Europe Weekly Snow Roundup #286
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 29 October 2025: Heavy snow blanketed the Alps with 20–40cm (8–16”) falls, kick-starting the 2025/26 ski season amid subzero temperatures.
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.
Winter Is Coming — And So Are the Deals!
Fresh snow is on the way, and it’s the perfect time to plan your ski getaway! From 1-6 November 2025, you’ll get up to €30 off per person on on a short snow getaway when booking through our partner SnowTrex — Europe’s No. 1 for ski holidays.
Big Pre-Season Snowfall In The Alps
The Alps are in the midst of a multi-day snowstorm which has so far deposited up to 25cm (10”) of snow on higher slopes, and forecast models suggest some high slopes may see more than double that by Monday.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Snow Roundup #285
Weekly Snow News for the Southern Hemisphere, updated 22 October 2025: Only New Zealand’s Mt Ruapehu remains open, while Chile’s Valle Nevado closed after a stellar 442cm (174”) season.
North America Weekly Snow Roundup #285
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 22 October 2025: Big early dumps hit BC and Alberta, while Colorado resorts ramp up snowmaking ahead of imminent openings.
Europe Weekly Snow Roundup #285
Weekly Snow News for Europe, updated 22 October 2025: The Alps expand to 14 open ski areas while Sweden’s Kåbdalis launches the new 25–26 season.
World Record Setting 'Ski In Jeans Day' Back
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has announced that it will host its third annual “Ski in Jeans Day”, as part of a long list of December events that also includes discounted tickets for the Resort’s 60th Anniversary.
New Lift Accessing USA’s Biggest Vert
For this winter the capacity on the route of the former Cirque platter lift at Snowmass, which opens up the biggest lift-served vertical in the US, is set to double, as it transforms to a T-bar.
The Need to Tackle Racism in Outdoor Spaces
New research from Opening Up The Outdoors has found that for many people of colour, racism and discrimination continues to be a daily reality, even in outdoor spaces that should provide freedom, health, and belonging.
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North America Weekly Snow Roundup #284
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 15 October 2025: Mission Ridge 25cm (10"), Mammoth buried, Rockies snowmaking; BC and Alberta chalk multiple autumn snowfalls.