Even though the air was thin on the sharp shoulder of the monstrous Mont Blanc, the highest point in western Europe, I could breathe easier. Something about standing in the center of the Alps, with ...

2 dead after avalanche near site of Winter Olympics in Italian alpsTwo skiers have died in an avalanche that happened near the site of the Winter Olympics in the Italian alps on Saturday, local ...

We recently returned from an extended family ski trip to the Italian Alps. Having travelled with grandparents, an uncle, and a two-year-old toddler in tow, I’m here to tell you why you shouldn’t ...

The Valle d'Aosta region joins the lineup for the 2025/2026 season with stunning terrain, alpine charm, and world-class skiing. Ski and snowboard season is just around the corner, and Ikon Pass is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I attended two skiing and snowboarding events at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. Both events were held in Livigno, a ...

At least 13 people died in Italy’s mountains over the past week, including 10 in avalanches caused by an unstable snowpack. Rescuers said the deaths occurred on ungroomed backcountry terrain, not at ...

BORMIO, Italy -- Ski mountaineering is ready for its Olympic debut, starting with the men's and women's sprint events on Thursday. It does so in a mountain region rich with the sport's history. HOW IT ...