[PHOTOS] Surprise Wintry Spell Drops 4″ Fresh Snow on Ski Resorts in the Alps A surprising wintry spell in the midst of summer brought fresh snow to the Alps yesterday. Germany’s Zugspitze Glacier reported 4″ (10cm). Related: Only 10 Weeks Until Ruka, Finland, Opens for 23/24 Season In France, Avoriaz and Les Arcs also shared pictures of snowfall. According to J2Ski, the Hintertux glacier in Austria reported temperatures of 19ºF (-7ºC) at its summit […] SnowBrains | August 8, 2023 0 Comments
Soaring Temperatures in Alps Cause Summer Ski Resorts to Close Much like in the summer of 2022, 2023 temperatures in Europe have been soaring to record levels. This is partially thanks to the El-Niño weather pattern and human-made climate change. High temperatures in high-elevation areas such as the Swiss Alps and the Pyrenees have caused ski resorts to close summer skiing on Glaciers. In addition, many forests in the Swiss […] Weather Ian McIsaac | July 26, 2023 0 Comments
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
Two Consecutive Cold Fronts Heading for Australian Alps Two consecutive cold fronts are heading for the Australian Snowy Mountains, bringing much-needed snow to the alpine ranges. The first cold front will hit on Sunday, June 18, 2023, and last until Monday. Snow forecasts range from 20cm (8 inches) to 43cm (17 inches) for those two days, and snow is expected down to 900m (2,950ft) above sea level. The […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | June 17, 2023 0 Comments
Candide Thovex Gets Engaged to Fashion Model From the Alps View this post on Instagram A post shared by Candide Thovex (@candidethovex) Love, like skiing, is a dance of passion. A fire burning, observable and palpable, but scarcely understood. A feeling. A mode. A way of life. One of skiing’s greatest athletes, 41-year-old Candide Thovex, publically announced his love today with news of his engagement to French model Ambre Socquet Juglard. The […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | June 1, 2023 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Afton Alps, MN — The Joy of Skiing the St. Croix Nestled in the St. Croix River Valley in the tiny town of Afton, MN, lies the popular weekend getaway and nighttime ski location of Afton Alps. Yes, ‘The State of Hockey’ is better known for its skating than its skiing, but with everyone on skates and such similar edge control, skiing comes as second nature to Minnesotans — and let me […] Tate Sundberg | May 14, 2023 1 Comment
Cold Snap Brings Early Snowfalls to Australian Alps An early cold snap has delivered unexpected snowfalls to eastern Australia, with snow falling down to 800m in some regions, like the Blue Mountains which are just an hour from Sydney. The states of New South Wales (‘NSW’) and Victoria (‘VIC’) saw a slow moving cold front sweeping across the south-east of Australia, bringing rain, hail, grauple and even snow, […] Industry News Oz Brains | May 8, 2023 0 Comments
Skier Rescued After 3 Days Stranded Inside Mountain Hut in French Alps Aurélie Dutertre, a 46-year-old French mountaineer was stranded in the Alps for three days and four nights. Dutertre found refuge in a small wooden hut on the Sept Laux mountain in the French Alps after a snowstorm hit while she was alone in the backcountry. Related: Teton County Search & Rescue Conducts 2 Heli Rescues in 1 Day, Including a […] Backcountry Luke Guilford | April 25, 2023 0 Comments