Skiing

Skiing

He turned and knelt in the cabin, examining the fire through the windows. From here, he could tell how hot it might be, how fast it was ripping through the spindly trees. He scanned the forest for where to land. The crew decided on a spot a quarter mile from the fire with shorter trees that wouldn't hang up the parachutes. It was farther than they would have liked-the crew usually landed right on the edge of the fire-but it would have to do.

At 5:26 am local time on August 10, 2025, a massive wedge of rock with a volume of at least 63.5 million cubic meters detached from a mountain above Alaska's Tracy Arm fjord. The falling rock plummeted into the deep waters at the terminus of the South Sawyer Glacier and caused an initial 100-meter-high breaking wave that tore across the fjord at speeds exceeding 70 meters a second. When this wave hit the opposite shoreline, it surged up the steep rocks to a height of 481 meters above sea level.

As the last strip of pink on the horizon fades to indigo on the Maniototo Plain in Otago, every word I speak arrives in a puff of condensation. Six hundred metres above sea level, in winter the temperature here can drop to -15C. Spring isn't much warmer. But the chill is worth it. Standing in the dark in what feels like the middle of nowhere, I've come to a paddock not far from the historic mining town of Naseby to stargaze.

Granada Hills swept the boys' and girls' City Section swimming championships Friday, with the girls scoring 458 points and boys posting 512 points in dominant performances. The pool dynasty continues at Granada Hills. The venue was different, but the result was the same as the Highlanders swept the boys' and girls' titles Friday in the City Section swim championships at East Los Angeles College. It was the girls' fourth title in a row (two short of the school-record six straight they won from 1995-2000) and their 10th overall. They finished with 458 points, comfortably ahead of runner-up Cleveland (226) and third-place Palisades (222).

For about $200 a night, the barrel had a living space, a king-sized bed, and a ton of storage hacks. My barrel came with access to a garden with luxury perks like wood-fired saunas and hot tubs. I love the outdoors, but I also love being comfy. That's why glamping is one of my favorite ways to travel.

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The tsunami reached 481 metres in height; by comparison the Eiffel Tower is 330 metres. This historic event highlights the growing risk from landslides and tsunamis in coastal environments.

The Bernina Express winds through striking Alpine scenery before descending into warm, sunlit Mediterranean landscapes, revealing a stunning panorama that feels almost cinematic.

The hiker fell in a fixed-rope section of the trail; fixed ropes are anchors used to assist hikers in navigating climbing routes.

"This used to be the poorest part of the lake—all of the villas were on the other side. But here, it's more authentic. In this part, every village has a church in the middle, and some houses are still made of stone. This is how it was in the past."

Glen Eden's 159 acres of pools, palms, pickleball courts, and RV hookups fall midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, walled in by a ridge of bony hills to the west and a strategically placed berm to the east.

Zion National Park, the first national park in Utah, captivates visitors with its steep red cliffs, slot canyons, and stunning waterfalls, making it a must-see destination.

"It's so great to be recognized for the reasons skiers keep coming back to Banff National Park. Across Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise Ski Resort, and Mt. Norquay, SkiBig3 delivers real winter-deep natural snow, high-alpine terrain, and room to move-set in a protected place where the mountains still shape the experience."

"Everything was normal, just a typical day. Just out of the blue he said, 'My back hurts, it hurts between my shoulders.'"

Breckenridge will host its first-ever Wildflower Week from July 2 to July 12, celebrating the arrival of colorful blooms in the mountain meadows. The event will include a farmer's market, live music, and kids' crafts, along with wildflower hikes led by naturalists and floral cocktail classes.

The state Board of Audit and Inspection found that unplanned manoeuvres for personal filming led to the collision between two F-15K jets during a formation flight near Daegu in December 2021.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' roots go back to 1904 when the well-to-do Charles Rolls teamed up with engineer Henry Royce. The manufacturer has since fallen under BMW ownership, but has resisted the lure of chasing volume production.

The Surselva region is best known for its wintertime skiing and snowboarding opportunities, but there's a wealth of things to do throughout the year, including hiking, swimming, and biking.

This is a tough environment. It reminds me of the motto: Stay calm, stay positive, never give up. Conditions are not always perfect. There's noise, but you stay the course-you don't lose sight of what's important.

The Theth-Valbonë trail in Albania connects two breathtaking national parks via a scenic mountain pass, suitable for all kinds of hikers.

My parents had family visiting the small town where we all still live. It was the mid-80s, and bowling was just becoming a thing in bigger cities like Sydney.

"Golfers are embracing experiences across the spectrum: beginner-friendly courses are rising, championship venues remain bucket-list staples, and scenic destinations with dramatic views are drawing crowds."

The overcrowded passenger bus skidded off the road and rolled down a steep, rocky slope into a gorge in Indian-controlled Kashmir, resulting in at least 21 deaths.

The pilot told passengers that they would be making an emergency landing because the wind had died down and the hot air balloon was running low on fuel.

Krupp's enormous ring weighed more than 33 carats and was worth $275,000, approximately $3.1 million in today's dollars. Described by news outlets as the size of either a marble or a walnut, the rock was so large that people around her began to take notice.

In the rugged Hindu Kush mountains of eastern Afghanistan, hundreds of men scour the rocky Kunar riverbed for precious gold dust, creating a livelihood amid limited economic options.

The New River Gorge's moist, shaded forests are an ideal habitat for flowers that color the hillsides in April and early May, making it an excellent time to see the gorge in bloom.