The snowy end to April in the Alps shows no sign of abating with a number of resorts posting up to a metre of snowfall in the last three days. The latest big falls come after Gstaad’s Glacier 3000 ski areas reported a 1.5m (five foot) accumulation in a similar period last week. At the start of this week it’s Austria’s Stubai Glacier (pictured top earlier this week) in Tirol region, which has had over a metre of snowfall and is now posting Europe’s deepest snow up high at 5.65 metres (nearly 19 feet), one of the deepest snowpacks reported all season.  It’s staying open to late May. Switzer ..read more

Its only a week or so since Sun Peaks ended their 23-24 season, but the resort reports that Doppelmayr teams and lift parts have already arrived ahead of construction of the Canadian ski centre’s latest high-speed chairlift. The new West Bowl Express will go into service next winter, increasing capacity on the route, part-served between 1992 and 2021 by a T Bar lift, from 600 to 2,000 people per hour and opening up new terrain. Sun Peaks’ West Bowl is a zone of terrain located on Tod Mountain and is one of the famous BC resort’s highest elevation skiable areas. For the past three winters the t ..read more

The 23-24 ski season isn’t quite over at some high altitude and northerly latitude with dozens of resorts like Chamonix, Ischgl, Mammoth, Tignes, Val d’Isere, Val Thorens and Zermatt open into May. But ski holidays for next winter 24-25 have already been on sale since the end of last year and some holiday companies are reporting skiers booking earlier than ever and even that some dates for next season are already sold out for their particular holiday offer. “Booking patterns show more skiers are booking earlier, which traditionally happened after the summer. I didn’t think we would ever surpa ..read more

In the frosty landscape of Åre, Sweden, after 42 meticulous attempts, Jesper Tjäder achieved a landmark in skiing history by completing the world’s first open loop rail. “At 29, Tjäder, a resident of Östersund, Sweden, is not just an Olympic and X-Games medalist but a visionary in freestyle skiing known for his creativity and for regularly executing novel stunts that push the boundaries of what is possible in skiing,” a statement from his sponsors Red Bull explains. The innovative concept, which Tjäder first envisioned after skiing a regular loop in 2016, involves a daring modification: the ..read more

The 23-24 ski season is over at more than 95% of ski areas in the Alps, but of the high areas still operating for one or two more weeks, the past 24 hours has brought up to a foot of fresh snowfall.     Those still open – and there are about 30 ski regions in the Alps opening next week with the snow on high slopes still reported to be up to 4.5 metres (15 feet) thick, include many of the best-known resorts like Chamonix, Cortina, Engelberg, Ischgl, La Plagne, Les Arcs, Les 2 Alpes, Livigno, Tignes, Val Thorens and Val d’Isère. “’I have just returned from Alpe d’Huez, and t ..read more

A new survey of 1,000 skiers and snowboarders has found that they’ll accept higher ski holiday prices averaging up to 11% if it means their trip will have a lower environmental impact. The survey was conducted by Cenusiwde on behalf of the UK’s longest-established ski holiday company, Erna Low, and polled 1,000 “nationally representative people aged 16 and over who said they ski and/or snowboard”. The results found that 92% of snowsports enthusiasts are concerned about climate change, and as a result, said they would be willing to pay an average of 11% more when booking their ski holidays – if ..read more

Zermatt has announced it will offer more summer skiing options for all this year, opening up terrain previously reserved for national team training. The famous Swiss resort, which offers skiing year round on Europe’s highest lift-served slopes, has also said it will switch its focus to helping young ski racers improve with enhanced summer training facilities. Franz Julen, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Markus Hasler, CEO Zermatt Bergbahnen AG, issued a joint statement explaining: “Starting this summer, there will be no training pistes in Zermatt for elite ski teams. The situation wil ..read more

After a challenging start of the 23-24 season the snow gods have smiled on North American ski area over the past few months, dumping an abundance of the white stuff and even throwing in that stunning eclipses for east coast skiers to enjoy last week. As a result (of the snowfall not the eclipse), many areas now have above average spring snow depths and are keeping their slopes open longer than originally planned, some into May. Palisades Tahoe, California Long known as ‘North America’s Spring Skiing Capital’ as well as being one of the continent’s largest ski areas, The Palisades (pictured ab ..read more

In the second year of fundraising for Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK), a charity whose mission is to open snowsports to all, skiers and boarders booking their holidays through Igluski.com have donated almost ten times the sum raised in the previous, inaugural year of the partnership. At the time of booking, either online or via the Iglu Ski reservations team, those booking ski holidays are invited to contribute £1 per passenger for the benefit of Disability Snowsport UK. Total sums raised this ski season to date are £3,704, versus £425 to the same date last year. This means that 247 adults and ..read more

…Beyond France’s Borders Broadening Your Ski Horizons The French Alps have long been the epitome of ski holiday perfection, with their enchanting ski resorts, impeccable snow, and vibrant après-ski culture. However, the mountains beyond France’s borders hold equally captivating treasures, waiting to be discovered by intrepid skiers. This guide invites you to explore the alpine charm of Italy and Austria, offering experiences that rival, and sometimes surpass, those found in French ski resorts.  Italy Italy shines with its incomparable warmth and hospitality, inviting skiers into a world w ..read more