Val Thorens Joins Freeride World Tour
The 2025 Freeride World Tour calendar has been published with the announcement of a new Stop in Val Thorens.
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Hintertux Park Opening
Austria’s Hintertux glacier is in prime condition after recent snowfalls as it celebrates its 20th Park Opening from October 3 – 6, 2024.
Winter 2024/2025 Snowfall Predictions
This coming winter looks set to bring a fairly weak La Niña system to the Pacific. Agencies are currently putting that likelihood at 79% for December to February.
Australia’s 2024 Season Continues In Tasmania this Weekend
After Perisher decided it couldn't operate this weekend, it seemed Australia's season was over, but it has now been confirmed that Mt Mawson on Tasmania, will open for skiing and boarding this weekend.
Scottish Centre Announces New Gondola Proposal
The Scotsman newspaper is reporting that Scottish ski centre Glencoe could get a £22 million gondola as part of a huge overhaul.
South American Resort Extends Snowtastic Season By 2 Weeks
Chile’s Valle Nevado is extending its season by two weeks and will now remain open for skiing until October 20, 2024.
Simultaneous Snowfall in Northern and Southern Hemispheres
As the seasons change, we’re seeing snowfall beginning in the northern hemisphere and final falls of winter 2024 in the southern hemisphere. That means we’re currently seeing significant snowfalls on both sides of the world at the same time.
Mountain High Latest Resort to Suffer Forest Fire
California’s Mountain High ski resort is the latest in what appears to be a growing list of ski areas impacted by forest fires in recent years.
Tignes Breaks Down Average C02 Emissions Per Visiting Skier
According to a recent survey carried out on behalf of French ski resort Tignes, the carbon footprint for a day's skiing there totals 48.9 kg CO2e per person, 52% of that for travel. The resort wants us all to do more to cut emissions.
First Snow On Colorado Rockies
High ski slopes in Colorado have turned white for the first time in the run up to the 24-25 ski season.
Andermatt Unwraps Glacier Ahead of Season
Switzerland’s Andermatt ski area has taken protective covers off its glacier as temperatures are expected to start cooling in the Alps now that meteorological autumn is here.
Australia's 2024 Season Winding Down Fast
A month of warm weather which saw some record high winter temperatures across Australia has led to the majority of the country's ski areas being forced to close early for their 2024 seasons.