A heavy dump of early November snow has resulted in many of the Lake Tahoe ski resorts announcing opening dates in this month, with some already open at the time of writing. Ski area opening …
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Ski resort news and other items of interest from all over the world.
October skiing in Europe: 2022 Update
October is the real start of the early ski season in Europe. Most (but not all) of the glacier resorts will be up and running during the month, helped by snowmaking and colder night-time temperatures. …
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Dachstein glacier cancels alpine ski season
The Dachstein glacier in Austria this week announced that it will not be opening for downhill skiing in autumn or winter season 2022-23. The lift company management said that the closure of the ski area …
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The most expensive lift passes in Europe – 2022 update
The costs of skiing seem to increase every year. One cost that almost never goes down is the cost of a daily or weekly ski lift pass. One way to keep the cost of a …
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September skiing in Europe
Despite the heat of the summer, there are still a number of ski areas around Europe which are open or plan to start skiing in September. Some have, however, closed (such as Tignes in France) …
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Colorado ski resorts – 2021 opening dates
The main Colorado ski areas are planning, as usual, to open in the last week of November. At the time of writing, three ski resorts are already operating and, as fresh snow is forecast in …
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Bridal Veil Mountain Resort proposal
Plans for a major new ski resort project near Vancouver have been put forward by a group of local businessmen. The proposed ski area would be slightly closer to the city than Whistler ski resort. …
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Best ski hut in Europe
An Austrian ski hut has been voted the ‘best in Europe’ by readers of the leading German ski industry publication Skimagazin. The Wedelhütte is in the middle of the Hochzillertal-Kaltenbach ski area at 2350 metres …
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Skiing and social distancing
The next winter season seems a long way away and most skiers are understandably concentrating on the here and now in the immediate surroundings and environment. But if – and, despite the hopes and pressure …
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Ski workouts for summer
Incorporate these exercises into your regular workout routine to help keep your body in shape for the next ski season. Ignore the rainy weather of spring or autumn and help alleviate the effect of all …
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