Patrick Thorne

Vail Resorts Reports Skier Numbers Down But Lift Pass Income Up For 23-24

Vail Resorts Reports Skier Numbers Down But Lift Pass Income Up For 23-24

Vail Resorts, the world’s largest ski resort operating company, have reported that the challenging snow conditions across much of North America in the first half of the season led to a 7.8% drop in skier visits to its slopes compared to last winter 22-23.

Mid-April Powder Day in the Rockies

Mid-April Powder Day in the Rockies

Just days after temperatures in Denver hit 80F, a major snowstorm has brought powder conditions to the Rockies, with some ski areas in Colorado and Utah posting over a foot of April powder in 24 hours.

Another Colorado Resort Extends Season Into May

Another Colorado Resort Extends Season Into May

Copper Mountain has announced it is extending its ski season into May for the second successive year.

Californian Ski Area Explains Just How Much Work Goes Into Their Snow Data Measurements

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Californian Ski Area Explains Just How Much Work Goes Into Their Snow Data Measurements

One of California and America’s biggest resorts, Palisades Tahoe, has explained in detail just how committed they are to providing accurate snow conditions information and all the work involved in doing just that.

New Big Air World Record Nearing 15m/50 Feet Set in Mürren

New Big Air World Record Nearing 15m/50 Feet Set in Mürren

A Swatch Nines week of non-stop ski and snowboard action on the Schilthorn above the classic resort of Mürren in Switzerland has concluded with three new snow sports world records set.

California Snow Depths Up to 110% Average, After Being At 25% in December

California Snow Depths Up to 110% Average, After Being At 25% in December

The latest big storms to hit North America’s West Coast has put snowfall totals in the region up above the seasonal average for the first time this season ...a scenario that seemed unlikely two months ago.

Swansea Ski Dream Over But New Welsh Indoor and Dry Slope Centre Plans Still Live

Swansea Ski Dream Over But New Welsh Indoor and Dry Slope Centre Plans Still Live

The site of the once-popular Swansea dry ski slope that was later earmarked for Wales’ first indoor snow centre is up for sale, but a new project is edging closer to construction starting.

Promising Forecast for Total Eclipse of the Slopes

Promising Forecast for Total Eclipse of the Slopes

Ski areas in North Eastern North America which are in the path of totality for the total solar eclipse on Monday afternoon currently have a fairly high chance of getting clear skies.

Epic & Ikon 24-25 World Ski Passes On Sale

Epic & Ikon 24-25 World Ski Passes On Sale

Epic and Ikon, the world’s two biggest season passes have renewed their eternal battle among skiers and boarders they each hope will commit to their product for next winter.

High Avalanche Danger in Southern Alps After 60cm Snowfalls

High Avalanche Danger in Southern Alps After 60cm Snowfalls

The avalanche danger has jumped from level 2 ('moderate') to a ‘high’ level 4 on the scale to 5 at ski areas across the region after several reported over two-feet (60 cm) of snowfall in about 24 hours on Tuesday-Wednesday this week.

Lift Accessed Skiing Returning to Africa

Lift Accessed Skiing Returning to Africa

What's believed to be Africa's only operating outdoor ski area is making much of its slopes re-opening in full in 2024.

Snowy Ending to North American East Coast Ski Season

Snowy Ending to North American East Coast Ski Season

Ski areas in Eastern Canada and USA are reporting bumper snowfalls in the build up to the Easter Holiday period.