SWISS and SBB have added Grindelwald to their Air Rail network, allowing international travellers to book a single ticket from their departure city through to the Bernese Alps. The service is available immediately via swiss.com, with a single boarding pass covering the entire journey from flight to train.
Brighton pushed its closing date back a week to 10 May after spring storms delivered enough snow to justify extended operations. The Utah resort was among only three still operating following what's been documented as the state's lowest snowpack since 1980.
The Alberta resort has logged 389 inches of snow this season, 60% above its annual average, and is one decent storm away from breaking its period of record. Meanwhile, much of the western United States continues to struggle with below-average snowpack.
The New Hampshire ski area is spending another $4.5 million this offseason on lift systems, snowmaking infrastructure and trail work. It's the second phase of a $9 million two-year capital program at the county-owned resort, which sits above Lake Winnipesaukee.
taly's competition authority is investigating Dolomiti Superski over alleged price fixing across its 12-resort network. The consortium has proposed a €30 million compensation plan covering three seasons - but consumer groups are calling it symbolic, warning that a first-come, first-served portal will leave many eligible skiers empty-handed.
Alta closed its lift operations on 26 April following a 13-inch powder day, but uphill access remains open through the off-season. The mountain is now unpatrolled backcountry with no avalanche mitigation or emergency services - and you'll need to bring your own rescue capability.
New Zealand's Rainbow Ski Area is scaling back to weekend operations with volunteer support after receiving just 29 cm of natural snow in 2025. The club field recorded a total season loss following unprecedented low snowfall in Nelson Lakes National Park.
Europe's 2025-26 ski season ended with 146 avalanche fatalities across the Alps and other mountain ranges - more than double last year's toll. A persistent weak base layer formed early in the season and never stabilised, creating months of elevated danger that caught even experienced backcountry users off guard.
Powder Haven, the private membership side of Powder Mountain in Utah, has announced a $157 million expansion including two new chairlifts, a 73,000-square-foot clubhouse, and additional real estate development. The additions will give members access to six lifts and over 3,000 skiable acres.
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