Aussie Resorts Conclude one of Best Seasons This Century
The final ski areas still operating in Australia have ended their 2025 seasons today with some of the stats the best “in at least 20 years”.
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Italy Makes Helmet Use Compulsory On Slopes
Skiers and snowboarders heading to Italy this winter are being urged to check new safety rules that could result in hefty fines and ski pass suspensions if not adhered to.
New Ski Resort Development May Become Asia's Largest
Ala-Too Resort, a vast new ski development in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul region, is set to open its first slopes in December 2026, marking a major step in Central Asia’s emergence as a winter sports destination.
World’s New Largest Indoor Snow Centre Opens in China
The latest indoor snow centre to claim to be the largest in the world has opened in the mega-tech city of Shenzhen, close to the World Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Women-Only Ski Touring Week Launches in Iceland
A female-led ski touring experience in Iceland has been announced for the coming winter.
LAAX Unveils New Gondolas and Freeride Terrain
LAAX, Switzerland has announced new freeride runs and further sections of its groundbreaking gondola will open this winter.
Grands Montets Prepares for Lift-Off: First Phase of Rebuild Opens This Winter
Seven years after a devastating fire halted lift operations at one of the Alps’ most revered ski areas, Les Grands Montets in the Chamonix Valley will see the opening of the first phase of a visionary redevelopment project this winter.
Tignes Speeds Access to Freeride Nirvana
Tignes has unveiled one of its most exciting lift upgrade in years: a new six-seater chairlift serving the legendary Aiguille Percée sector, now fully operational for winter 2025–26.
New Mexico’s Taos Ski Valley Marks 70 Years With New Lift & $70 Tickets
Taos Ski Valley, nestled high in New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo mountains, is celebrating its 70th anniversary this winter with a flurry of upgrades and offers designed to make the resort more accessible, inclusive and environmentally forward.
Breckenridge Becomes World’s First Ski Town to Earn Dark Sky Certification
Breckenridge, Colorado has become the world’s first mountain resort community to be named a Certified Dark Sky Community recognizing its commitment to preserving the natural nightscape.
Saudi Arabia May Delay Hosting Asian Winter Games
Saudi Arabia is reportedly exploring alternative hosts for the 2029 Asian Winter Games, as mounting construction challenges threaten its ambitious plans for the Trojena ski resort, part of the $1.5 trillion Neom mega-city.
Niseko to Launch Heated Six-Seater Chairlift in 2025
Niseko Grand Hirafu will upgrade its King Hooded Quad Lift #3 to a six-seater heated chairlift for the 2025–26 season, marking a first for the resort and one of only a handful of such lifts in Japan.