
Kelsey O’Driscoll, a former Gore Mountain ski patroller, will debut at the 2026 Milano‑Cortina Paralympics after a dramatic comeback from a 2021 spinal‑cord injury and subsequent severe asthma. Within five years she earned a U.S. national‑team spot, captured U.S. titles, and won a World Cup super‑G in only her fourth start. Her rapid rise makes her a top medal contender in the standing downhill and super‑G events. O’Driscoll’s story highlights the synergy of community support, adaptive technology, and elite training.
Powder Mountain in Utah announced a $40 million multi‑year expansion that will bring lift service to its famed DMI (Don’t Mention It) zone. The new Skytrac fixed‑grip triple chair will open over 1,000 acres of steep, expert terrain, raising the resort’s lift‑served...

Sunshine Mountain Lodge in Banff National Park is offering a giveaway for a three‑night ski‑in, ski‑out stay plus lift tickets for two at the exclusive Sunshine Village resort. The lodge, reachable only by gondola, sits at 7,200 feet and provides direct...