Peak Performance Marks a Decade of Freeride Innovation
Ten years after redefining big mountain outerwear, Peak Performance is celebrating the
Upto 1m/40" Snowfall in the Andes
A huge snowstorm in the Andes has brought up to a metre / 40" of snowfall to South American ski slopes over the past 72 hours.
Ski or Dine With An Olympian
After sending 13 Olympians to the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing, Colorado’s Steamboat has ties to more winter Olympians in North America thank any other destination, with 100 and counting. Now you can spend a day skiing or enjoy dinner with one of them.
LAAX OPEN Announces 2026 Dates
The iconic LAAX OPEN is set to light up the slopes of Flims-Laax from January 14–18, 2026, bringing together the best in snowboarding, freeskiing, music, and freestyle culture.
Norway’s Galdhøpiggen Shuts Until September After Summer Snow Loss
Updated August 20, 2025: Only three Alpine glaciers remain open, Scandinavia shuts down till autumn, and North America’s nine-month ski season ends. Read the full report here.
Argentina Awaits Much-Needed 40cm Snowfall After Patchy Midwinter
Updated August 20, 2025: Australia readies for a foot (30cm) of snow, Argentina’s Andes eye 15" (42cm), and New Zealand holds deepest base worldwide. Read the full report here.
US Ski Areas Set Opening Dates Less Than 3 Months Away
As the last ski area still operating in North America for 24-25 ends its long season, the start of next winter may only be two months away. Some centres have already begun naming their 25-26 season opening dates.
Indoor Snow Centre Offers 50% Savings To Outdoor Workers
With temperatures regularly getting into the 90s Fahrenheit in recent weeks, North America’s only indoor snow ski centre is offering a 50% discount on lift tickets throughout August to outdoor workers who present proof of employment.
Cerro Castor Leads Argentina With 80% Open Slopes Amid Patchy Coverage
Updated August 13, 2025: NZ scores 20" fresh, Aussie resorts near 100% open, Chile boasts S. Hemisphere’s deepest base, while Argentina still battles thin cover.
Timberline to End Nine-Month Season This Weekend
Updated August 13, 2025: Only five Northern Hemisphere ski centres remain—Saas-Fee holds deepest base (80"), Galdhøpiggen sees race training, Timberline nears end of 9-month season.
8 New Lifts For Africa’s Highest Ski Area?
Media sources in Morocco report that the country’s one remaining ski area and africa's highest, Oukaïmeden, could re-open for lift-accessed skiing for the winter of 2026 with new lifts and runs.
Norway’s Svindal To Join Vonn’s Team
American ski racing living legend Lindsey Vonn has enlisted fellow alpine ski racing icon, Norway’s Aksel Lund Svindal, to join her team ahead of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.