It is the second fatal avalanche in as many days, after a mountain guide died on Friday morning, May 8, while climbing the north face of the Aiguille d'Olan, in the Écrins massif. According to initial information, the men triggered a windslab avalanche just 20 meters (66 feet) from the summit. The avalanche swept him around 400 meters (1,300 feet) down the mountain.
The best early accumulations should stay on the upper mountain, with dense snow where it is falling. The main wave is favored Wednesday into early Thursday, and that is where the model signal is most consistent for both timing and the western tilt of the snowfall.
Mont-Sainte-Anne has been a defining force in Eastern Canadian skiing, hosting the Canada Winter Games and multiple FIS World Cup races, drawing international visitors and students alike.
"While Mother Nature definitely kept us on our toes this year, our teams have worked some serious magic to keep the season going. This is a huge win for everyone who enjoys late-season skiing and wants to extend winter as long as possible."
Corinne Rey-Bellet had left her abusive husband and returned to her hometown, where she was celebrated as a two-time Olympian and five-time World Cup winner. On the evening of April 30, 2006, she agreed to meet her estranged husband, Gerold Stadler, with her mother and brother present for safety. The meeting turned deadly when Stadler shot Rey-Bellet, her mother, and her brother, leaving her two-year-old son, Kevin, orphaned.
The Grand Couloir features between around 2,067-2,297 feet of terrain with a vertical drop of 1,115 feet and an average gradient of around 55%. The steepest parts reach a gradient of up to 80-85%, making it one of the steepest lines in all of Les 3 Vallées.
"Leave it better than you found it is a really powerful mantra. It speaks not only to refuse pick up but just as a reminder to breathe deep, listen closely, stop time for just a moment and enjoy the surrounding."
Castlerock stands apart from most terrain east of the Mississippi by offering nothing easier than advanced or expert trails. There is no snowmaking, and grooming is virtually nonexistent.
Timberline is the clear winner for open terrain with around 7-9 inches, while Mt. Bachelor picks up 4-5 inches but remains closed. Most Washington resorts look too warm or too dry for meaningful new snow.
Ski Portillo continues to invest in its guest experience with ongoing renovations. Following the 2025 updates to the Octagon Lodge, Inca Lodge, and C Chalets, the resort is now upgrading its A and B Chalets.
Having the ability to ski all the way home after a day on the mountain is a rare and incredibly opportunity. Knowing you can ski right to your front or back door makes a ski trip all that much better.
The ongoing storm is expected to add 13-16 cm at Banff Sunshine and around 4-5 cm at Lake Louise by Friday morning, with the deepest moisture focused on Alberta.
