“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.
Patrick Thorne
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
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’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?
(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
The famous Swiss skier Sylvain Saudan, who became known as "the
“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
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
Cerro Castor, the world’s most southerly full ski resort, has opened for what is its 25th season.
Scottish Ski Centres Get July Snowfall
After weeks of increasingly cold and stormy weather since the summer solstice, blamed on the jet stream, Scottish ski centres have reported snowfall on high slopes this morning.
Hotham's Open New Lifts With Smoking Ceremony
Australia’s Hotham ski area has officially opened its two new conveyor lifts, Bunderool Carpet and Cobungra Platter Carpet with a traditional smoking ceremony.
Club Med’s Indoor Ski Resort To Add World’s Longest Indoor Slope
A recently opened Club Med destination in China, which incorporates an indoor snow slope, has proved so successful in its first six months of operations that the company has announced plans to add a second slope, which will be the world’s new longest indoor slope.