Japan Weekly Snow Roundup #304
Weekly Snow News for Japan, updated 4 March 2026: Japan's ski season transitions to spring, with Hokkaido's powder still reliable but Honshu seeing warmer temperatures, rain, and softening snow.
North America Weekly Snow Roundup #304
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 4 March 2026: A mixed picture across the continent, with the East Coast still in deep winter after a powerful nor'easter, while the West sees spring-like conditions.
Europe Weekly Snow Roundup #304
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 5 March 2026: Mild temperatures across Alpine resorts after huge late‑February snowfalls of up to 3m (10 feet).
Freeride World Tour Back in Fieberbrunn For The Cut
The FIS Freeride World Tour, sponsored by skiwear brand Peak Performance, returns to Austria this week for the fourth and final stop before the Cut. Following the cancellation of both the Georgia Pro third stop and of its planned restaging in Kühtai near Innsbruck.
Indy Pass Expands As 26/27 Passes Go On Sale With Auto-Renew
The Indy Pass, which claims to be “the fastest-growing multi-mountain pass in the world,” has begun its sales for 2026-27 passes. Initially sales will be restricted to existing pass holders from previous seasons, but new buyers will have a chance to buy later this month.
Better Up There
A new film from Freeride World Champion Léo Slemett, Better Up There, has been released, offering an unusually candid look at his life, career and enduring connection to the mountains.
North America Weekly Snow Roundup #303
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 26 February 2026: California scores up to 90" (225cm), Rockies gain 60cm (2ft), Midwest sees season’s biggest snowfall.
Europe Weekly Snow Roundup #303
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 26 February 2026: Alps settle after 3m (10ft) storm cycle, Alpe d’Huez reaches 4m base, Scotland enjoying strongest season in years.
Japan Weekly Snow Roundup #303
Weekly Snow News for Asia, updated 26 February 2026: Japan’s snowfall slows but Seki Onsen holds 610cm (244") base as Niseko scores 45cm (18") refresh.
New Guidebook Covers Skiing in Afghanistan
A new Bradt guidebook to Afghanistan, the first from a mainstream publisher in almost two decades, includes a section on one of the country’s most compelling and little‑known travel experiences: skiing in the mountains of Bamiyan.
Avalanche Safety: The 10-Point Checklist Every Off-Piste Rider Needs
90% of avalanche accidents are triggered by the victims themselves. The vast majority are preventable. Here's what every off-piste skier and snowboarder needs to know — from reading a forecast to surviving a burial.
Freeride World Tour Round 3 In Georgia Cancelled
The FIS Freeride World Tour (FWT), sponsored by Peak Performance, returns to Georgia over the coming week for a decisive third stop of the 2026 season. With the Cut fast approaching, riders face a pivotal battle in the Caucasus Mountains.