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Courchevel Hotel Fire Displaces 250 Guests as Firefighters Battle Blaze for 15+ Hours
A fire that started Tuesday evening at Hôtel des Grandes Alpes in Courchevel 1850 spread to neighbouring buildings, forcing evacuations of 250 guests and staff. More than 110 firefighters battled the blaze for over 15 hours, with operations complicated by the building's double roof structure.
Franzoni Claims Maiden Kitzbühel Downhill Win as Odermatt's Streif Drought Continues
Giovanni Franzoni delivered a career-defining performance to win the Kitzbühel downhill by seven hundredths of a second over Marco Odermatt, who remains winless on the sport's most famous course despite three runner-up finishes. The result caps a remarkable January breakthrough for the 24-year-old Italian.
Inferno Downhill Cancelled After Fatal Medical Incident at Mürren's 82nd Race
The 82nd International Inferno Races in Mürren was cancelled mid-race on 24 January 2026 following a fatal medical incident. A 69-year-old competitor collapsed near the finish line and died despite immediate resuscitation efforts. After more than eight decades without a fatality, the tragic event marks the first death in the race's history.
Israel and Syria Negotiate Joint Mount Hermon Ski Resort
In a surprising diplomatic development, Israel and Syria are negotiating plans for a jointly operated luxury ski resort on Mount Hermon. Backed by the Trump administration's Special Envoy to Syria, the proposal would see Druze communities from both sides of the border managing the facility. The talks mark the first time the two nations have engaged on civilian economic projects rather than purely security arrangements.
Helicopter Crash at Russian Ski Resort Kills Two After Striking Lift Cables
A Robinson R44 helicopter struck ski lift cables at Ashatly Park recreation centre in Russia's Perm region, killing two oil and gas industry executives. The incident raises questions about flight authorisation and safety protocols at ski resorts with helicopter operations.
Nederland Approves $120 Million Eldora Purchase in Rare Municipal Ski Resort Acquisition
The Town of Nederland has approved purchasing Eldora Mountain Resort for $120 million from POWDR, joining a small handful of U.S. municipalities operating ski areas. The deal raises questions about municipal risk exposure and whether revenue bonds backed solely by lift ticket sales can sustain a ski resort in an era of climate uncertainty.
Alpental Opens with New Edelweiss Triple Chairlift Completing Three-Year Lift Replacement Programme
The Summit at Snoqualmie's Alpental area opened for the 2025 season on January 7 with the debut of its new Edelweiss triple chair, replacing a 58-year-old Riblet double and completing a three-year lift modernisation. The upgrade promises more reliable upper mountain access for avalanche control, though whether it delivers on capacity claims remains to be seen.
Fatal Explosion at Crans-Montana Claims Multiple Lives on New Year's Morning
A fatal explosion at a bar in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana has killed multiple people and injured others in the early hours of New Year's Day. The cause of the blast at Le Constellation bar remains under investigation, with authorities yet to determine whether it was accidental or deliberate.
Zauchensee Replaces 40-Year-Old Schwarzwandbahn With Doppelmayr 10-Person Gondola
After four decades of service, Zauchensee's Schwarzwandbahn has been replaced with a modern Doppelmayr gondola system. The new lift triples capacity to 2,300 people per hour and opens mountain access to pedestrians for the first time, addressing what was likely a significant bottleneck in this Austrian resort.
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