Snowiest Weather in the Pyrenees for 30 Years
French TV is reporting that the snowfall in the region so far this season is now the greatest reported in 30 years.
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Gear Fixed To Help Save The Planet
Patagonia’s Worn Wear repair vehicles are on the road this winter, travelling to mountain towns with a repair team onboard offering free repairs on any brand of clothing.
First-Ever FIS Freeride World Championships Are Go
The first ever FIS Freeride World Championships are officially confirmed to take place this Tuesday, February 3 in Andorra.
Best Conditions in Scotland For Years
Ski areas in the Scottish Highlands are reporting their best conditions in several years after a month long spell of cold and snowy weather has built to big snowfalls over the past week.
GiantXTour Slopestyle Contest to Return to Verbier Next Month
Verbier will host the GiantXTour Slopestyle Contest on 28 February 2026, with the event once again taking place in the Snowpark de La Chaux.
The Olympic Torch Passing Through The Dolomites
With the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, the first in Western Europe for 20 years, only a few weeks away now, the Olympic flame is making its way through the Dolomites.
Number Of Ski Resorts in Japan Hits New Low
The number of ski resorts operating in Japan dropped to an all‑time low in 2025, falling 40 percent from the 1999 peak, as climate‑change and ever fewer domestic skiers outweigh rising interest from international visitors, an industry body has reported.
Kings & Queens of Corbet’s 2026 Competitors Announced
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) has announced the athlete lineup for the eighth annual Kings & Queens of Corbet’s ski and snowboard invitational, welcoming back returning champions alongside a deep roster of elite athletes ready to push the limits in the Resort’s iconic Corbet’s Couloir.
2026 Freeride World Tour Launches This Week At Spain’s Baqueira Beret
The FIS Freeride World Tour, sponsored by Peak Performance, launches its 2026 season in Baqueira Beret, the renowned resort in Spain’s Val d’Aran and Valls d’Àneu.
High Avalanche Danger Follows Huge Snowfalls in The Alps and Pyrenees
After three days of snowfall in the Alps and Pyrenees (with rain, sleet and gales in the mix for many areas), several resorts are claiming totals of more than 1.5 metres (five feet), and many more 50-100cm (20-40”).
“Epic” Conditions in Scotland
Ski areas in Scotland have been reporting conditions they described as "Epic" after cold weather, enough fresh snowfall to open runs beyond the machine-made snow areas, and a lack of strong winds came together in a rare combination of the elements to deliver near perfect conditions.
Go Ahead For UK’s New Largest Indoor Snow Centre
A decade-old plan to build the UK’s new longest indoor ski slope have been approved, apparently meaning construction can now finally go ahead.