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11 Steamboat Springs Athletes Headed to Rocky/Central U16 Ski Championships

Local skiers earned spots after strong performances at the qualifying event in Vail.

Lindsey Vonn Undergoes Extensive Surgery After Olympic Crash

The decorated skier posts graphic images and details of her latest injury recovery process.

Snowboarder Sues Vail Resorts-Owned Store After Eye Pops Out in Crash

California man files lawsuit over defective Oakley goggles and Salomon helmet that allegedly caused permanent vision loss.

Skimo, the Newest Olympic Sport, Debuts at Milan Cortina Games

A lung-burning blend of uphill efficiency and downhill skiing, ski mountaineering is headed to the global stage.

National Brotherhood of Snowsports Returns to Keystone

Annual gathering of Black skiers and snowboarders to take place over a week in late February.

Vail Winter Uphill sees record turnout

Western Colorado University runner and Pikes Peak Ascent legend win top prizes

Lindsey Vonn Reveals Amputation Scare After Crash

Legendary skier says surgery saved her leg after terrifying Olympic downhill accident.

Lindsey Vonn Narrowly Avoids Leg Amputation After Olympic Crash

The American skiing legend details her harrowing recovery following a severe injury at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

Colorado Olympians Shine at Upcoming Snow League Competition

Snowboarders Chase Blackwell, Jake Pates and Alessandro Barbieri represent Colorado pride at the Snow League event in Aspen.

Eileen Gu Discloses Seizures and Mental Health Crisis Behind 2026 Olympic Medals

Chinese freestyle skier opens up about post-Beijing struggles, including a 2025 concussion with seizures, before winning two silvers and halfpipe gold at Milano Cortina

Lindsey Vonn Reveals Leg Nearly Amputated After Crash

American skier says timely surgery saved her left leg from amputation following a frightening crash at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Mikaela Shiffrin wins Olympic slalom title 12 years after first gold medal

Vail, Colorado native skier claims third career Olympic gold medal

Portions of Sun Down Bowl Now Open on Vail Mountain

Chairs 5 and 17 open for the 2025-26 ski season after a late start.

Aspen book wins prestigious Skade award

Aspen Journey Past to Present recognized for excellence in regional ski history

Mikaela Shiffrin Wins Slalom Gold at Olympics

The winningest alpine skier ever delivers a gold medal masterpiece under extraordinary pressure.

Mikaela Shiffrin's Parents Shaped Her Skiing Journey

From father Jeff's legacy to mother Eileen's unwavering support, the Shiffrin family has been central to the champion skier's success.

American Alex Ferreira wins first Olympic gold in freeski halfpipe

Ferreira, 31, finally captures the gold medal after taking silver in 2018 and bronze in 2022

Mikaela Shiffrin breaks eight-year Olympic medal drought with giant slalom gold

The American skiing star relied on self-talk and mantras instilled by her mother to end her long wait for another Olympic title.

Grandchildren of Renowned Author John Irving Compete at Winter Olympics

Birk and Svea Irving, grandchildren of John Irving, represent the U.S. in freeski halfpipe events at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina.

Lindsey Vonn Undergoes Fourth Surgery for Broken Leg, Plans Return to U.S.

The 41-year-old Olympic veteran says "the ride was worth the fall" after brutal crash at Winter Olympics in Italy.

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