We spoke with European IFMGA guides about what they really think of American skiers, plus their tips for having the best day ...

The mountains of Europe are my favorite region in the world! I've spent the last few years exploring Europe's mountains and I ...

For Vail Resorts’ multi-mountain pass, the Epic Pass, last week was big. Six additional Austrian resorts have been added to the Epic Pass coverage ahead of the 2025-2026 ski season, including Sölden, ...

Mountain Research and Development, Vol. 45, No. 2 (May 2025), pp. R27-R40 (14 pages) The European Alps are surrounded by highly urbanized areas located close to fragile mountain landscapes. The ...

But even today, German-speaking Europe is chock-full of resorts dedicated to the centuries-old art of resting—with over 350 dedicated spa towns in Deutschland alone, some dating back to Roman times.

Fellow climbers can do nothing but watch in horror as the man eventually comes to a halt in a pile of snow at the bottom. The dramatic fall took place during a dangerous ascent of Mount Rysy, Poland.

Mayrhofen in the Tyrolian Alps is one of six Austrian additions this season to the Epic Pass. Photo Credit: Vail Resorts With the large majority of the most prestigious ski resorts in the U.S. and ...

Many bird species have moved toward colder areas in the mountains of Europe as the climate has warmed over the past two decades. Sunny southern slopes attract birds to live at higher elevations than ...