Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #239
(Updated 1 May 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for the Southern Hemisphere's winter sports destinations.
US Resorts Re-opening in May
A dozen or so US ski areas usually stay open into May, but this year more have announced they’re staying-open or re-opening for at least the first weekend of May.
“Business As Usual” For Ski Resorts Despite Climate Change Gloom-Mongering
An annual study into the state of the world ski industry has found that overall skier numbers are not showing any sign of decline, despite premature reports of its demise.
Jackson Hole’s First Ever Quad Chairlift Being Upgraded To Fast New Quad
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s (JHMR) first ever quad chairlift, Sublette (or "Subby" to its powder day friends), will be upgraded this summer to a state-of-the-art fast new lift.
North America Weekly Roundup #238
(Updated 24 April 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for North America's winter sports destinations.
Asia Weekly Roundup #238
(Updated 24 April 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for Asia's winter sports destinations.
Europe Weekly Roundup #238
(Updated 24 April 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for Europe's winter sports destinations.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #238
(Updated 24 April 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for the Southern Hemisphere's winter sports destinations.
Snowbird Replacing Historic 53-Year-Old Chairlift
Snowbird ski area in Utah is staying open at least to the Memorial Day holiday at the end of next month, but has just closed its historic double chairlift for the final time to allow construction crews time to work on its replacement.
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.
Southern Hemisphere Weekly Roundup #237
(Updated 18 April 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for the Southern Hemisphere's winter sports destinations.
Asia Weekly Roundup #237
(Updated 17 April 2024)
A comprehensive review of snow conditions, weather, and updates for Asia's winter sports destinations.