Patrick Thorne

May Snowstorm Delivers Over 2 Feet of Californian Snowfall in 24 Hours

May Snowstorm Delivers Over 2 Feet of Californian Snowfall in 24 Hours

A massive May snowfall has delivered over two feet of snowfall in 24 hours to the Lake Tahoe region. Up to a 44" (110cm) of snowfall is now forecast in the Rockies by Wednesday.

Top Swiss Resorts Divide Up Between US Super Passes

Top Swiss Resorts Divide Up Between US Super Passes

Leading Swiss ski areas are aligning themselves with either Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass or the Alterra’s Ikon pass, getting up to 50,000 skier days from being on a pass, as the country becomes a battle ground between the two giant US groups.

US Resorts Re-opening in May

US Resorts Re-opening in May

A dozen or so US ski areas usually stay open into May, but this year more have announced they’re staying-open or re-opening for at least the first weekend of May.

“Business As Usual” For Ski Resorts Despite Climate Change Gloom-Mongering

“Business As Usual” For Ski Resorts Despite Climate Change Gloom-Mongering

An annual study into the state of the world ski industry has found that overall skier numbers are not showing any sign of decline, despite premature reports of its demise.

Jackson Hole’s First Ever Quad Chairlift Being Upgraded To Fast New Quad

Jackson Hole’s First Ever Quad Chairlift Being Upgraded To Fast New Quad

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s (JHMR) first ever quad chairlift, Sublette (or "Subby" to its powder day friends), will be upgraded this summer to a state-of-the-art fast new lift.

Snowbird Replacing Historic 53-Year-Old Chairlift

Snowbird Replacing Historic 53-Year-Old Chairlift

Snowbird ski area in Utah is staying open at least to the Memorial Day holiday at the end of next month, but has just closed its historic double chairlift for the final time to allow construction crews time to work on its replacement.

Vail Resorts Reports Skier Numbers Down But Lift Pass Income Up For 23-24

Vail Resorts Reports Skier Numbers Down But Lift Pass Income Up For 23-24

Vail Resorts, the world’s largest ski resort operating company, have reported that the challenging snow conditions across much of North America in the first half of the season led to a 7.8% drop in skier visits to its slopes compared to last winter 22-23.

Mid-April Powder Day in the Rockies

Mid-April Powder Day in the Rockies

Just days after temperatures in Denver hit 80F, a major snowstorm has brought powder conditions to the Rockies, with some ski areas in Colorado and Utah posting over a foot of April powder in 24 hours.

Another Colorado Resort Extends Season Into May

Another Colorado Resort Extends Season Into May

Copper Mountain has announced it is extending its ski season into May for the second successive year.

Californian Ski Area Explains Just How Much Work Goes Into Their Snow Data Measurements

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Californian Ski Area Explains Just How Much Work Goes Into Their Snow Data Measurements

One of California and America’s biggest resorts, Palisades Tahoe, has explained in detail just how committed they are to providing accurate snow conditions information and all the work involved in doing just that.

New Big Air World Record Nearing 15m/50 Feet Set in Mürren

New Big Air World Record Nearing 15m/50 Feet Set in Mürren

A Swatch Nines week of non-stop ski and snowboard action on the Schilthorn above the classic resort of Mürren in Switzerland has concluded with three new snow sports world records set.

California Snow Depths Up to 110% Average, After Being At 25% in December

California Snow Depths Up to 110% Average, After Being At 25% in December

The latest big storms to hit North America’s West Coast has put snowfall totals in the region up above the seasonal average for the first time this season ...a scenario that seemed unlikely two months ago.