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fromSnowBrains
1 week ago
Snowboarding

11 Ski Runs for the Fearless: The World's Greatest Black Fall Line Runs

Straight fall-line black runs are engineered to be safer, but a few steep runs go directly downhill without escape routes for maximum risk.
fromUnofficial Networks
1 week ago
Snowboarding

The Truth Behind Switzerland's Most Famous Luxury Ski Resort

St. Moritz offers world-class hospitality and scenery with standout dining and lifts, but ski terrain size and snow volume lag behind top Alps resorts.
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fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

Tignes, France, Report: Packed Powder, No Crowds, and 8PM Sunsets-Tignes Might Be the Alps' Best-Kept Late-Season Secret - SnowBrains

Both days delivered clear skies and cold temperatures, with hardly a cloud overhead and almost no wind. Despite the strong alpine sun, temperatures remained below freezing, keeping the snow in excellent shape across the mountain.
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fromUnofficial Networks
4 months ago

5 Wildest Ski Tunnels In The World

Sölden, Austria (Rettenbach to Tiefenbach Glacier) Around 550 feet long with a 32 foot drop, this tunnel was built in 2000. It connects two glaciers, emerging on the sunny side for better morning light and enjoyable turns. Alpes d'Huez, France ("Le Tunnel" descent) Part of a challenging black run with a nearly 650-foot tunnel featuring a light show. Narrow, moguled, and technically difficult sections, suitable only for experienced skiers.
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fromTravel + Leisure
6 months ago

This Alpine Ski Town Is Italy's 'Little Tibet'-and It Will Host Snowboarding and Freestyle Events in the 2026 Olympics

Livigno is an authentic high‑altitude Italian ski town renowned for freestyle skiing and snowboarding, hosting 2026 Olympic freestyle competitions amid traditional mountain charm.
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