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Michael Fulton (SnowStash)

November 5, 2024

Revolutionary New Ski Lifts in Europe 2024: 8 Game-Changing Mountain Transport Systems

From the world's steepest aerial tramway in Switzerland to the innovative "Ropetaxi" in LAAX, Europe's ski resorts are unveiling groundbreaking lift technologies for 2024/25. Discover how these engineering marvels are transforming the mountain experience with faster speeds, greater comfort, and enhanced sustainability.

Michael Fulton (SnowStash)

September 24, 2024

Val d’Isère Winter 2024/2025: What’s New This Season

Michael Fulton (SnowStash)

September 18, 2024

Les 2 Alpes: Transformative Upgrades Redefine French Ski Resort for 2024-2025

Michael Fulton (SnowStash)

September 11, 2024

Val d’Isère Unveils New Gondola for Fast Access to Pisaillas Glacier

Michael Fulton (SnowStash)

September 3, 2024

Top 5 Longest Ski Lifts in the World: Engineering Marvels Of The Resorts

Michael Fulton (SnowStash)

August 23, 2024

Eurostar Snow Train: Your Express Route to French Alpine Ski Resorts

Michael Fulton (SnowStash)

July 27, 2024

French Alps and Salt Lake City Secure 2030 and 2034 Winter Olympics Hosting Rights

Michael Fulton (SnowStash)

September 12, 2023

French Ski Resort Closes Down Due To Lack Of Snow

The closure of La Sambuy ski resort near Annecy in the French Alps, after 60 years of operation, highlights the profound impact of climate change on winter sports. Last year, a mere four-week ski season due to a lack of snow prompted the resort's decision to dismantle its iconic ski lifts. Rising temperatures, diminishing snowfall, and financial constraints were cited as the main culprits. The town council's move to indefinitely close the lifts in June, effective September 10th, marked a shift away from a summer tourism-centric model previously adopted to offset winter losses.