New Mexico’s image outside the USA tends to be of barren deserts, striking rock towers and historic adobe settlements. But the general dry climate also helps to form some wonderful powder snow which falls on …
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Category: Resorts
Take a look at our coverage of some of the famous and less well-known ski resorts around the world.
German ski resorts near Munich
Austrian ski resorts tend to be a big draw for German skiers heading down from the Munich area, given normal conditions. But these days, skiers might be wanting (and having) to stay a little closer …
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Austria shuts down ski areas
Austria has announced the closure of its ski areas for the month of November as part of a wide-ranging programme of restrictions to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The use of cable cars, gondolas …
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Best ski resorts in Idaho
Idaho ski resorts might not have the reputation of the areas in Colorado or Utah. But it is home to one of the most historic ski towns in the world and to a surprising variety …
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Zermatt-Cervinia open international ski area
Update 26.10.20: The Italian side of the international ski area above Cervinia and Zermatt opened as planned on Saturday but was then closed again, pending a safety assessment from the authorities. The Cervinia lift company …
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Reporting from 2500 metres…
Swap your desk job for a slope with fresh powder? Which hardened skier wouldn’t be tempted? Kristin Eitel from the Upper Palatinate region of Germany thought the same – and now she has made skiing …
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Sugarbush starts snowmaking
Sugarbush Resort has begun snowmaking for the 2019-20 winter season ahead of its scheduled Opening Day on Saturday, 23 November. Snowmakers started making snow late last night at upper elevations of both mountains and plan …
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Colorado ski areas you might not know about
Most skiers around the world are familiar with the Aspens and the Vails of this world. These well-known Colorado ski resorts have helped make the state a dream destination for ski breaks booked on other …
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Swiss ski resorts by rail
A growing number of skiers and snowboarders are looking into public transport when they come to arrange their winter holidays in Swiss ski destinations. Some are researching inexpensive links from local airports while others may …
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Get paid to ski – every day
Imagine the grind. The alarm goes off, you struggle out of bed and wander over to the window. The dawn light reveals another dump of fresh snow. Snow that you have to go and ski… …
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