This Paralympic Snowboarder Sees Her Adversity as the Greatest Opportunity to Inspire - WATCH
Amy Purdy, a Paralympic medalist in snowboarding overcame crushing odds to create a life even more meaningful than before she lost her legs.
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Dramatic Moment Skier Rescued a Snowboarder Who Was Buried Head First in Snow and Running Out of Air (Watch)
A hero skier saved the life of a snowboarder completely buried head-first in a massive snow drift. Francis Zuber was maneuvering around the tops of trees in deep powder on Mt. Baker, in northwestern Washington state, probably without any indication he might end up in the right place at the right time to be a […]
Miracle Rescue as Missing Skier Buried by Avalanche with Only One Arm Showing Flags Down Helicopter (WATCH)
The incredible moment a missing backcountry skier buried under snow was able to wave down a rescue chopper with his one arm sticking out.
Over 50s Say They've Become More Daring -Trying Skiing, Skydiving, Marathons, and Even Getting a Tattoo
Seniors are more daring with their hobbies and interests-adding marathons, hang-gliding-and even getting a tattoo-to their bucket list.
Stranded in Snow He Uses His iPhone 14 Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature to Lead First Responders Right to Him
The iPhone 14 and related OS have two important safety features to consider this winter, the Crash Detection and Emergency SOS calls.
All 10 People Feared Missing in Alpine Avalanche Found Alive After Scary Viral Video-WATCH
A Christmas Day avalanche in a remote mountain skiing area was caught on film taking 10 people away, though all were remarkable unharmed.
Off-Duty EMT Rescuer Spends Day Keeping Skier Alive After Avalanche
A lucky skier burried by an avalanche was rescued by a passing EMT on his own ski trip who called search and rescue.
All His Training Pays Off: Slackliner Wins Carnegie Medal for Ski Lift Rescue Over Cables
Slacklining is a fun activity similar to tightrope walking in which people practice balance, but this time it was used to save a life.
Two Snowboarders Save the Lives of Skiers After Nearly Losing Their Own in Palisades Avalanche
Once their heads were above the snow, they realized two skiers were buried mere feet from them, and that they had to be the first responders.
Bumper Snowfall to Start Early Ski Season in Europe: 'One of the best starts I can remember'
Big resorts in France, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria have all moved the opening date of the season up at least a week to November 18th.
New Power Plant Turns Waste into Energy-and Doubles as a Ski Slope and Climbing Wall
This innovative Copenhill power plant turns trash into energy, and doubles as a ski slope and climbing wall that is open to the public in Denmark.
A Swiss Resort is Swaddling the Mountain in Blankets to Stave Off Glacier Melt in the Summer
Swiss glaciers get covered in cozy fleece blankets to keep them cold during wintertime, preventing melting of snow and ice at ski resorts.
Watch Breathtaking Alpine Ski Run Through Forest, Ice Cave, and Rooftops By Extreme Free-Skier
Red Bull recently financed a video project of master skier Markus Eder shredding down peaks, through caves and forests, and even a castle.
Watch Avalanche Airbag Save Snowboarder's Life
This snowboarder was totally helpless to escape the crumbling snow around him – but thanks to a safety device on his back, he emerged unharmed.
Tightrope Walker Scales Ski Wire to Rescue Dangling Man
This unidentified skier was essentially dangling by his neck when Mickey Wilson shimmied down the ski lift wire and cut him loose.
Strangers Undertake Search and Rescue Mission to Find a Boy's Lost Ski, 3 Months Later
After a boy saved all his money to buy new skis, he lost one in the powder-but the kindness of strangers restored the pair (and our faith in people).
Teen Paralyzed in Freak Accident 13 Years Ago is Now Competing in Pyeongchang
Andrew Kurka was a 13-year-old wrestling champion when he was paralyzed in a freak ATV-related accident. Instead of giving up, however, he is now competing in South Korea.
U.S. Ski Industry is Uniting Behind a List of Climate Change Actions to Save the Slopes
This is the first major collaboration between outdoor recreational groups to stop climate change and save American ski slopes.
Homeless Man Wants to Buy Skis And Hit the Slopes After Winning Big
After six years of living on the streets a homeless man's half-million dollar lottery win will let him return to the ski slopes.
38 Year-old First to Ski Down Mt. Everest Without Stopping
Davo Karnicar, of Slovenia, became the first person ever to make an uninterrupted ski descent from the top of the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest (29,035 ft).
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