[VIDEO] Ski Crosser for the German National Team Posts Video Showing What it’s Like Being a Professional Ski Racer Fans often wonder what a day in the life of one of their favorite athletes is like. What do they do, what do they eat, and how do they train? These are all questions that fans might think about. It is just human curiosity; seeing what these athletes do daily is fun. Social media has made following our favorite athletes […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 25, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] There Was Snow at Ski Areas on Every Continent Last Week In a rare meteorological phenomenon, ski resorts across multiple continents experienced fresh snowfall last week, offering rare September stoke for winter sports enthusiasts. Fresh snow touched peaks across the globe, from the Alps of Europe to the Southern Hemisphere’s dwindling ski season in New Zealand and even to the slopes of Lesotho in Africa. Related: [UPDATED] Direct Weather Winter 2024-25 […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 23, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] German Hiker Succumbs to Injuries After Avalanche Buries 6 near St. Johan im Pongau, Austria A total of six people were struck by an avalanche on Tuesday afternoon, September 17, while hiking to Schรถdersee, Austria.Three people were buried, of which two suffered minor injuries and one person suffered serious injuries. The three injured hikers were flown to the University Hospital in Salzburg by helicopter, where the latter person succumbed to her injuries in the night. […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | September 18, 2024 2 Comments
Ellie Goulding to Headline Top of the Mountain Opening Concert at Ischgl, Austria U.K. Singer Ellie Goulding will be headlining theย โTop of the Mountain Opening Concertโ at Ischgl, Austria, on November 30. Goulding will perform many of her biggest hits, like โLove Me Like You Do,โ alongside tunes from her latest album, โHigher Than Heaven.โ The concert will be held at the Ischgl Stage at the Silvretta Valley station in the Silvretta […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 18, 2024 0 Comments
Which European Ski Areas Are Open in September? Have the recent pictures of the snowstorm wet your appetite for the 2024-25 season? If you are wondering where you can ski right now, or very soon, we have assembled a list for our European readers of all the resorts open or opening in September. Switzerland Zermatt Home to the iconic Matterhorn, Zermatt offers year-round skiing on the Theodul Glacier. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 18, 2024 0 Comments
Crans-Montana, Switzerland, Officially Confirmed as Host of the 2027 FIS Alpine World Championships The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) announced last week that the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana will host the 2027 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. The hosting contract between the local organizing committee (LOC), the municipalities, Swiss-Ski, and FIS was signed on September 13. The hosting contract ensures the smooth running of the event to FIS standards. With the agreement […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 17, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Austrian Ski Resort Extends Lift Operations for Whole Week Due to Huge Snowstorm The small ski area Hochkeil in Austria has announced on its social media channels that it will operate for the entire week, provided conditions allow for safe skiing and riding. Hochkeil was the first non-glacier ski area to open for the 2024-25 season this Sunday when lift operators decided to start spinning the Arthurhaus Lift. โIf the snow lasts, weโll […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 16, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Day 4 of the Summer Snowstorm in the European Alps The summer snowstorm in Europe is on its way out, leaving behind magical images of winter conditions in the northeastern Alps. Temperatures are set to rise above freezing again in most areas by Wednesday. There is some rain forecast for Tuesday, but it is not in the quantities that we have seen from Thursday to Sunday. Lower-lying regions are […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | September 16, 2024 0 Comments