Top 7 Ski Resorts in Greece Greece has always been a popular vacation destination for purveyors of ancient history, stunning natural beauty, and laid-back lifestyles. Legendary destinations such as the Parthenon on the Acropolis, the stadium at Delphi, and the cliff towns on Santorini garner most of the headlines and attract the bulk of the tourists visiting the country. But consuming delicious seafood, island-hopping from Athens, and […] Brains Jared Roberts | December 4, 2023 0 Comments
Incredible Early Season Snow in Europe Provides Best Start to Season in Years The ski season has begun and while the U.S. is off to somewhat of a rocky start (pun intended), Europe is seeing a fantastic start to the season across the Alps. According to British newspaper The Telegraph, it is the best start to the season in 20 years, although we have not been able to independentely verify this claim. Up […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 28, 2023 0 Comments
Mont Blanc, Western Europe’s Tallest Mountain, Has Shrunk Over 7-Feet in 2-Years Due to Warmer Summers Mont Blanc, Western Europe’s tallest mountain, has shrunk more than seven feet (2.2m) over the past two years, marking its lowest point since precise measurements began 22 years ago. Researchers attribute this significant drop to warmer summers shrinking the mountain’s snowpack. Related: Mount Everest | The World’s Highest Mountain Just Got Almost 3-Feet Taller A team of topographers who recently […] SnowBrains | October 6, 2023 0 Comments
The 1st Non-Glacial Northern Hemisphere Resorts Will Open in 7 Days Summer is over, and fall is here. The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are finally dropping, and the leaves are turning. “Winter is coming.” In Finland. Levi, the nation’s largest ski area, and Ruka, another one of the largest, both plan to open on October 6th, 2023, the first non-glacial resorts in the northern hemisphere to do so. That’s […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 29, 2023 0 Comments
Is This the Best Deal Out There for a European Ski Vacation? A European ski vacation is something special. Beautiful mountains, huge ski regions, and deep ski culture abound. Not only that, but skiing is relatively affordable compared to the U.S. Now, a lesser-known ski resort in central Europe is taking it to another level. Jasna Ski Resort in Slovakia has gained attention for being an incredibly affordable option for a European […] Industry News Brent Thomas | September 26, 2023 0 Comments
French Ski Resorts Val d’Isere and Tignes Will Not Open for Autumn Skiing and Riding This Year Once upon a time, the interconnected French ski areas of Val d’Isere and Tignes would spin their chairlifts 365 days a year, weather permitting. They are known as the resorts with the longest ski seasons in France. But then it started getting warm. Espace Killy is the name of the large ski area network that intertwines Val d’Isere and Tignes, which […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | August 14, 2023 0 Comments
[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
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