Patrick Thorne

Simultaneous Snowfall in Northern and Southern Hemispheres

Simultaneous Snowfall in Northern and Southern Hemispheres

As the seasons change, we’re seeing snowfall beginning in the northern hemisphere and final falls of winter 2024 in the southern hemisphere. That means we’re currently seeing significant snowfalls on both sides of the world at the same time.

Mountain High Latest Resort to Suffer Forest Fire

Mountain High Latest Resort to Suffer Forest Fire

California’s Mountain High ski resort is the latest in what appears to be a growing list of ski areas impacted by forest fires in recent years.

Tignes Breaks Down Average C02 Emissions Per Visiting Skier

Tignes Breaks Down Average C02 Emissions Per Visiting Skier

According to a recent survey carried out on behalf of French ski resort Tignes, the carbon footprint for a day's skiing there totals 48.9 kg CO2e per person, 52% of that for travel. The resort wants us all to do more to cut emissions.

First Snow On Colorado Rockies

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First Snow On Colorado Rockies

High ski slopes in Colorado have turned white for the first time in the run up to the 24-25 ski season.

Andermatt Unwraps Glacier Ahead of Season

Andermatt Unwraps Glacier Ahead of Season

Switzerland’s Andermatt ski area has taken protective covers off its glacier as temperatures are expected to start cooling in the Alps now that meteorological autumn is here.

Australia's 2024 Season Winding Down Fast

Australia's 2024 Season Winding Down Fast

A month of warm weather which saw some record high winter temperatures across Australia has led to the majority of the country's ski areas being forced to close early for their 2024 seasons.

24-25 Snowboard World Cup Tour Starting in Southern Hemisphere This Week (Hopefully)

24-25 Snowboard World Cup Tour Starting in Southern Hemisphere This Week (Hopefully)

Qualifying for the first event of the 2024/25 FIS Snowboard Park & Pipe season tomorrow was due to got started in New Zealand today, Thursday 29th August. However strong winds as well as rain and snow have hampered the planned start of the event.

August Snowfall in US & Canada

August Snowfall in US & Canada

An unusual weather system has led to some early season snowfall this weekend on mountains along the US West Coast.

Killington Sold To Local Investors

Killington Sold To Local Investors

The largest ski area in the Eastern US has bucked the trend of recent decades by being sold by one of the big multi-resort owner groups to local investors.

World’s Highest Altitude Ski Jump

World’s Highest Altitude Ski Jump

A British man has skied off a 5,716m cliff in the Himalayas to set a new world record for the world’s highest altitude ski-BASE jump.

Welsh Indoor Snow Centre Status Update Expected This Autumn

Welsh Indoor Snow Centre Status Update Expected This Autumn

An update on long-standing plans to build a £300m centre with a 400m indoor snow slope on a 550-acre in Wales is expected this autumn, its backers say.

African Ski Resort Celebrates Olympics With Skiing for 100 Youngsters

African Ski Resort Celebrates Olympics With Skiing for 100 Youngsters

Afriski ski resort in Lesotho, Southern Africa, in partnership with the Lesotho National Olympic Committee have celebrated the Paris Olympics by inviting 100 young people from the country to try out winter sports.