Direct Train Lines From London to the Alps Could Be Removed Due to Brexit Border Issues The European train company Eurostar, which has international routes through Northwestern Europe and the United Kingdom, has recently announced that the direct trains from London to the Alps may be canceled for the upcoming winter. These reports stem from the additional passport checks and border issues between the UK and the European Union. The UK withdrew from the European Union […] Industry News Quintin Mills | July 18, 2023 0 Comments
A Look at the Word “Snow” in Different Languages Snow is a worldwide phenomenon. Different cultures experience the same excitement and struggles from snow and its effect. It’s present in the icy tundras of Antarctica to the majestic mountaintops of the Himalayas. It’s more than a word. It’s a lifestyle that comes with its own set of rules and fun. Related: The Ultimate Guide to Skier Slang One could […] Brains Quintin Mills | July 13, 2023 0 Comments
Val Cenis, France, Introduces Europe’s First Weather Guarantee Snow enthusiasts relish the days when the Snow Gods bless them with a powder day. However, Mother Nature can be fickle and sometimes will ruin your one weekend of skiing or boarding with a blizzard, forcing lifts to close. Related: VIDEO: Resort Turns All Year? All-Weather Snowmaking System Launched Skiers and boarders at Val Cenis, France, now have the option […] Industry News Quintin Mills | July 10, 2023 0 Comments
Kilian Jornet Survives Avalanche on Mt. Everest On May 24th, Kilian Jornet, 35, set off an avalanche in the Hornbein Couloir on the West Ridge of Everest. He survived a 50-meter fall down the couloir. The West Ridge is known as one of the most difficult and treacherous routes to the peak of Everest. The Hornbein Couloir is around 500 vertical meters, and it was first ascended […] Avalanche Quintin Mills | June 1, 2023 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Skiing Tahoe Steeps at Mt. Rose, NV To the Mt. Rose locals, this is a hill worth dying on. It’s one of those mountains where the die-hards vehemently defend their territory against the likes of the Ikon and Epic Pass mountains that, according to them, litter the Tahoe area. If you get on a lift with Rose locals, be prepared to hear how many laps they’ve done […] Industry News Quintin Mills | May 18, 2023 0 Comments
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