Ski Resorts in France to Remain Closed Until January French President Emmanuel Macron said in a national TV address yesterday that the country’s ski resorts will not be allowed to open for Christmas and New Year holidays. Macron said coronavirus risks made it “impossible” to allow winter sports to resume quickly. Related: Italy Seeking Support of Neighboring Countries to Ban Skiing Over Christmas The President will consult with neighboring countries […] SnowBrains | November 25, 2020 0 Comments
2020 World Ski Award Winners Announced The World Ski Awards, launched in 2013, have announced their 2020 winners just in time for the winter 20/21 season. World World’s Best Ski Resort 2020 Winner: Val Thorens (France) -Val Thorens has won the award 7 out of the last 8 years, only bested by Kitzbuhel, Austria in 2015 World’s Best Ski Hotel 2020 Winner: W Verbier (Switzerland) United […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | November 20, 2020 0 Comments
France and Germany Enter 4-Week Lockdown Forcing Ski Resorts to Close Both Germany and France announced new a nationwide lockdown on Wednesday, throwing the only-just-begun ski season into disarray as ski resorts have been forced to close. In France, President Emmanuel Macron announced the second lockdown in France that will begin on Friday, until December 1st. Germany has entered a four-week shutdown of restaurants, bars, cinemas, theaters, and other leisure facilities in […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 29, 2020 1 Comment
5 Ski Mountaineers Caught & Carried in Avalanche on Mont Blanc, France | Early Season Avalanche Conditions Exist When there’s snow there’s a possibility for avalanches — no matter how early in the season it is. Five skiers/mountaineers triggered an avalanche in the Mont Blanc backcountry as they were climbing the steep Scala couloir when a small slab fractured 20 meters (~60 feet) above them, causing an avalanche and knocking all of them off their feet. They were […] Avalanche AvyBrains | October 23, 2020 0 Comments
20-21 French Ski Season to Begin on Oct. 17 With Opening of 2 Ski Areas It’s ski season in France on Saturday. Two ski resorts — Tignes and Les Deux Alps — are opening on Saturday, Oct. 17 to commence the French ski season. Hoorah! Way to make all of us North Americanos jealous… In a usual year, ski areas in France open in early to mid-November. But this is no ordinary year. Related: Photo […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | October 15, 2020 0 Comments
Photo Tour: Powder Skiing Off The Aiguille Du Midi in Chamonix, France Yesterday View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miles Smart (@milessmartguide) Some people we know were skiing off the Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix, France yesterday. It was clearly epic. There clearly wasn’t much competition. Good on ya, boys. The French alps got 50cms of new snow this week and the locals were on it. The Aiguille du Midi is a […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | September 29, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: September Powder Skiing in France Yesterday… Skip the video ahead to the 1:00 mark to get to the juicy bits… Theo Manzon went powder skiing in La Plagne, France yesterday after they saw 50cms (20″) of new snow. It looks like to was fluffy, fun, cold, and dreamy. Not bad for September 26th, 2020! Maybe 2020 is about to turn around… Thanks for sending this in […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | September 27, 2020 0 Comments
Black Crows Releases 2021 Ski Lineup The French freeski brand, Black Crows, just released their 2021 ski lineup, and boy, does it look good. The Chamonix based company has been making standout skis since 2006 and their 2021 lineup is looking better than ever. Related: VIDEO: Watch Black Crows Athlete Ross Hewitt Search for Fresh Lines off the Legendary Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix With some totally […] Industry News Spencer Cox | September 17, 2020 0 Comments
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