Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Olympians and scientists explain how machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier

U.S. Olympic skiers and scientists explain the sharp differences between natural snow and machine-made snow, from the science ...
Smithsonian Magazine

The Tragedy of the Alps’ Disappearing Glaciers for Those Who Live, Visit and Ski There

Warming temperatures are wreaking havoc at elevation, upending the Winter Olympics and the tourism industry and imperiling ...

NASA images reveal Winter Olympics relying on artificial snow in the Alps

The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are moving ahead across the Italian Alps, where organisers are leaning heavily on ...

Avalanche winter 1951: Forest emerges as most-effective protection following disasters in Alps

In terms of area, forest is the most important means of avalanche protection. It is also the most cost-effective and is naturally renewable. This insight hit home after the winter of 1951, when over 1 ...

Avalanche derails train in Swiss Alps as snow risk remains high

An avalanche struck a train near Goppenstein, Switzerland, injuring five people as heavy snowfall triggers widespread deadly ...
Condé Nast Traveler

Eurostar's ‘Snow Train’ Through the French Alps is Back This Winter—Here's How to Book

The French alps are home to some of the best skiing in Europe—and the glitziest resorts. This winter, it's easier than ever for travelers to access the region's charming towns and scenic ...