Patrick Thorne

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.

New World’s Largest Indoor Snow Centre Opens Next Month

New World’s Largest Indoor Snow Centre Opens Next Month

The world’s new largest indoor snow centre is set to open in China next month, more than six years after it was first announced.

Jackson Hole Announce Season Dates, New Chairlift, Limited Capacity

Jackson Hole Announce Season Dates, New Chairlift, Limited Capacity

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming have announced that their 24-25 season will run for 137 days from November 29th, 2024 until April 13th, 2025.

“Now We Are Talking About Winter!” Say NZ Ski Areas

“Now We Are Talking About Winter!” Say NZ Ski Areas

A huge snowfall through the first half of this week has transformed conditions for the better on New Zealand’s South Island.

Germany’s Highest Ski Area Offers “Farewell Tour" of Glacier

Germany’s Highest Ski Area Offers “Farewell Tour" of Glacier

Germany’s highest ski area and home to its largest glacier, Zugspitze, is offering a self-guided “Farewell Tour” of its glacier to summer visitors.

Historic Ski Town Jasper Severely Damaged By Forest Fire

Historic Ski Town Jasper Severely Damaged By Forest Fire

Large parts of the historic ski town of Jasper in Alberta are reported to have been destroyed by a fast-moving forest fire, started by a lightning strike.

Australia Enjoys Year’s Biggest Snow Day So Far

Australia Enjoys Year’s Biggest Snow Day So Far

Australia’s 2024 season has taken a reset this weekend with by far the biggest snow day of the year to date. Resorts reported up to 60cm (2 feet) of snowfall so far and coming on top of a smaller 20-30cm (8-12") fall at the start of last week, it takes 7-day totals to nearly the metre mark.

Will 24-25 Be A La Niña Winter?

Will 24-25 Be A La Niña Winter?

(Very) early forecasts are pointing to the northern hemisphere’s 2024/25 season being a La Niña winter again after El Niño dominated conditions last season.

"Father of Extreme Skiing" Sylvain Saudan Has Died

"Father of Extreme Skiing" Sylvain Saudan Has Died

The famous Swiss skier Sylvain Saudan, who became known as "the

“World’s Largest Ski Pole” Back In Place

“World’s Largest Ski Pole” Back In Place

What’s affectionately known as “The World’s Largest Ski Pole” has been reinstalled following its latest refurbishment in the New Hampshire ski town of North Conway.

Forest Fire Burns Close to Californian Ski Resort

Forest Fire Burns Close to Californian Ski Resort

A large fire continues to burn less than a mile from historic Mt Baldy ski resort in California, which has been under an evacuation order for about a week.

World’s Most Southerly Ski Area Celebrates 25th Season

World’s Most Southerly Ski Area Celebrates 25th Season

Cerro Castor, the world’s most southerly full ski resort, has opened for what is its 25th season.