The whole mountain rumbles when an avalanche rolls off it. The swirling, whirling mass approaches like a steam train, picking up thousands of tons of matter on its descent, throwing clouds of snow into the air,

Carve: A crisp turn referring to the technique used in Alpine ski racing. When carving, a skier turns their skis onto their edges, a metal strip fixed along the bottom of the ski, which can cut through ice or snow and allow skiers to perform precise turns necessary for a fast run on a race course.

In the wake of the avalanche near Castle Peak in the Tahoe region, the phrase "storm skiing" has surfaced in connection with guided backcountry trips.

Ski culture has become bigger than the recreational sport itself, as documented in a photography book by a lifelong skier and apparel designer.

The biggest names in Alpine skiing are set to hit the slopes at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn and Ryan Cochran-Siegle are so

Since the avalanche, California local officials have questioned the company's decision to allow guides and skiers to proceed with a backcountry tour.

“They’re cheering for their favorite athletes,” one viewer said. Another added: “Translation...Go for the gold!”

The women's freestyle skiing Olympic halfpipe qualifier on Thursday was overshadowed by a rough crash suffered by Canada's 2018 gold medallist Cassie Sharpe. Sharpe took a fall right near the end of her second run and,