Forest Fires and Extreme Heat Are Wreaking Havoc in Europe A heatwave in Europe is causing widespread forest fires. Portugal, Spain, France, Greece, and Morocco are the countries most affected, but many parts of the eurozone are dealing with extreme conditions. Temperatures have reached 116°F in Portugal and 113°F in Spain. These temperatures have triggered wildfires that have forced thousands of people to evacuate. To make matters worse, the temperatures […] Fire Brent Thomas | July 19, 2022 1 Comment
This Winter May Be the Best Time for a European Ski Vacation as the Euro and US Dollar Reach Parity For the first time in almost two decades, the euro and the US dollar are worth equal value. Just like in the U.S., the European Union is in fear of a looming recession. High inflation and energy supply uncertainty are driving the markets. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine exacerbates the problem. Some experts predict that the euro could fall even further. […] Industry News Brent Thomas | July 18, 2022 0 Comments
11 People Killed as More Than 100 Avalanches Hit Austrian and Swiss Mountains Avalanches killed eleven people in four days when more than 100 avalanches struck Austria and Switzerland, local media reported Sunday. “The past three days have seen some 100 avalanche-type incidents requiring 70 interventions.” – Tyrol regional authorities said Sunday One person died Thursday, and several others were injured in avalanches in the Graubunden region of Switzerland, which borders Austria’s Tyrol. […] Avalanche AvyBrains | February 6, 2022 0 Comments
European Glacier Threatened by Expansion Plan to Combine 2 Ski Areas By 2050 it is predicted that the majority of the glaciers in the Eastern Alps will have disappeared due to global warming. Due to a new project in Europe, some of the largest and last glaciers may disappear from the Alps sooner than expected. The project itself is called “Europe’s largest contiguous glacier ski resort”, and the expansion is huge. […] Industry News Evan Boughey | January 7, 2022 2 Comments
How to Get 30% Off Ski and Snowboard Rentals at 50 Different Destinations in North America and Europe With ski season starting, any last-minute equipment may be hard to find and expensive to obtain. Luckily, ski and snowboard rentals are 30% off at 50 different destinations in North America and Europe. TravelZoo is partnering with Ski Butlers to offer this great deal and even pick up athletes’ rentals when they are done. In order to receive this offer, […] Industry News Breya Bergom | December 7, 2021 0 Comments
NASA: Retreating Glaciers Revealing World War I Secrets in European Alps On November 11, the United States honors those who have served in the armed forces with the federal holiday Veterans Day. Elsewhere in the world, this date is observed as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day. Today it is a day to honor all veterans, but the date was originally chosen to mark the anniversary of the end of hostilities in […] SnowBrains | November 11, 2021 0 Comments
Ski Club From Afghanistan Evacuated to Italy Amidst Chaotic Taliban Takeover With the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan, tens of thousands of individuals and families are trying to escape and are fighting for their lives. Several countries and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have contributed to the evacuation efforts, but with the Taliban seemingly in control and with groups like ISIS-K contributing to the high levels of uncertainty, the atmosphere in Afghanistan is extremely unpredictable […] Industry News Jesse | August 30, 2021 2 Comments
Italy’s Mount Etna Volcano Increased in Height Over the Past 6 Months Mount Etna of Italy, now Europe’s tallest active volcano ever, has increased in height over the past six months. According to the National Institute for Geophysics and Vulcanology, the volcano’s most active crater has risen to 11,000 feet above sea level. Related: Sharks Discovered Living in a Volcano Because of the nearly 50 layers of ash and lava the mountain has experienced […] Brains Breya Bergom | August 18, 2021 0 Comments