A New Largest Ski Area in New Zealand?
The Remarkables is hoping to overtake Cardrona as New Zealand’s largest ski area under a major NZD 150 million‑plus expansion proposal lodged by owner NZSki.
Patrick Thorne
Banff Sunshine Village Opening for Summer Skiing
Banff Sunshine Village has confirmed it will reopen for a fortnight of summer skiing, from this weekend. The only ski area in Canada to be open into July.
Global Weekly Snow Roundup #319
Weekly Snow News for the world, updated 18 June 2026: Argentina and Lesotho's seasons begin, Tignes and Sunshine to reopen this weekend as Riksgransen ends its 2026 season.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #319
Weekly Snow News for the Southern Hemisphere, updated 18 June 2026: African and South American resorts open but mild spells cause problems for Australian and New Zealand snow centres.
Europe Weekly Snow Roundup #319
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 18 June 2026: Alpine glaciers freshen with new snow as Tignes readies to rejoin Europe's summer ski line-up.
North America Weekly Snow Roundup #319
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 18 June 2026: Timberline and Beartooth still open with Banff's Sunshine ready to reopen for summer skiing this weekend.
The Snow League Unveils Second Season Calendar Including NZ In September
The Snow League today announced the official calendar for its highly anticipated Season Two, featuring the inaugural Snow League World Challenge in Cardrona, New Zealand, the addition of Utah’s Park City Mountain to the league's regular season roster, and the return of events in Aspen and LAAX.
Participants Sought for 2027 High Altitude Ski Expedition in Nepal
King of the Hill, a UK adventure company, will run what it says is the first commercial ski expedition in the Annapurna II region of Nepal, from 17 to 27 February 2027. The terrain has never been commercially skied.
New Zealand Ski Areas Delay 2026 Season Start
New Zealand’s 2026 ski season proper won’t kick off this weekend as planned as the three centres that had planned to open all announce delays following dry weather. But things are set to change next week.
A First Ski Route in Peru
A former data consultant turned elite alpinist, Fay Manners, has made history as the first person to ski a new route high in Peruvian mountains on southwest ridge of Mt Ranrapalca, deemed inaccessible for more than 40 years due to dangerous glacial conditions.
Australia's 2026 Season Starting With Fresh Snow
Mother Nature has delivered across the Australian Alps with near perfect timing for the start of the 2026 snow season tomorrow at most of the country's leading resorts, Saturday 6 June.
Fresh Snowfall In Australia With 2026 Season Starting This Weekend
An early-winter storm is gathering momentum in Australia ahead of the start of the 2026 ski season in the country this weekend.