Japan Posts World’s Most Snowfall & Deepest Bases But Still Closed to International Travel
Ski areas in Japan are posting the world’s deepest bases at
Survey Finds “Over 1/3 Of People Missing Mental Health Benefits of Snow Sports”
A survey of over 2,000 snowsports enthusiasts carried out on behalf
WORLD SNOW ROUNDUP #227
Issued: 26 January 2022
By Patrick “Snowhunter” Thorne
European Roundup
North American
Snow Bobsleigh Wins Sculpture Competition
A bobsleigh sculpture created by Ralf Rosa and Peter Fechtig from Germany
Mürren Celebrates Centenary of the First Ever Timed Slalom Race
The famous Swiss ski resort of Mürren is celebrating the centenary of
WORLD SNOW ROUNDUP #226
Issued: 19 January 2022
By Patrick “Snowhunter” Thorne
European Roundup
North American
Four Race Lauberhorn World Cup Meeting Underway
Following cancelled races in 2021 due to an outbreak of Covid in
WORLD SNOW ROUNDUP #225
Issued: 12 January 2022
By Patrick “Snowhunter” Thorne
European Roundup
North American
Colorado Resort Dig Up Buried Snowcat
Although Colorado, in common with much of North America started off with
Swiss Region Steps up Efforts To Reduce Avalanche Risk
The Swiss canton of Valais, home of several of the world’s
WORLD SNOW ROUNDUP #224
Issued: 05 January 2022
By Patrick “Snowhunter” Thorne
European Roundup
North American
New Drink, COVID & Helmet Laws On Italian Slopes for January
Italy will bring in a number of new legally-enforced rules for skiers