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Summer-Only Ski Resort Galdhøpiggen, Norway, Reopens After Brief Summer Break

  Galdhøpiggen Sommerskisenter, Norway, resumed operations on September 19, after taking a brief summer break. The summer-only ski resort, also known as “Juvass,” is located beneath Norway’s highest peak in the Jotunheimen mountains, about 5-6 hours from Norway’s capital Oslo. The glacier-ski area is among Scandinavia’s most iconic ski-training and summer skiing destinations and is only able to operate in […]
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Norwegian Summer-Only Ski Area Stryn Sommerski Closed for the 2025 Season

Stryn Sommerski, one of Norway’s premier summer glacier ski areas, closed its slopes on June 29, about a week earlier than usual—a decision driven by Europe’s record-breaking early-summer heat wave. While Stryn typically remains open into early July, abnormally warm conditions melted much of its delicate snow base, compromising safety and snow quality. Management made the precautionary call to end […]
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Beartooth Basin Ski Area, MT, to Wrap Up Season This Sunday, June 15

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Beartooth Basin Ski Area (@beartoothbasin) One of North America’s most unique summer ski areas is preparing to call it a season. Beartooth Basin Ski Area, perched at 10,900 feet on the Montana-Wyoming border, will close for the year this Sunday, June 15. The high-elevation, lift-served ski area has been spinning chairs […]
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Val d’Isère, France, Opens for Summer Skiing on the Pisaillas Glacier This Weekend

Perched high in the French Alps and framed by the dramatic peaks of the Vanoise National Park, the Pisaillas Glacier at Val d’Isère, France, is once again opening for summer skiing. Accessible only via the Col de l’Iseran—the highest paved pass in Europe—this seasonal tradition offers a rare chance to ski above 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) well into July. The […]
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Beartooth Highway, MT, to Open for 2025 Season Today With Beartooth Basin Ski Area Opening Next Week, Pending Weather

The Beartooth Highway, one of the highest and most scenic roads in the United States and home to summer-only ski area Beartooth Basin, is expected to open for the season on Friday, May 23, as crews wrap up final snow removal and road repairs ahead of Memorial Day weekend. “The work involves more than just snow removal,” transportation officials wrote […]
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Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Closes Summer Skiing Operations Indefinitely—Is this the End of Summer Skiing on the Horstman Glacier?

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One of North America’s most iconic summer ski destinations has pulled the plug. Whistler Blackcomb has confirmed it will suspend summer skiing on the Horstman Glacier indefinitely, bringing an end to a decades-long tradition that once attracted Olympians, coaches, and aspiring athletes from across the globe. The decision was first reported by Momentum Ski Camps, a longtime glacier-based program, and […]
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Mammoth Mountain, CA, Announces It Will Stay Open Into June for Skiing and Snowboarding

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Spring is in full swing at Mammoth Mountain, California, but the snow isn’t going anywhere just yet. Mammoth has just announced that the slopes will remain open for skiing and snowboarding into June, giving snow enthusiasts more time to hit the mountains and enjoy epic spring conditions. The resort announced the news on social media. “SEASON EXTENDED! We’re staying open […]
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Turns All Year: A Guide for How to Ski Every Month of the Year in North America

Ask any die-hard skier what keeps them up at night in the swelter of July, and odds are they’ll mention three innocent-sounding letters: TAY… Turns All Year. The idea is seductively simple: ski at least once every single month, no matter what the calendar or the weather says. The execution, however, is anything but. It demands early-morning alarms that ring […]
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Folgefonna Glacier Ski Resort in Norway Saved After Bankruptcy, Set to Reopen for Summer 2025

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One of Europe’s few glacier ski resorts is getting a second chance. After declaring bankruptcy in fall 2024, Folgefonna Glacier Ski Resort—known for offering skiing in the middle of summer and referred to by locals as only “Fonna”—is preparing to reopen this May under new ownership. A new company, Fonna Sport AS, has stepped in to take over the operation, […]
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Beartooth Basin, MT, Announces It Will Be Open This Summer For the First Time in 2 Years

Beartooth Basin, Montana, has been a premier summer skiing and riding destination since 2002. The summit of the Beartooth Pass has a rich history of skiing dating back to the 1950s. Beartooth Basin offers one of the most unique skiing experiences in the country. Beartooth Basin is one of only six summer-only ski areas in the world. While some resorts […]
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Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Suspends Summer Ski Camps Indefinitely Due to Glacial Recession

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Summer camps on the Horstman Glacier at Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia, have long been indispensable for anyone who wants to ski and ride in the summer. Located high on Blackcomb Peak, the glacier typically opens from early June to mid-July for freestyle and race camps. It is one of only a few places in North America where you can ski and ride […]
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Refugio López, Argentina Backcountry Report: Incredible Late Season Skiing In South America

Report from September 17-18, 2024 Day 1 We started the morning in San Martin de Los Andes, where we spent the previous day at Cerro Chapelco, a four-hour drive from Cerro López. The drive during daylight along the Ruta de Los Siete Lagos was incredible. Passing through national parks, stunning miradors of calm lakes reflecting the Andes, and the occasional […]
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Hintertux Ski Area, Austria, Halts Summer Skiing on Glacier Due to Deteriorating Conditions

Summer skiing on the Hintertux Glacier in Austria had to be halted due to deteriorating conditions on the glacier. Videos shared by ski racers training on the glacier showed slush puddles instead of snow on the race course and ski lift tracks. The webcam paints a sorry sight from the Gefrorene Wand at 3,250 meters (10,663 feet) of altitude. Trysil […]
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Julia Schneemann |
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