Patrick Thorne

New Zealand’s 2024 Season is “Clopen”

New Zealand’s 2024 Season is “Clopen”

New Zealand’s 2024 season proper was due to have gotten underway at two ski areas today, but unfortunately neither could open. However one of them, and two others, should open tomorrow, Saturday 15th June.

Adventurer Completes Second Leg of Attempt to go from Lowest to Highest points of all 7 Continents

Adventurer Completes Second Leg of Attempt to go from Lowest to Highest points of all 7 Continents

A climber and endurance athlete who is attempting to travel from the lowest point on each of the continents to the highest points under his own steam has successfully completed his second continent: North America.

Snowfall Arrives in Australia After Season Starts

Snowfall Arrives in Australia After Season Starts

Snow is falling on Aussie ski slopes after the official season start at the weekend saw only four centres able to offer any skiing or riding at all, and that very limited.

Freeride Approved as Official Discipline

Freeride Approved as Official Discipline

The FIS has recognized Freeride Skiing and Snowboarding as an official discipline during their general assembly held this week in Reykjavik.

Over 3,000 Object To Planned Virgin Mary Statue On Ski Slopes

Over 3,000 Object To Planned Virgin Mary Statue On Ski Slopes

Plans by the operators of Mt. Shasta Ski Park in California to erect a 20 foot tall statue of the Virgin Mary at a key spot on the slopes have not gone down well with all the locals.

Most of Chile’s Ski Resorts Open For 2024 Season This Weekend (3 Weeks Early)

Most of Chile’s Ski Resorts Open For 2024 Season This Weekend (3 Weeks Early)

With excellent early season storms delivering nearly six feet (1.8m) of snow, almost all ski areas in Chile have opened this weekend, in most cases at least three weeks earlier than usual.

US 23-24 Season Snowfall Total 10% Below 10 Year Average

US 23-24 Season Snowfall Total 10% Below 10 Year Average

In 23-24 season data, America's National Ski Areas Association reports average snowfall totalled 158” (401cm), 10% below the 10-year average and well below 22-23’s 225” (571cm) average. But business totals were still the 5th best ever.

Arizona Ski Area Opening In June for First Time Ever

Arizona Ski Area Opening In June for First Time Ever

The Arizona Snowbowl has announced they’ll be opening in June for the first time in their history.

Summer Ski Area Hotel Delays Opening As “Too Much Snow”

Summer Ski Area Hotel Delays Opening As “Too Much Snow”

Italy’s Passo Stelvio, a favourite summer training ground for ski teams from around the world, has announced it has had to delay its planned opening on May 31st as there’s “too much snow.”

Chile’s 2024 Ski Season Underway

Chile’s 2024 Ski Season Underway

Three Chilean ski areas are reported to have opened for their 2024 seasons this weekend, probably meaning that the southern hemisphere’s 2024 season is up and running.

Will Chile Get The New World’s Largest Ski Area?

Will Chile Get The New World’s Largest Ski Area?

North American group Mountain Capital Partners has purchased a controlling interest in 2 of the '3 Valleys of The Andes' resorts in Chile, with a view to create the world's largest ski area.

Only US Summer-Only Ski Area Blames Lack of Snow For Not Opening in 2024

Only US Summer-Only Ski Area Blames Lack of Snow For Not Opening in 2024

Beartooth Basin ski area, the only summer-only ski area in North America, has said it won’t open in 2024 due to lack of adequate snow cover this year.