Helicopter Crashes on Monte Rosa Massif Near Zermatt, Switzerland A helicopter crashed yesterday, July 4, 2023, at around 8 a.m. on the Col Gnifetti, in the Monte Rosa massif in Switzerland. The chopper by Air Zermatt was carrying glaciologists and crashed upon landing at almost 4,500 m (14,764 ft) of altitude. According to the police report, the helicopter appears to have spun out of control in a vortex before crashing […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | July 5, 2023 0 Comments
Matterhorn Alpine Crossing Becomes Reality in Zermatt, Switzerland & Cervinia, Italy The Matterhorn Alpine Crossing opened last Saturday, July 1, 2023. The Matterhorn Alpine Crossing is the highest cross-country cable car in the world and connects Zermatt, Switzerland, with Cervinia, Italy. The cabins were designed by non-other than design studio Pininfarina, which also designed Ferraris for many years, including the Enzo. The so called ‘Crystal Ride Cabins’ are equipped with 27 […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | July 4, 2023 1 Comment
Swiss Voters Back Plan to Cut Carbon Emissions to Save Europe’s Melting Glaciers Swiss voters voted with 59.1% approval to cut the use of oil and gas in a referendum on Sunday, June 18, 2023, in an effort to curb climate change, and protect the dwindling glaciers in the Alps. The vote comes after a disappointing European snow season and amid rising temperatures, which have caused glaciers in the Alps to lose 33% […] Industry News Tate Sundberg | June 20, 2023 1 Comment
Top 9 Must Ski Destinations Around the World Who doesn’t love a good destination ski trip? Anticipation levels are sky-high while planning your travel, from finding accommodation to checking out local dining options. The immediate thrill when arriving in a unique winter paradise accompanied by friends, family, or your own good fortune. There are not many feelings quite like it. Each year, TripAdvisor puts together a list of the […] Industry News John Cunningham | June 13, 2023 1 Comment
FIS Approves 23/24 Alpine World Cup Season Calendar The International Ski & Snowboard Federation ‘FIS’ held their annual meeting on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, and approved the FIS World Cup Calendar for the 23/24 season. All calendars were approved across the disciplines, but the Alpine calendar was probably the most anticipated, so let’s take a closer look at the proposed 23/24 Alpine World Cup calendar. There had been […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 25, 2023 0 Comments
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
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Zermatt Report: Firm, Fast, and Fun The weather today was much more favorable, sunshine and blue skies, although the temperature had dropped a little. After yesterday’s restricted openings, today we were able to take the cable car to the top—Matterhorn Glacier Paradise at 12,740-feet. There were three t-bars running up there, serving what was essentially one run split into three—left side, right side, and down the […] Trip Report Steven Agar | November 2, 2022 0 Comments
Season Opener Update: Great Results for USA Despite a Slew Of Canceled FIS World Cup Events in Europe Due to Weather The unseasonably warm weather has forced the cancellation of the first-ever cross-border FIS World Cup planned for next weekend, October 29, in Zermatt, Switzerland, and Cervinia, Italy. The bottom part of the course was not covered in sufficient snow to allow for a safe event. Related: Unseasonably Warm Temperatures Put First-Ever FIS World Cup Cross-Border Race in Switzerland and Italy […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | October 25, 2022 0 Comments