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Dramatic rescue: Skier pulled alive from deep snow in California

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Rescuers battle blizzard after 16 caught in California avalanche

Rescue crews on skis and snowcats battled blizzard conditions Tuesday as they searched for backcountry skiers caught in an avalanche in Northern California. Officials said 16 people were caught in the slide near Castle Peak in the Tahoe area. Six have been accounted for, while 10 remain missing.

Silk Road Adventures

Exploring Uzbekistan’s winter landscapes

In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Long known for its Silk Road heritage, Uzbekistan is now attracting travellers in winter with alpine skiing, mountain day trips and quiet nature retreats just beyond the capital.

Travel News

Hail an Uber Snowmobile from Cortina to Italy's Three Peaks

The service is available for one month during the Winter Olympics.

Modern Nomads

Kazakhstan is turning Tien Shan gorges into one ski circuit

In partnership with MDQ

Kazakhstan is linking ski runs across five routes and gorges in the Ile-Alatau range into a single, seamless network of pistes, lifts and trails.

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Travel News

New rail route links Azerbaijan’s second city Ganja with mountain reso

This marks the second regional train service that is not connected to Baku and operates outside the capital.

Climate

Europe's Winter Olympics host sites shrinking due to climate change

Chamonix and Oslo are among the sites considered risky for hosting future Games.

Andorra

Watch: Moment skier and dog caught in avalanche

Professional skier Ares Masip and her dog Cim were caught in an avalanche while skiing on Pic de l’Hortell in Andorra. Masip shared the footage on Instagram, saying the incident was a shock and a reminder that “risk zero simply doesn’t exist,” despite knowing the area well.

World News

Service door in Swiss bar fire was locked from the inside, owner says

The charges against the bar owner, Jacques Moretti, could be complicated if the public prosecutor concludes that he is partly to blame for the door being locked. Moretti says he does not know why the fire exit door was locked.

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Crans-Montana residents take part in silent march for fire victims

Fire crews and residents of Crans-Montana attend a silent march to pay tribute to the victims of the deadly fire in the Swiss ski resort.

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Firefighters pay tribute to victims of deadly Swiss ski resort fire

Firefighters who responded to the deadly bar fire in Crans-Montana were applauded as they visited a memorial to the victims.

Italy

At least six injured and 100 evacuated after Italy cable car crash

Dozens of people were left stranded after two cabins collided with the cable car's upper and lower stations near the village of Macugnaga in Piedmont.

Destinations

The niche ski spots with affordable stays and stunning slopes for 2026

Euronews Travel looks at some of the emerging European ski destinations offering high-quality terrain and a range of facilities, without breaking the bank.

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Record snowfall blankets Italy’s Prato Nevoso ski resort ahead of holidays

Italy’s Prato Nevoso ski resort recorded exceptionally heavy snowfall, creating challenging conditions for road access.

Travel News

Why skiing will be free this winter in a French Alpine resort

The struggling Saint-Colomban-des-Villards has taken the unprecedented decision to make skiing free this winter.

Travel News

Is travel to Japan still safe after the earthquake?

The ‘megaquake’ warning is the first since the category was introduced in 2022.

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Germany's Zugspitze summit cross returns for ski season

Germany’s restored Zugspitze summit cross returns to the peak, after a gold-leaf renovation and new measures to protect the landmark from visitor damage.