Introducing the Resorts Added to Ikon Pass With the Addition of St. Moritz, Switzerland Earlier this year, Ikon Pass 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. Including Engadin St. […] Brains Julia Schneemann | October 8, 2024 0 Comments
85-Year-Old French Ski Resort Alpe du Grand Serre Forced to Close Permanently—Climate Change to Blame? The Alpe du Grand Serre ski resort in the French Alps has permanently closed, citing financial difficulties and the impacts of climate change, France3 reports. On October 5, 2023, local authorities voted not to reopen the resort for the upcoming winter season, effectively ending its 85-year run as a popular winter sports destination. Related: Climate Change Could Actually Lead to More […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 8, 2024 0 Comments
Top 10 Tips for Skiing With Kids Skiing with kids can be the most rewarding yet also the most frustrating thing you have ever done. Here are our top tips to maximize the fun: 1) Choosing a Resort: Choose your resort very carefully. Avoid long walks with gear or long car trips fully dressed to the lift. Maybe pick a smaller resort with good lift access over […] Brains Julia Schneemann | October 8, 2024 1 Comment
The 9 Busiest Ski Resorts in the World by Visitor Numbers Did you know that there are an estimated 5,764 ski areas worldwide? However, most of that mind-boggling number are mom-and-pop ski areas, with maybe just one or two lifts. If we cut down that number to only include those ski areas with more than four ski lifts to qualify as a ‘ski resort,’ we still have a staggering 1,945 ski […] Brains Julia Schneemann | October 6, 2024 7 Comments
[PHOTOS] More Early-Season Snowfall in the European Alps as More Areas Open for Skiing & Snowboarding Snowfall across the European Alps has brought some early-season delight to ski areas in Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland. While it has been great news for ski resorts, some motorists got caught out by the early snowfall. The Flüela Pass in Switzerland, which connects Davos to the Engadin Valley, has seen almost half a meter (20 inches) of snowfall in […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 5, 2024 0 Comments
Tragic Outcome Feared for Missing 21-Year-Old German Hiker in Tyrol, Austria A hiking trip involving two 21-year-olds from Germany has tragically ended with what police believe to be the death of one of the men in the Telfs region of Austria. The two young men had set out on a hike from the parking lot of the “Rauthhütte” in Telfs toward “Hohe Mund” on Thursday, October 3. The Hohe Munde is […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | October 5, 2024 0 Comments
2 Non-Glacial Resorts in the Northern Hemisphere Are Now Open for the Season We’re officially into fall, and we’ve had dustings of snow at ski resorts across North America, whetting our appetite for winter. The days are getting shorter and colder, and the countdown to opening day is now on. Related: Which European Ski Resorts are Opening in October? In Finland, they haven’t had to wait as long. Levi, the nation’s largest ski […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 4, 2024 0 Comments
Which European Ski Resorts are Opening in October? While the ski season kicks off in December for most people, some skiers and boarders can barely wait to get their first turns in. If you count yourself in the latter group and are wondering where to head to for some October skiing and snowboarding, these resorts will be opening for the season this month: October 3: Kaunertal Glacier, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 3, 2024 0 Comments
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