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SkiGastein Conditions Report February 2026: Eastern Alps Snow Shortage Bites Hard
First-time visit to SkiGastein in Austria's Gastein Valley reveals the harsh reality facing eastern Alpine resorts this season. After a week of powder in the Dolomites, the contrast was brutal. Weeks without fresh snow and freeze-thaw cycles have left terrain icy and challenging. Despite extensive cat tracks and €70 for four hours, higher elevation runs on Schlossalm offered redemption. Overcast skies didn't help. The resort's doing what it can, but I'm not rushing back until conditions improve.
Melbourne Skier Dies in Niseko Backcountry Incident
A 27-year-old Melbourne man has died while skiing unpatrolled backcountry terrain in Niseko, Japan. Michael "Micky" Hurst fell behind his group of seven skiers and was found unconscious on Monday afternoon. He died from a suspected heart attack after being transported to hospital. The incident marks the second fatal accident involving an Australian skier in Japan within days, following the death of Queensland's Brooke Day in a chairlift accident at Hakuba Valley.
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.
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