Up To A Metre Of Snowfall in Past 72 Hours in The Alps
The Alps have been transformed by a wave of heavy snowfall in recent days, setting up excellent early‑season conditions for skiers and snowboarders.
Patrick Thorne
Arizona’s Season Starts Early
Arizona Snowbowl kicked off their 2025–26 winter season at noon on Thursday, 20 November, opening a day ahead of schedule thanks to a powerful storm that dropped 37 inches (almost a metre) of snowfall since Sunday.
Scottish Ski Season Underway
A week of subzero temperatures and snowfall in the Scottish Highlands has raised anticipation levels for the season ahead.
Record-Breaking Sit-Ski Across Antarctica
This December, record-breaking wheelchair adventurer Darren Edwards will attempt a new world record: to become the first person with a high-level spinal cord injury to complete the longest sit-ski expedition in polar history.
Shiffrin Wins Ninth Reindeer
Mikaela Shiffrin has won the opening slalom race of the 25-26 season at Levi in Finland. As well as taking here 102nd victory, Shiffrin also secured her the ninth reindeer for her herd, the prize, besides the cash, to winners at Levi.
Snowboarding Celebrated at Tignes Winter Fest
From 11–13 January 2026, the slopes and streets of Tignes will transform into a vibrant celebration of snow sports and boarding culture as the famous French resort’s Winter Fest returns with a packed programme of art, music, and adrenaline-fuelled action.
Killington Donates $100,000 To Jamaican Employees After Hurricane Melissa
In a powerful show of solidarity, Killington Resort and Pico Mountain in Vermont have pledged $100,000 in direct aid to support around 100 Jamaican employees whose families were impacted by the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
Alpine Classics Davos & Kitzbühel Starting 25-26 Seasons This Weekend
Classic ski resorts Kitzbühel in the Austrian Tirol and Davos Klosters in the Swiss alps have announced they’re starting their 25-26 seasons this weekend.
Canada’s 25-26 Season Starts Early - Today
Banff Sunshine Village officially opened for the 2025–26 ski season today, Sunday 2nd November, becoming the first resort in Canada to launch winter operations.
“Preserve Val d’Isère”
Val d’Isère has unveiled its latest environmental initiative, the “Preserve Val d’Isère” campaign, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable mountain tourism and aiming to become a zero-litter, low-impact destination by 2030.
Verbier Opening 4 Weeks Early After Heavy Snowfall
After over 40cm (16") of snowfall over the past few days, Téléverbier and Verbier Tourism have announced the opening of several lifts and slopes from this Saturday, November 1st, four weeks ahead of schedule.
North America’s 25-26 Ski Season Underway
Colorado’s Keystone Resort has claimed the title of first ski resort to open in North America, doing so at 3pm on Saturday in order to be the first.