Japanese Riders Dominate FIS Snowboard World Cup Big Air 24-25 Season Opener
Japan’s Mari Fukada and Taiga Hasegawa took the first wins of the FIS Snowboard World Cup big air season at Big Air Chur 2024 on Saturday.
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Sölden Say Lindsey Vonn Competing Next Week at World Cup Opening
Austrian ski resort Sölden, which will host the opening rounds of the 24-25 Alpine Skiing World Cup Tour the weekend after this, have issued a press release saying that American ski-racing great Lindsey Vonn will be returning to compete in the Women’s GS competition on Saturday 26th October.
Pink Skis Raise Awareness For Breast Cancer Research
EDL Skis are working with leading ski rental network Skiset to rent and sell a limited-edition pink ski in support of breast cancer research.
Big Air Chur 2024 This Weekend
The Big Air Chur freestyle festival in Switzerland will be opening the FIS World Cup season for the fourth time in a row this coming weekend.
Killington Adding Over 1,000 New Snow Guns
Killington Resort in Vermont, which has recently announced that its coming back under local ownership after more than four decades, has unveiled one of the biggest (possibly the biggest) snowmaking investments of all time.
Snowmaking Gets Underway in The USA
There’s been excitement this week as several Colorado ski areas have been able to make snow for the first time in the 24-25 season build-up.
Val Thorens Joins Freeride World Tour
The 2025 Freeride World Tour calendar has been published with the announcement of a new Stop in Val Thorens.
Hintertux Park Opening
Austria’s Hintertux glacier is in prime condition after recent snowfalls as it celebrates its 20th Park Opening from October 3 – 6, 2024.
Winter 2024/2025 Snowfall Predictions
This coming winter looks set to bring a fairly weak La Niña system to the Pacific. Agencies are currently putting that likelihood at 79% for December to February.
Australia’s 2024 Season Continues In Tasmania this Weekend
After Perisher decided it couldn't operate this weekend, it seemed Australia's season was over, but it has now been confirmed that Mt Mawson on Tasmania, will open for skiing and boarding this weekend.
Scottish Centre Announces New Gondola Proposal
The Scotsman newspaper is reporting that Scottish ski centre Glencoe could get a £22 million gondola as part of a huge overhaul.
South American Resort Extends Snowtastic Season By 2 Weeks
Chile’s Valle Nevado is extending its season by two weeks and will now remain open for skiing until October 20, 2024.