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
Top 11 European Ski Lodges Today we are heading across to Europe to take a look at the ‘créme-de-la-créme’ of European ski lodges. Although, you should probably not call it a lodge over there and rather a hotel. So here they are, the best eleven European ski hotels. Palace Les Airelles Courchevel, Courchevel, France Looking like something out of a Grimm’s fairy tale, the […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 23, 2022 3 Comments
A Slice of St. Moritz, Switzerland, in New York City, NY St. Moritz and Badrutt’s Palace, one of St. Moritz’s most exclusive hotels, are partnering with the Peninsula Hotel in New York City to bring you a Swiss experience in Chalet de Ning in the Peninsula’s rooftop bar. The pop-up emulates an evening at Paradiso, the on-mountain club owned since last season by Badrutt’s Palace. Paradiso is located on the slopes […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | November 17, 2022 0 Comments
Dior Launches 22/23 Wintersports Fashion Line ‘DiorAlps Capsule’ After the massive success of its inaugural 21/22 DiorAlps collection, Dior has again released a DiorAlps capsule for the 22/23 winter season. Dior partnered with renowned sports brands to combine their iconic, elegant designs with the best in snowsports innovation. Helmets, ski masks, and body armor are made in collaboration with POC of Sweden. Jackets and ski pants are designed […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 18, 2022 1 Comment
FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup Calendar Released for 22/23 – Women’s Events The full FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup Calendar for winter 22/23 has been released. There will be a total of 42 women’s races in 21 different resorts. Below is the calendar for the women’s season 22/23 in Alpine ski racing. Related: FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup Calendar Released for 22/23 – Men’s Events The women have the honor of kicking […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 14, 2022 0 Comments
Top 9 Most Expensive Ski Towns in the World Engel & Völkers has released its new rankings of the world’s most expensive ski towns. The list is based on two factors: top prices per square meter for freehold apartments and the highest asking prices for private residences. Related: Top 9 Most Expensive Season Passes in the USA What makes these places buyers’ top choices? Engel & Völkers says there […] Industry News Liam Abbott | October 10, 2022 1 Comment
The Start of Modern Skiing? A Look At 7 of the World’s Oldest Ski Resorts Where is the Birthplace of Modern Skiing? According to the International Skiing History Association, the art of skiing dates back some 3,000 years when archaeological evidence across the Eurasian arctic region shows evidence of primitive skis. But surely that doesn’t reflect today’s modern skiing with perfectly groomed slopes and high-speed lifts. So where do you go to find the birthplace […] Industry News Ryan Kime | September 7, 2022 3 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Engadine St Moritz, Switzerland Everybody has heard of St. Moritz but most people don’t actually realize that it is only the name of the glitzy town by the lake and not the name of the ski area. The ski area above St. Moritz is actually called Corviglia and is only one of several ski areas in the Engadine Valley. Don’t be fooled by the […] Julia Schneemann | August 9, 2022 5 Comments