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France skiing death toll doubled due to weather and COVID rules
Thirty-nine people were killed in avalanches in France this winter, compared to an average of 20 annually over the past five decades.
Norwegian 'caught trying to dodge quarantine' by skiing over border
The 50-year old was hoping to evade quarantine rules in his country by crossing over mountains from Sweden but bad weather thwarted his plan, emergency services said.
A day in the life of a ski resort during COVID-19
French ski resorts make the best of it as lifts remain shut and visitor numbers remain low.
This amazing artwork was created by the ancient sport of snowshoeing
Amateur snowshoers in Finland got together to create a design dreamed up by an IT consultant.
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Snow lovers turn to new wintry pursuits as French lifts remain closed
Many resorts are seeing ticket sales for cross-country skiing jump by more than 30 per cent.
Kosovo's biggest ski resort is under strain from a lack of skiers
Brezovica Ski Resort is only seeing half its usual crowd.
Ski resorts reopen in Austria despite third national lockdown
More than 400 Austrian ski stations have been allowed to reopen just before the country entered another nationwide coronavirus lockdown. Earlier this year, tourists in the alpine party town of Ischgl spread COVID across Europe after the resort failed to lock down quickly enough.
French ski resorts protest plans to keep lifts closed over Christmas
The protest comes as the French government proposes "random border checks" to be put in place over the holiday season targeting people trying to get to foreign resorts.
Businesses in French Alps pin hopes on later part of winter season
It's nearly ski season again. But like most businesses in France, shops, restaurants and most places to stay on the mountains are currently shut due to the coronavirus pandemic. Business owners are nevertheless confident skiers will flock back to the Alps soon.
The Swiss are being urged to head to the slopes to save the ski season
After a disruptive end to tourism back in the spring, the Swiss are being urged to head to the slopes in their own back yard and save the ski season.
After a brief opening, skiing in Austria has snow plowed to a halt
In mountainous western Austria, skiing is not just part of the local culture, but the foundation of an industry worth billions as well as the source of livelihoods for hundreds of thousands. But a fresh surge of coronavirus infections has put paid to the season's fragile reopening.
Pink ice spotted in Alpine glacier fuels concerns over melting
Scientists are investigating the appearance of pink ice in an Alpine glacier in northern Italy – looking at the relationship between algae growing inside it and climate change.
6 french ski resorts with outstanding green credentials
These destinations allow you to enjoy the snow without worrying about your carbon footprint.
Six skiers rescued after avalanche in Switzerland
Six people were rescued after huge avalanche in Swiss ski resort area.
Snow joke: Austria ski resort reopens for the first time in May
A ski resort in Austria will reopen this weekend for the first time in May after unprecedented heavy snowfall.
What to do with rubbish? Danes have the answer: ski slopes
A new ski slope set above a waste-to-energy plant in Copenhagen is delighting Danish skiers and snowboarders.
Vonn takes bronze and is congratulated by Roger Federer
Vonn takes bronze and is congratulated by Roger Federer
How can you make a World Championship eco-friendly?
The first climate neutral FIS Alpine World Ski Championships is taking the lead on environmentally friendly sports events.
How to have a responsible ski experience?
The pollution of ski resorts and what you can do to avoid it.
Take a look around the Les Arcs Film Festival
The Les Arcs film festival has marked its 10th edition, with more than 120 films discoverable over several locations at the skiing resort in the French Alps
In this immersive story, you can take a tour of the festival and the Alpine city that hosts it.