Skiers stuck at the Stubai Glacier – Sölden also inaccessible Continuing snowfalls on the mountain and heavy rain in the valley have caused serious trouble in the regions of Tyrol, Oberkärnten, South Tyrol and Salzburger Land. Fallen trees, avalanches, landslides and floods have made several valleys... read more...
'Snowvember' brings Alps up to 70 centimeters of snow Winter has officially arrived in the alpine ski resorts. The region has been getting snowfall for days, with up to 70 centimeters of fresh snow reported in the last 48 hours alone. 'Snowvember' is predicted to continue bringing snow to... read more...
Vail Resorts acquire another 17 US ski resorts Global market leaders Vail Resorts continue their shopping spree with the 264-million Dollar acquisition of Peak Resorts, adding 17 new ski areas to their portfolio. The new resorts are among the smaller ones in the US, located in the East... read more...
Kaprun lift connection to be completed soon On November 30 this year, the long-awaited 3K-lift is expected to begin operating, completing the tremendous axis of aerial lifts. The “K-onnection” including the Maiskogelbahn , which was opened last year together with the Kaprun-Center, will... read more...
New Lift Projects in Val Gardena and Alpe di Siusi Val Gardena is one of the top ski areas in the world. With an entrance to the famous Sellaronda, over 100 kilometers of red marked slopes and a touch of Dolce Vita, the South Tyrolean ski area is an absolute highlight for sporty skiers and... read more...
Alta Badia: Two Lift Projects for the New Season Known for its fantastic panorama and culinary delights, Alta Badia is one of the most popular ski resorts in South Tyrol. In the upcoming season, winter sports enthusiasts can expect two new ski lifts. Investments will also be made in upgrading... read more...
First European destination on the Ikon Pass Spending the whole season in the same ski resort is too boring for you? With the Ikon Pass you can enjoy the mountains in 41 top destinations worldwide. As of the 2019/20 season, the Matterhorn Ski Paradise in Zermatt is now the first... read more...
Major Lift Projects at Snow Space Salzburg Now it's official: The ground-breaking ceremony in the Snow Space Salzburg ski resort on September 3, 2019 heralded the two construction projects for the new Flying Mozart gondola lift and the connection to Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl/Kleinarl.... read more...
SkiStar - a Scandinavian success story Whoever followed the World Ski Championships 2019 in Åre will have noticed the name SkiStar. The Swedish operator of the ski resort was the title sponsor of the event. But the company is not only active in Sweden. SkiStar also operates ski... read more...
Ski amadé: Which ski resorts and regions are included? 760 km of slopes, 270 lifts, 260 huts and one ski pass - that's Ski amadé. Austria's largest ski pass network offers skiing fun in 25 ski resorts spread over five regions. Find out what the network has to offer and which ski resorts belong to... read more...
Only one pass for Saalbach, Schmitten and Kitzsteinhorn Big change in three important ski resorts around Salzburg: From winter 2019/20 only the common Alpin Card for Schmitten, Kitzsteinhorn-Maiskogel and Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang-Fieberbrunn will be sold. The tickets provide access to... read more...
Skiing in South America: the 5 Biggest Ski Resorts While we are at the height of summer, enjoying the sun, eating ice cream and spending our days by the lake, winter is well underway south of the equator. In South America, the ski season has just started. Winter-sports fans can hardly wait to... read more...
Skiing in Egypt: Pyramids, Pistes & Penguins Out of the desert and onto the ski slope! If you don't think skiing is possible in Egypt, think again. Only 30 km from Cairo, wintersports enthusiasts can indeed find some pistes. While Ski Egypt does not compare to ski resorts in the mountains,... read more...
Skiing in Japan: A practical guide Organising a holiday to Japan might seem a daunting proposition to some people, but I’m here to tell you that planning a ski trip to the land of Ja-pow isn’t as hard as you might think. We coordinated our ski break in February... read more...
Hannibal - Sölden's Show of Superlatives A unique and special highlight will take place in Sölden on the 12th April 2019. Against the impressive backdrop of Rettenbach glacier, Glacier Spectacle Hannibal lets you experience the famous Alpine crossing of the Carthaginian commander in a... read more...
New Glacier Ride: World's Highest Cable Car in Zermatt Ski resort Zermatt / Breul-Cervina, located beneath Matterhorn's magical peak, is known for superlatives. In winter 2018/19 another highlight was added to the list: the world's highest 3S cableway up to Klein Matterhon. It took... read more...
Skiing on Mount Yōtei Volcano in Japan You've always wanted to ski down the crater of a volcano? Off to Japan then! Because on the island of Hokkaido you can do just that. Our friends Armin and Korbi went back-country skiing on Yōtei-zan volcano, and sent us some impressive... read more...
Skiing in Canada: Our 11-Day Trip Through Alberta Off to the Rocky Mountains! We made our way to one of the most beautiful regions in Canada again in winter 2018/19. Besides four of Alberta's finest ski resorts we have also tested some off-piste activities for you this time. Here is everything... read more...
Skiing in Czech Republic: Three of the Best Resorts With ever-increasing prices in the Alps, ski holidays in Czech Republic are booming. Well groomed slopes, terrain parks, cross-country tracks and toboggan rides make for diverse winter fun at the various mountain regions of the country. And... read more...
Powder Pancakes: Celebrating Fresh Snow in Aspen Thanks to continuous fresh snow and numerous blizzards, Aspen, Colorado, boasts ideal conditions for winter sports enthusiasts. Starting this season, skiers and snowboarders enjoy a new culinary highlight as well. From now on, free Powder... read more...
Photo Gallery: Austria Covered in Snow Galore Austria is covered in snow, and it just won't stop. Starting slowly at first, the current snow masses more than make up for any lack of powder at the beginning of the season. The Northern Alps are deep in snow. Numerous resorts have been... read more...
Historic Investment for the New Season at Whistler Blackcomb A lot has been done at the Canadian ski resort Whistler Blackcomb over the past few months. Thanks to a historic $66 million CAD investment, three new lifts start for the winter season 2018/2019. Let us show you all the novelties you can... read more...
Photo Gallery: The Beauty of Skiing in Levi The reindeer bid you welcome! If you want a long season, slopes practically to yourself, and sufficient snow, you should venture to Levi in Lapland this winter. The largest ski resort in Finland hosts the alpine skiing pros for the slalom race... read more...