijing all set for winter thrills

Chinese skiers set to conquer world stage

Chinese skiers set to conquer world stage

Six injured after cable car crashes at popular ski resort

Chongli ski resorts open for new season

Chongli ski resorts open for new season

Chongli ski resorts open for new season

Best luxury ski resorts in the world for 2024

How to have a ‘grown-up’ ski season in your 40s

Five Ski Destinations That Are Cheaper than Classics—and Just as Posh

Best ski clothing brands for hitting the slopes in style

Bridge fire swept through Mountain High, but famed ski resort largely survived