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
Record Turnout for 3rd Glacier Clean-Up Day at Diavolezza near St. Moritz, Switzerland On Wednesday, July 24, the third Bernina Glacier Clean-Up Day took place at Diavolezza near St. Moritz, Switzerland. A group of 90 volunteers collected around 552 pounds or 250 kilograms of garbage on the Pers Glacier and Morteratsch Glacier under the guidance of experienced mountain guides from the Mountaineering School Pontresina (‘Bergsteigerschule Pontresina’) and the Go Vertical Mountaineering School. The Bernina […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | August 9, 2024 0 Comments
Snow Farming at Diavolezza, Switzerland: Pioneering Sustainable Riding Snow farming involves the meticulous year-round collection, preservation, and management of snow to guarantee consistent cover for the slopes. At the end of winter, snow is gathered and strategically stockpiled and covered in insulating materials in designated areas to conserve for the next season. This ensures a base for early-season skiing but also plays a vital role in glacier preservation. […] Industry News Jack Bynum | June 30, 2024 0 Comments
Second Fatal Avalanche in a Month Strikes at Piz Palü, near Diavolezza, Switzerland At noon on Sunday, May 19, a backcountry skier was swept away and killed at the Piz Palü in Switzerland. This is the second fatal avalanche in the same mountain range in a month. An ice fall triggered an avalanche below Piz Palü on the Morteratsch Glacier on Sunday, May 5. Related: Ice Fall on Glacier Kills German Backcountry Skier […] Avalanche Julia Schneemann | May 20, 2024 1 Comment
Ice Fall on Glacier Kills German Backcountry Skier near Diavolezza, Switzerland A German backcountry skier was killed in an ice fall near the Diavolezza ski area, part of the Engadin St. Moritz ski area in Switzerland on Sunday, May 5, 2024. The man was part of a group of three backcountry skiers who were traveling from Diavolezza to Piz Palü and from there down to the valley via the Morteratsch glacier. […] Julia Schneemann | May 13, 2024 0 Comments
Diavolezza, Switzerland, Conditions Report: First Turns of the Season Report from Wednesday, November 8, 2023 Diavolezza is the first resort to open in the Upper Engadine area in Switzerland. Diavolezza is situated in the Bernina mountain range at an altitude of 2,958m (9,705 ft), and as you drive the pass road to the ski area, you cross the train line several times and you can often see the world […] Conditions Report Julia Schneemann | November 9, 2023 0 Comments
Diavolezza Ski Area, Switzerland, Postpones Season Opening By a Week Due to Lack of Snow The Swiss ski area Diavolezza near the famous ski town of St. Moritz announced yesterday, Tuesday, October 17, 2023, that the season opening for the public will have to be postponed by a week this year. The ski area was slated to open to the public on Saturday, October 21, 2023, but season opening will be moved most likely to […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 18, 2023 0 Comments
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