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Marion Chevrier's Quiet Rise to the Olympic Stage

Marion Chevrier: Built From the ClimbBy Press Release | Published On: February 19th, 2026Featured Image: Marion Chevrier. Provided by SHRED.'Yes, I’m still an outsider, but I’m fully convinced of my ability to fight at the front.' — Marion ChevrierSome athletes arrive early. Some arrive ready. Marion Chevrier built her way here. The French alpine skier represents France at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina — not as a prodigy fast-tracked through the spotlight, but as an athlete who climbed her way up season by season. Her path was not loud. It was deliberate. And now, she arrives as…

Feb 20th 2026

Eight Skiers Die in US Avalanche

Lake Tahoe Avalanche Tragedy: 8 Dead, 1 MissingSevere weather halts recovery efforts in Castle Peak areaRescue Update: Rescue teams in California’s Lake Tahoe region have confirmed the deaths of eight skiers following a massive avalanche on Tuesday around 11:30 local time. A search continues for one remaining skier, though the Nevada County Sheriff’s office has stated the individual is presumed dead.The Incident: A group of 15 people—comprising 11 recreational skiers and four guides from Blackbird Mountain guided tour—was struck by a D2.5 rated avalanche. The slide was described as 'football-field' sized, over half a mile long, and approximately 2 meters…

Feb 19th 2026

The New PlanetSKI Snow Report

17th February 2026 The latest PlanetSKI snow reportThe latest PlanetSKI snow report covers the current heavy snow in the Alps and we hear from the Canadian Rockies. Shortly we’ll have a report from Georgia.NEW Tuesday 17th FebruaryToday we start a new rolling weekly snow report as our reporters around the mountains of the world keep us up-to-date. Our last PlanetSKI Snow Report ran from Tuesday 10th February through to Monday 16th February, and gives some context as current conditions are always shaped by what has preceded. Do check it out if you want a look-back at the huge snow storms…

Feb 17th 2026

Avalanche Deaths in The Alps

16th February 2026The skiers were caught in Courmayeur in the Aosta Valley in Italy. A third person is in a critical condition.NEW The latest to die in what is becoming one of the worst winters in recent times with more than 70 fatalities so far across the Alps. The annual average of deaths in the Alps is around 100, and it is now around half way through the season.The latest incident occurred on Sunday at 11am in the Val Veny area of Courmayeur. It is reported they were skiing off piste in the Vesses couloir. One was pronounced dead at…

Feb 16th 2026

IKON Pass Adventures Tracked with Slopes App

All Your IKON Pass Adventures, Now Tracked With SlopesBy Press ReleasePublished On: February 12th, 2026Download the Ikon Pass App to Track Your Stats and MoreThis winter the Ikon Pass community was brought together under one newly upgraded Ikon Pass mobile app that makes it easy to track, plan and enjoy your time across 70+ global destinations. Now, Ikon Pass has partnered with award-winning Health & Fitness app, Slopes, to offer Ikon Pass holders centralized tracking and deeper insights into their days on the mountain across all Ikon Pass destinations.Track Stats in Ikon Pass App, See Them in SlopesOnce accounts are…

Feb 13th 2026

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