Patrick Thorne

Pink Floyd Music For Ski Eclipse

Pink Floyd Music For Ski Eclipse

A total eclipse of the ski slopes is coming to Northeastern North America on the afternoon of Monday, April 8th, and ski resorts in the path of totality organising special events to tie in with this stunning natural event.

Austrian Glacier Plans To Be 100% Solar Powered in Winter

Austrian Glacier Plans To Be 100% Solar Powered in Winter

The Pitztal glacier, home of Austria’s highest ski slopes and with a seven-month ski season, one of the world’s longest, lasting from early-autumn to mid-spring, has announced its intention to become fully solar electricity powered.

Portuguese Ski Area Has “Most Open Terrain in Years”

Portuguese Ski Area Has “Most Open Terrain in Years”

Portugal’s only ski area, Serra da Estrela, says it has the most open terrain in years, after huge snowfalls over the weekend.

Austrian Glaciers Announce Late Spring Closure Dates

Austrian Glaciers Announce Late Spring Closure Dates

There’s still 2-3 months of the 24-25 ski season to go at seven Austrian glaciers which have now announced their likely closing dates in May and June in six cases, with one aiming to continue to stay open year-round.