Light and shadow are so close together. Yesterday I had a wonderful day of ski touring in the finest powder and good weather. Today, I struggled uphill in fog and wind and then downhill through the worst kind of slush.
Slowly rebuilding lost fitness and mobility. This morning was the first time out on mountaineering skis for 2026. Was blowing hard near the endpoint. Full on spring conditions on the descent.
2026 Winter Olympics Feature Debut of Ski Mountaineering Amidst Event Schedule
Ski mountaineering is new at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina. See results and learn about ongoing investigations into organizers.
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https://newsletter.tf/2026-winter-olympics-ski-mountaineering-debut-investigations/
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy features the new sport of ski mountaineering. This is the first time athletes will compete in this uphill and downhill skiing event at the Games.
#MilanoCortina2026, #SkiMountaineering, #WinterOlympics, #OlympicNews, #SportsInvestigaton
https://newsletter.tf/2026-winter-olympics-ski-mountaineering-debut-investigations/
Last week was probably the best week, so far, to go skitouring. More snow than in the previous weeks, and despite increasing avalanche risk still enough routes to chose from while still being defensive in the selection. Since last weekend, it seems to be almost impossible (high avalanche risk).