Despite the heat of this summer, there are still a number of ski areas around Europe which are open or plan to start skiing in September 2021. Some have, however, closed (such as Tignes in …
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Ski resort news and other items of interest from all over the world.
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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Italy reimposes ban on ski resorts
The Italian government has blocked the opening of the country’s ski resorts, which had been expected for this week. Health Minister Roberto Speranza extended the existing ban on winter sports for recreational skiers on Sunday, …
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Italy reopens ski resorts from mid-February
Some ski resorts in Italy that are currently closed will be able to reopen from next Monday, February 15, the Italian government has announced. The Conference of Regions and the Technical and Scientific Committee approved …
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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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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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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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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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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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