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Avalanches in Austria, Switzerland Kill Five

Avalanches in Austria and Switzerland have left five people dead, leading officials to warn on Saturday of the risks posed by particularly unstable snow cover. Three of those killed were visiting Austria's Alpine regions. "One winter sports enthusiast was killed in an avalanche in Kaltenbach on Saturday," a police spokesman…

Asharq Al-Awsat

1500 players to take part in Khelo India Winter Games in J&K: Thakur

JAMMU: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday said 1500 athletes from across the country will take part in the Khelo India Winter Games, scheduled to start in the famous ski resort of Gulmarg in North Kashmir from February 10.

The Times of India

Danielle Scott claims gold for Australia in FIS World Cup aerials at Deer Valley

Danielle Scott recorded her highest ever World Cup score in Deer Valley to record her second FIS World Cup victory of the season and move top of the overall standings.

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100 Degrees Below Zero? That’s What It Could Feel Like At Mount Washington This Weekend

New England will experience its coldest temperatures in years by the end of this week due to the polar vortex

Zenger

Presenter Jake Humphrey launches app which saves time for skiers

The SkiYodl app is a bible of everything you need to see, eat, drink and do while you’re in the mountains

Wales Online

Jakara Anthony, Matt Graham claim double FIS Moguls World Cup gold in Deer Valley

Olympic gold medallist Jakara Anthony continues her excellent form, while Matt Graham returns to the top step of the FIS World Cup podium for the first time in six years at Deer Valley.

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Snow turns Australian Alps into winter wonderland in the middle of summer

The BOM says some alpine locations are expected to experience maximum temperatures up to 15 degrees below the average for this time of year and won't begin to warm up until next week.

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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

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

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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:

The Independent UK

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

Wales Online

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

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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 Japan News/Yomiuri

Risks of backcountry skiing

Surge in accidents

Tribune News Service

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.

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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