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.
Patrick Thorne
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.
Telluride Ski Patrol Strike In Second Week
Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado closed indefinitely on 27 December after its ski patrollers walked out in a dispute over wages, safety and staff retention. The resort has announced it will reopen limited terrain on Monday, but it appears the strike is currently continuing.
Big Decision on UK’s New Biggest Indoor Snow Slope Expected Next Week
Plans for the major indoor ski slope and leisure resort at Rhydycar West in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, are returning to councillors in January after the Welsh Government confirmed it would not call in the application.
Scottish Ski Season Underway
Scotland’s ski season has gotten underway during Christmas week with the four centres that have all-weather snowmaking each offering limited snowsports in one form or another.
Huge Christmas Snowfall Totals For California Should Finally Get Season Properly Started
The highly anticipated Christmas storm has delivered some big snowfall totals for Californian ski areas, hopefully meaning a big jump in skiable terrain after resorts there had only being able to open a very limited number of ski runs previously due to a warm, dry December.
Comedy Reaches New Heights
The giant French Paradiski ski region is set to take laughter sky-high this winter with the launch of the Paradiski Comedy Club, billed as the world’s highest stand-up show.