Europe’s Top 11 Most Beautiful Ski Hotels Europe is the cradle of Alpine chic and distinct building styles vary strongly from region to region. While some villages are known for the century-old history and architecture, others embrace a more modern style, which often depends on the time resorts were founded. With the Alps spanning across a multitude of countries, unique styles have developed over the decades, varying […] Julia Schneemann | November 9, 2025 3 Comments
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 | September 13, 2025 8 Comments
Italian Mountain Rescue Teams are at the Limit, as Deaths and Rescues Surge Over Summer In just one month—between June 21 and July 23—83 people lost their lives in the Italian mountains, while five people are still missing, according to the National Alpine and Speleological Rescue Corps (CNSAS). Recent data shared by CNSAS reveals a shocking trend of nearly three deaths per day for the first month of the summer holidays. In addition, rescue operations […] Hiking Julia Schneemann | July 27, 2025 1 Comment
“Alpine Rescue Is Not a Taxi Service”—Rescue of American Tourist in Sneakers near Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Prompts Outburst by Regional Politician An American tourist had to be rescued on Lagazuoi Mountain, Italy, by Alpine Rescue ‘CNSAS Veneto’ on Wednesday, June 12, around noon. The 33-year-old man had become trapped in a snowfield at an altitude of 8,136 feet (2,480 meters), wearing only sneakers and without any appropriate hiking equipment. He was unharmed but sent off a distress call, and CNSAS rescue […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | June 16, 2024 0 Comments
Inflation Drives Price Hikes at European Ski Resorts for 22/23 Amidst rising costs driven by inflation and increased energy prices, several European ski resorts have announced price hikes this season. Prices in Austria are set to hike by an average of 8% across the country. SnowBrains had a look for our readers across different resorts. St. Anton in the state of Tyrol will increase their day pass from €61 to […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 28, 2022 0 Comments
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