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Les 2 Alpes Extends Season Through July, But Is Summer Glacier Skiing Worth It?
Les 2 Alpes operates its glacier terrain until 5 July with discounted passes, positioning itself as a rare summer skiing option in the Alps. Whether the reduced terrain and conditions justify the trip depends largely on what you're after.
Michael Fulton
Val d'Isère Avalanche Deaths Raise Questions About Off-Piste Guiding During Red Alerts
Two British skiers died in a Val d'Isère avalanche whilst skiing off-piste with a guide during a rare red avalanche alert. French authorities have launched a manslaughter investigation into the incident that killed Stuart Leslie, 46, and Shaun Overy, 51.
Michael Fulton
Eurostar Snow Train Expands Service: A Critical Look at UK-Alps Ski Travel
Eurostar's expanded Snow train service for 2025-26 promises easier access to French Alps resorts. But what does this really mean for UK skiers and riders?
Michael Fulton
Unexpected July Snowfall in French Alps
A recent cold snap has brought snow to the French Alps in July, with snowfall recorded at altitudes above 2,300m. This unusual weather event has captured attention, though experts note it's not unprecedented for the region.
Michael Fulton
Summer Skiing Returns to Tignes' Grande Motte Glacier
Tignes reopens its Grande Motte glacier for summer skiing, joining other Alpine resorts offering high-altitude snow sports amidst warm weather challenges.
Michael Fulton
Tragic Loss: 18-Year-Old French Ski Champion Dies in Training Accident
Margot Simond, a promising young French ski champion, tragically lost her life during a training session in Val d'Isère. The skiing community mourns the loss of this talented athlete.
Michael Fulton
Val Thorens Avalanches: Ski Area Closure and Critical Injury
Multiple avalanches in Val Thorens, France, have led to the closure of the ski area and left one person critically injured. Local authorities have raised the avalanche risk to its maximum level.
Michael Fulton
Summer Skiing in French Alps: 2025 Plans Unveiled
Three French ski resorts have announced their summer skiing schedules for 2025, offering skiers and riders the chance to hit the slopes well after the traditional winter season ends.
Michael Fulton
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Alps Snow Forecast: Up to 64 cm Headed for the High Glaciers as the Snow Line Drops
The Alps are about to swap mild, sunny October weather for something far more wintry. A cold front arrives Tuesday, and SnowStash forecasts have Monterosa Ski out in front with 64 cm over 14 days, ahead of Blatten Belalp (55 cm) and Verbier (43 cm). The snow line should fall below 2000 metres by Wednesday night, and glaciers across Switzerland, Italy and Austria are in line for the best of it. The wind will have a say too.
20 Oct 2026
Four Dead After Avalanche Near Ski Portillo in Chile
A large avalanche struck near Laguna del Inca adjacent to Ski Portillo on Saturday afternoon, killing four people and injuring four others. The group were day visitors mountaineering in the backcountry after reportedly being warned about elevated avalanche risk by resort staff.
18 Oct 2026
Europe Ski Resorts Open Now: What Is Skiable in Mid-October 2026
Europe’s ski season is open, technically. After a record-warm summer, glaciers in Austria, Switzerland and Italy are running a few pistes apiece, Sölden, Stubai and Kitzsteinhorn started late, Titlis has pushed back to 24 October, and Zermatt reopens a few lifts on 14 October after more than two months shut. Finland’s Levi and Ruka are skiing on stored snow. Here is what is open, and what you actually get at each.
14 Oct 2026
Zermatt Plans World Cup Downhill Return on the Gornergrat for 2028
Zermatt is having another crack at a World Cup downhill, and this time nobody has to cross a border. Around 13 million Swiss francs is going into rebuilding the Gornergrat piste, including a jump fed by a roughly 300-metre in-run across the roof of the Gornergrat Railway gallery, with the Matterhorn lined up behind it for the TV cameras. First men’s race is pencilled in for March 2028, pending FIS homologation.
14 Oct 2026
Mt. Rose Begins Snowmaking for the 2026-27 Season at Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe’s highest base elevation is paying off early: Mt. Rose has started making snow for 2026-27 after the first flurries and a cold snap. The Nevada resort is backing it with nearly US$2 million in upgrades, including a replacement snowmaking main line, a new PistenBully groomer and restraint bars on every lift. Opening day is yet to be confirmed, though Heavenly and Northstar are already eyeing 20 November.
13 Oct 2026
Utah Ski Resorts 2026-27: What’s New at Alta, Deer Valley, Powder Mountain and More
Utah is still building flat out. For 2026-27, Powder Mountain opens a steep new Skytrac chair into more than 1,000 acres of advanced terrain, Deer Valley adds 200 acres on Hail Peak, Sundance gets a new quad and Park City adds a gondola from its new parking structure. Snowmaking is expanding almost everywhere, Eagle Point stays closed after the Cottonwood Fire, and the 2034 Games are setting the pace. Here’s what’s new, resort by resort.
13 Oct 2026
Mt Hutt Invests NZ$12 Million in Base Area, Tripling Its Sun Deck
Mt Hutt is getting busier, and its base lodge is about to catch up. NZ$12 million goes into a heated sun deck roughly three times the current size (430 m² to 1,300 m²), plus a new toilet block, heated steps down to snow level, extra storage and a new food and beverage outlet. Building starts after the 2026 season, with everything due for winter 2027.
11 Oct 2026
Vermont Ski Resort Opening Dates 2026-27: Few Dates Set, Killington Waits on the Cold
Vermont's season is slow to take shape. Stratton is tentatively targeting 18 November and Sugarbush 21 November, while Pico has Friday 11 December on the calendar. Killington never sets a date and opens when the snowmaking allows, and Vail Resorts has yet to name days for Stowe, Okemo and Mount Snow. The forecasts disagree about snow, and the main El Niño worry for the Green Mountains is warmth.
9 Oct 2026