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Russian Para Skiers End 12-Year Olympic Medal Drought

Voronchikhina and Bugaev win bronze medals for Russia at the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy

Russian Para Skiers Earn First Paralympic Medals Since 2014

Voronchikhina and Bugaev win bronze in downhill standing events, marking Russia's return to the Paralympics after years of sanctions.

Deadly Avalanche Strikes Backcountry Skiers in Sierra Nevada

At least 8 killed in one of the deadliest avalanche incidents in the U.S. in over 40 years

Lindsey Vonn Undergoes More Surgery After Olympic Crash

The 41-year-old Olympic champion remains hospitalized nearly two weeks after her terrifying downhill accident.

Olympian Eileen Gu responds to JD Vance's comments about her representing China

The five-time Olympic medalist was born in San Francisco but has competed for China since 2019.

Eileen Gu says she was assaulted at Stanford amid China decision backlash

The Olympic gold medalist linked the incidents to sustained criticism over her 2019 decision to compete for China instead of the U.S.

Big Bear Mountain Resort Celebrates Winter Games with Fresh Snow and Festivities

The Southern California resort is welcoming visitors with ideal snow conditions and Olympic watch parties.

Skier left dangling 65 feet above slopes in Big Bear Lake

Chairlift malfunction leaves skier suspended in midair for over an hour

Skier Dangles From Lift Chair at California Ski Resort

Roula De Miranda-Arce was saved by her sister and friend after slipping from her seat on the ski lift.

Skier Dangling from Chairlift Saved by Riders

Terrifying video shows California skier clinging to chairlift as fellow riders struggle to pull her to safety.

Truckee Teen Makes Olympic Debut in Freeski Halfpipe

Abby Winterberger, the youngest member of Team USA, competed but missed the cut for the final.

Eileen Gu, China's Olympic Freestyle Skiing Star, Defends Silver Medals

The 22-year-old athlete has faced backlash for competing for China instead of the US, but continues to shine on the slopes.

Skiers Rescue Buried Man at Palisades Tahoe

Two skiers jumped into action to save a man's life after finding him buried in deep snow at the California ski resort.

8 Killed in Deadly California Avalanche

Victims had deep ties to Lake Tahoe's alpine community

Search and Rescue Teams Respond to Injured Skier Out of Bounds at Heavenly

The skier was located about 650 vertical feet and one mile from the gondola base.

Mikaela Shiffrin highlights a medal-filled day for U.S. at Milan-Cortina Olympics

Shiffrin wins gold in women's slalom as U.S. also takes silver in cross-country team sprint and bronze in snowboard slopestyle

Eileen Gu, 2026 Winter Olympics Champion, Boasts Charismatic Career and Massive Wealth

The freestyle skier has amassed a net worth of over $23 million through endorsements, modeling, and her dominant Olympic performances.

Two Fatalities Reported at Northstar Resort in Lake Tahoe

Incidents occurred over a nine-day period on the mountain's advanced trails

Eileen Gu Aims for Final Olympic Gold in Milan

The Stanford student and freestyle skiing star competes in her last event of the 2026 Winter Games.

Eileen Gu alleges assault over decision to compete for China

The Olympic gold medalist says she was physically attacked at Stanford after choosing to represent China.

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