An insider’s guide to skiing in Lech Am Arlberg

Diana famously skied here with the Princes, the Dutch royal family religiously jet here for their annual winter break, and there’s generally more Fusalp than Fendi dotting the wide, cruisey slopes. Even as the most upmarket of the Arlberg ski area villages, the ski resort of Lech remains gloriously understated or, as loyalists whisper, old money. The Austrian-Alpine village …

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Free Printable “S is for Snowflake” Snowflake Coloring Page

We have the cutest snowflake coloring page that you can download and print for winter coloring fun. Kids of all ages will love this artistic and frosty snowflake coloring page with the caption, “S is for Snowflake”. Use our snowflake coloring page at home of in the classroom. Let’s color the snowflake coloring page! Snowflake …

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The Extreme Sport of Ice Climbing Is at Risk of Extinction

Ice climbers and ecosystems will be forced to adapt as winter patterns change—and Arnold believes the sport will survive. People who engage in outdoor activities are adaptive, he says. “Sometimes I am concerned. But I don’t think it will happen,” he says of the possibility of ice climbing going extinct. There is already research showing …

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Can kids have too much time in the snow? Actually, yes

After waiting two years for any sign of snow, kids were understandably excited about getting outside this week. Odds are they won’t want to stop, with the possibility of more snow Friday. The D.C. area is firmly in the grasp of winter, and after waiting two years for any sign of snow, kids were understandably …

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NYC schools open today ; NJ flooding causes road closures – NBC New York

The second major winter storm of the season downed trees and flooded streets across the tri-state area overnight, triggering dozens of school opening delays Wednesday from Bergen County to Kingston as the National Weather Service warned of possible major flooding in parts of Long Island — even after the worst of the rain moved out. …

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There’s a Huge Covid Surge Right Now and Nobody Is Talking About It

Since 2021, all dominant Covid variants have descended from Omicron. The 2023–2024 booster was tailored for the XBB.1.5 strain of Omicron, but JN.1 is about as different from XBB.1.5 as Omicron was from Delta. Even so, researchers from China and the US have posted preliminary analyses suggesting that the newest vaccines still effectively defend against …

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56 Best Winter Gloves to Shop Now, From Leather to Knitted to Trimmed

Photo: Courtesy of Zara All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors. However, we may earn affiliate revenue on this article and commission when you buy something. The best winter gloves are more than nice-to-haves, but must-haves. Shoving chilly hands into coat pockets might seem fine for a quick step outside. But …

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