Snow Groomer Falls 1,300 Feet Down Mountain at Glacier 3000 Resort Near Les Diablerets, Switzerland A terrible work accident occurred on the Les Diablerets side of the Glacier 3000 Resort in Switzerland on Monday, April 22, in which a Pistenbully snow groomer tumbled down a slope of the Swiss ski resort, severely injuring the driver. Around 8:35 in the morning, a snow groomer tipped over for unknown reasons as the driver was returning it to […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 23, 2024 0 Comments
Corvatsch Ski Area near St. Moritz, Switzerland, is Ringing Out the 23/24 Season with 6th Annual Spring Fest The Corvatsch Ski Area near St. Moritz, Switzerland, will ring out the 23/24 season with its annual Spring Festival. This year will be the sixth Spring Festival at the mid-station of the Murtel Tram Way. This year’s band on the big stage will be The Baseballs. The Baseballs is a German rock ‘n’ roll band founded in Berlin in 2007. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 22, 2024 0 Comments
Zermatt, Switzerland, Announces Changes to Summer Operations: No Training for Elite Athletes The FIS World Cup season has wrapped up and international ski racers are planning their upcoming summer training. Aside from off-snow training such as strength and endurance, vital on-snow training needs to be scheduled over the summer months. Popular locations for European teams are typically the glaciers across Europe due to their proximity and for some skiers and boarders also […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 17, 2024 0 Comments
Skier Missing in Easter Monday Avalanche in Zermatt, Switzerland, Identified as Canadian Army Captain The missing person after the Easter Monday avalanche in Zermatt, Switzerland, has been identified by the Canadian Government on April 7 as Canadian Armed Forces member Captain Sean Thomas. Captain Thomas was on leave in Zermatt, Switzerland, from Operation IMPACT in the Middle East, and is presumed dead following the avalanche on Monday, April 1, that claimed the lives of […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 7, 2024 0 Comments
Introducing the Resorts Added to Ikon with Addition of St. Moritz, Switzerland Ikon Pass just added the Engadin St. Moritz ski area to its European offering, giving Ikon Pass holders 5-7 days of access to the resorts in this mountain cooperative. But what does this actually entail? Engadin Mountains is a group of resorts and ski areas in the Upper Engadin Valley on a single ski pass. The inclusion of Engadin St. […] Brains Julia Schneemann | April 5, 2024 0 Comments
Ikon Pass Adds Renowned St. Moritz in Switzerland for Winter ’24/’25 Score the Lowest Prices of the Season Through April 18 Ikon Pass welcomes St. Moritz to the Ikon Pass community for winter 24/25, joining Zermatt in Switzerland for a total of six incredible European destinations. April 18, 2024, is the last day to score your Ikon Pass at spring’s lowest prices; prices go up $110, and savings end. Ikon Pass […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 4, 2024 0 Comments
Swatch Nines at Schilthorn, Switzerland, Invites Public on April 13 From the April 9-13, Swatch Nines will take over the slopes of Schilthorn, Switzerland, for a session of the superlative variety. Top athletes from across the spectrum of freestyle skiing and snowboarding will take part in sky-high sessions on this year’s monumental hip feature, while a public day invites all comers to witness the action in person. PUBLIC DAY: SATURDAY, […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 3, 2024 1 Comment
Avalanche Hits Helicopter near Verbier, Switzerland, Leaving 3 People Dead [Updated April 5, 2024, with correct last names for survivors] A fatal helicopter accident was reported on Tuesday, April 2, at Petit Combin, near Verbier, Switzerland. Three people lost their lives in the accident while three further people were injured. According to the police report, a type B3 helicopter crashed at the Petit Combin, a popular backcountry and heliskiing location […] Avalanche Julia Schneemann | April 3, 2024 0 Comments