After the massive snowfall in the Austrian mountains from the beginning of November, several ski resorts have chosen to open before planned. Quite unusually, the slopes at several ski resorts look much better than usual at this time of year. So why not just open the ski resorts for the many expectant skiers? So in ths weekend, 17-19. november 2017,…
Whistler Blackcomb has confirmed their opening date for the winter season 2017-2018. After heavy snowfall, ski resorts have decided to open Friday 17 November 2017. Almost a week before planned! A spokesman from Whistler ski resort said that following a day of cold temperatures allowing for prime snowmaking conditions and then a favourable snow weather forecast predicting more than 50…
As one of the first ski resorts in the world, the little barely known ski resort Rauland in Norway has filmed some of their slopes with a 360-degree camera, ready for VR virtual reality. Expedia has launched the project with virtual reality 360-degree video experience of the resort. The videos, which can be viewed on both mobile and desktop devices,…
The last week has the snow fallen massively in the alps, and especially in Tyrol. This could indicate a very good snow season for ski resorts in Europe. Some resorts have almost 100 cm of fresh fresh snow!(Kaunertal Glacier 80 cm, Val Senales 70 cm, Hintertux Glacier 65 cm, Brunni – Engelberg 65 cm, Sölden 60 cm). See the full list with resort with fresh new snow here. One…
Ski-focused airline Powdair is taking the snow-sports industry by storm after its public debut at The Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Show last week. Keen to welcome skiers and snowboarders onto its planes this winter, the new airline has announced a number of special offers for passengers in association with its partner resorts in Switzerland. Included in the exclusive deals are free lift passes…
Rob Katz, CEO of Vail Resorts, has established a $58 million charitable fund that will make grants to nonprofit social service organizations in the mountain communities where his company operates. The creation of the donor-advised fund was announced Monday by Vail Resorts. According to a news release, the funding will come from Katz exercising his share appreciation rights, or SARs, before…
Tickets for Eurostar’s high-speed services from London St Pancras and Ashford International to the French Alps go on sale at 8am on Wednesday (July 19). The direct services to three stations, Moûtiers, Aime La Plagne and Bourg St Maurice, provide easy access to many top French ski resorts, including Courchevel and Méribel in the Trois Vallées, Tignes, Les Arcs and…
This is a great opportunity if you are interested in working in the ski industry and want to get a foot on the ladder. You should be a passionate skier or boarder with a sound knowledge of resorts in both Europe and North America, as well as the student snowsports scene. We are looking for an enthusiastic person with excellent…