Two burglars who broke into a restaurant and attempted to escape down Ischgl's ski slopes at 2am were caught after an alert snowcat driver spotted them hiding in trees. Austrian police used snow groomers to reach the remote location and apprehend the suspects.
Mont-Sainte-Anne has finally committed to a three-lift replacement program worth $100 million CAD, addressing years of reliability issues. The Quebec resort will install new six-packs and replace its problem-plagued gondola between 2027 and 2028, funded partly by a provincial loan.
The Indy Pass has added 10 new partners for 2026-27, including its first heli-skiing operation and four Midwest areas. The expansion comes as the pass faces reported departures of three established Midwest resorts to Ikon, while passes go on sale for just one day due to unprecedented demand.
A below-average snowpack and abnormally high temperatures have forced Colorado ski resorts to shut early this season. Twelve resorts have already closed, with several more pulling the pin weeks ahead of their usual closing dates.
Mt Hood Meadows will close April 12 following a season that didn't start until December 23 - the resort's latest opening in three decades. Insufficient snow coverage has forced the early closure, with pond skim and Pride events cancelled.
Saudi Arabia's ambitious desert ski resort project has hit what looks like a terminal setback, with key construction contracts cancelled this week. The Trojena development, part of the broader Neom megaproject, was supposed to open by 2030 with 30km of slopes and a man-made lake.
Ski patrol triggered a sizeable wet loose avalanche in Highland Bowl at Aspen Highlands in late April, with the slide captured on camera from Aspen Mountain's Sundeck Restaurant. The controlled avalanche suggests Highland Bowl won't reopen this season.
Delta Airlines will extend its Austin to Bozeman route to year-round service from late 2026, providing direct access to Big Sky and Bridger Bowl during the ski season. The move is part of Delta's push to establish a stronger presence in the Texas market against competing airline hubs.
Copper Mountain has opened sales for 2026/27 season passes, with adult passes starting at $699 and expanded Kids Ski Free now covering children up to 17. The resort is hosting men's World Cup racing in November, but the real story is whether the pricing represents genuine value or just earlier sales windows.
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