Patrick Thorne

Club Med’s Indoor Ski Resort To Add World’s Longest Indoor Slope

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.

South America’s Snowiest Start This Century

South America’s Snowiest Start This Century

As snow continues to dump on ski slopes in Argentina and Chile, the snow totals are now leading to claims that this is the snowiest start of a ski season there since the 1990s.

US East Coast Resort Reopening for Summer Solstice On Snow

US East Coast Resort Reopening for Summer Solstice On Snow

Jay Peak in Vermont, which was of the last ski areas in Eastern North America to end its 23-24 season last month, will reopen some terrain this weekend for what they’re calling, The Solstice Session.

Snow in Summer in USA

Snow in Summer in USA

Whilst much of the US is under a weather warning for extreme heat, mountainous areas in the northwest of the country received winter weather warnings in summer, ahead of snowfall arriving.

More Huge Snowfalls in South America

More Huge Snowfalls in South America

Whilst recently opened ski areas in Australia and New Zealand struggle for snow cover, across the Pacific resorts in Argentina and Chile are reporting more huge snowfalls, with some receiving over a metre (nearly 4 feet) in 24 hours.

New Zealand’s 2024 Season is “Clopen”

New Zealand’s 2024 Season is “Clopen”

New Zealand’s 2024 season proper was due to have gotten underway at two ski areas today, but unfortunately neither could open. However one of them, and two others, should open tomorrow, Saturday 15th June.

Adventurer Completes Second Leg of Attempt to go from Lowest to Highest points of all 7 Continents

Adventurer Completes Second Leg of Attempt to go from Lowest to Highest points of all 7 Continents

A climber and endurance athlete who is attempting to travel from the lowest point on each of the continents to the highest points under his own steam has successfully completed his second continent: North America.

Snowfall Arrives in Australia After Season Starts

Snowfall Arrives in Australia After Season Starts

Snow is falling on Aussie ski slopes after the official season start at the weekend saw only four centres able to offer any skiing or riding at all, and that very limited.

Freeride Approved as Official Discipline

Freeride Approved as Official Discipline

The FIS has recognized Freeride Skiing and Snowboarding as an official discipline during their general assembly held this week in Reykjavik.

Over 3,000 Object To Planned Virgin Mary Statue On Ski Slopes

Over 3,000 Object To Planned Virgin Mary Statue On Ski Slopes

Plans by the operators of Mt. Shasta Ski Park in California to erect a 20 foot tall statue of the Virgin Mary at a key spot on the slopes have not gone down well with all the locals.

Most of Chile’s Ski Resorts Open For 2024 Season This Weekend (3 Weeks Early)

Most of Chile’s Ski Resorts Open For 2024 Season This Weekend (3 Weeks Early)

With excellent early season storms delivering nearly six feet (1.8m) of snow, almost all ski areas in Chile have opened this weekend, in most cases at least three weeks earlier than usual.

US 23-24 Season Snowfall Total 10% Below 10 Year Average

US 23-24 Season Snowfall Total 10% Below 10 Year Average

In 23-24 season data, America's National Ski Areas Association reports average snowfall totalled 158” (401cm), 10% below the 10-year average and well below 22-23’s 225” (571cm) average. But business totals were still the 5th best ever.