Category: skiing

Gwyneth Paltrow Expected to Testify in Ski Collision Trial

PARK CITY, Utah—Gwyneth Paltrow and the man who broke four ribs after the two collided at a Utah ski resort seven years ago are both expected to testify Friday in a trial over his claims that the movie star’s recklessness caused his concussion and lasting physical injuries. Paltrow and Terry Sanderson, the retired optometrist suing…


Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Collision Trial Set for Family Testimony

PARK CITY, Utah—Two daughters of a retired optometrist suing Gwyneth Paltrow are expected to testify on Thursday about the lasting effects of their father and Paltrow’s 2016 ski collision as the trial takes on an increasingly personal note on the third day of proceedings. Attorneys are expected to call Polly Grasham and Shae Herath to…


LIVE NOW: Gwyneth Paltrow in Utah Court

Gwyneth Paltrow is back in Utah’s Third District Court on March 22, accused of violently crashing into a man while skiing in 2016. …


LIVE NOW: Gwyneth Paltrow Back in Court for Ski Collision Trial

Gwyneth Paltrow is back in Utah’s Third District Court on March 22, accused of violently crashing into a man while skiing in 2016. …


Vail’s Epic Pass Prices Increase, but Early Bird Deals Available for 2023-24

By John Meyer From The Denver Post Vail Resorts has announced early bird prices for next season’s Epic Passes, and passes are now on sale. The Epic Pass is priced at $909, and the Epic Local Pass which includes restrictions is $676. Both prices are 8 percent higher than what those passes cost when they…


Taking the Kids: To a Snow Resort When You Don’t or Can’t Ski

The kids and your significant other want to head to the slopes but you’re not thinking you’ll have much fun in the snow. Maybe like me, you can’t this year. (I’m rehabbing from knee surgery.) Maybe you just don’t like snow sports. It’s not necessary to sacrifice your vacation to please your family. No, I’m…


Glamping Meets Mountaineering at This Starlit New 12,500-Foot Destination Near Telluride

By John Meyer From The Denver Post Colorado’s newest overnight backcountry experience offers the pleasures that come with backcountry hut skiing in a spectacular setting, but without the burden of hauling a 40-pound pack crammed with food and a sleeping bag. Located in the spectacular San Juan Range, the Bridal Veil Backcountry Ski Camp began…


Shiffrin Sets Pace in World Championships Slalom

MERIBEL, France—Mikaela Shiffrin put herself in pole position to reclaim her slalom title at the world championships with a rock-solid run to lead after the first leg on Saturday. The American, who won Thursday’s giant slalom to claim a seventh world championship gold, made no mistakes as she clocked 52.54 seconds to top the time…


Bassino Edges Shiffrin as Italy Goes 2-for-2 at Ski Worlds

MERIBEL, France—Two days after Federica Brignone won the gold medal in the combined to open the skiing world championships, Italian teammate Marta Bassino added another in the super-G by edging Mikaela Shiffrin. And Sofia Goggia will be a favorite for yet another Italian victory in Saturday’s downhill, with Elena Curtoni a strong contender, too. Italy…


Outdoor Adventure Abounds in Mammoth Lakes

Tucked away in the middle of the Eastern Sierra is one of the most legendary playgrounds for outdoor enthusiasts: the town of Mammoth Lakes, home of Mammoth Mountain. With a summit of 11,053 feet, Mammoth Mountain is known for getting some of the best snow in California—and lots of it. This majestic mountain destination serves…