WORLD SNOW ROUNDUP #252
Issued: 10th August 2022
By Patrick “Snowhunter” Thorne
Southern Hemisphere
European Roundup
Only One Ski Area Likely To Be Open In Northern Hemisphere After 21st August
As hot weather continues to impact the Alps and many other mountainous
Saudi Arabia Bids to Host Asian Winter Games at As Yet Unbuilt SkI Area
Saudi Arabia has submitted a bid to host the 2029 Asian Winter
WORLD SNOW ROUNDUP #251
Issued: 3rd August 2022
By Patrick “Snowhunter” Thorne
Southern Hemisphere
European Roundup
Apex Latest Ski Resort Threatened By Wildfire
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have issued an evacuation for the
“Multi-Billion Dollar” Spend At World’s Biggest Indoor Snow Centre To Take Visitor Numbers to 4m
China’s state media agency Xinhua reports that the world’s largest
WORLD SNOW ROUNDUP #250
Issued: 27th July 2022
By Patrick “Snowhunter” Thorne
Southern Hemisphere
European Roundup
Climate Emergency Ends Year-Round Skiing at Zermatt
The high temperatures in the Alps through most of spring and summer,
Passo Stelvio Latest Summer Ski Glacier Area to Close – Four Left
Italy’s Passo Stelvio summer ski centre (pictured above in snowier times)
Ski Manufacturer Unveils 100% Solar Powered Production Plant
Ski manufacturer Elan has unveiled a new production facility that is 100%
WORLD SNOW ROUNDUP #249
Issued: 20th July 2022
By Patrick “Snowhunter” Thorne
Southern Hemisphere
European Roundup
Chairlift and Restaurant Upgrades Above Verbier For 22-23 Winter
Téléverbier SA and Télé-Thyon SA are working with the Swiss lift manufacturer,