Japan’s top ski resorts extend season into Golden Week
Updated April 23, 2025: Japan’s top resorts cling to deep snowpacks, with Hakuba boasting 148” (370 cm) and fresh flakes forecast for Hokkaido’s high slopes. Find out more here.
Fewer than 50 North American resorts remain open as spring takes hold
Updated April 23, 2025: Spring sun, slushy snow—and surprise powder! Up to 15" (37 cm) fell in the Rockies, and Timberline’s 12-foot (375 cm) base still holds strong.
World Record Skier Aims To Clock Up 10 Million Vertical Feet (3,048,000m) in Season
An American skier has passed the 8,000,000 vertical feet skied in a year mark and is hoping to pass the 10,000,000 vertical feet mark by the time the 12-month period ends.
Massive Snowfall in the Alps
A huge snowfall is underway in the Alps, by far the biggest of the 24-25 season.
Whistler leads North America with 90% terrain open after fresh snowfall
Updated April 16, 2025: Big late-season dumps hit the Northeast and Canada, while Rockies brace for Easter snow—some resorts still skiing into May.
Niseko Nears Season End With Just 10% of Terrain Still Open
* Deepest Snow on Earth Still in Yamagata, Despite Spring Melt
* Late-Season Snowfall
Southern Alps Brace for 50cm+ Snow Blast Before Easter
Updated April 16, 2025: Heavy snow hits southern Alps with up to 20" (50cm) expected by Easter—plus rising avalanche risk and major resort closures.
New Lift Will Access Australia’s New Highest Lift-Served Point
The new Mt Perisher 6 chairlift currently under construction at Australia’s largest ski area will not only increase capacity on the route by 60%, but also take skiers up to Australia’s new highest lift-served point at 2,042m.
French Ski Areas Announce 2025 Summer Ski Plans
Three French ski areas have announced their opening plans in May, June and July after the winter season ends on May 4th.
Colorado Resort Replacing 60 Year Old Chairlifts
Colorado’s Sunlight Mountain Resort, has announced the replacement of two of its three chairlifts. The new lifts will replace two double chairlifts that have been operating around six decades.
Tahoe Resorts Extend Season After Huge 4ft Storm
Updated April 9, 2025: Spring’s here, but winter roared back—up to 4ft (1.2m) of fresh snow in Tahoe, and Alta’s still buried with 116” (391cm) up top. Read more here.
Fresh Snow Lingers On Japan’s Upper Slopes As Spring Melt Creeps In
Updated April 9, 2025: Light snow still falling on Japan’s upper slopes, with 300" at Tengendai Kogen. Gassan’s summer season kicks off Friday. Read the full report here!