Hintertux Park Opening
Austria’s Hintertux glacier is in prime condition after recent snowfalls as it celebrates its 20th Park Opening from October 3 – 6, 2024.
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Tignes Breaks Down Average C02 Emissions Per Visiting Skier
According to a recent survey carried out on behalf of French ski resort Tignes, the carbon footprint for a day's skiing there totals 48.9 kg CO2e per person, 52% of that for travel. The resort wants us all to do more to cut emissions.
Andermatt Unwraps Glacier Ahead of Season
Switzerland’s Andermatt ski area has taken protective covers off its glacier as temperatures are expected to start cooling in the Alps now that meteorological autumn is here.
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.
Summer Ski Area Hotel Delays Opening As “Too Much Snow”
Italy’s Passo Stelvio, a favourite summer training ground for ski teams from around the world, has announced it has had to delay its planned opening on May 31st as there’s “too much snow.”
Austrian Glacier Plans To Be 100% Solar Powered in Winter
The Pitztal glacier, home of Austria’s highest ski slopes and with a seven-month ski season, one of the world’s longest, lasting from early-autumn to mid-spring, has announced its intention to become fully solar electricity powered.
Austrian Glaciers Announce Late Spring Closure Dates
There’s still 2-3 months of the 24-25 ski season to go at seven Austrian glaciers which have now announced their likely closing dates in May and June in six cases, with one aiming to continue to stay open year-round.
Norwegian Glacier Resort Reports Lifts Buried by 10m (33’+) Of Snow
A glacier ski area which usually opens in spring and summer each
The History Of Chacaltaya, Bolivia | The World's Highest Ski Resort That Disappeared Because of Climate Change
Chacaltaya Ski Resort stands at an altitude of 5,375m (17634 ft)