Jackson Hole’s New Cable Car Opened, (23/12/2008)(USA Ski Country)
Legendary red cable car also known as “the tram” for the long period of time was one of the main symbols of famous Jackson Hole ski resort located in Wyoming. It ensured the greatest lift-based vertical ascent among the all US ski areas. Two years ago “th
Vanoise Express Reopened Today, (20/12/2008)(Snow Regions in France)
The Vanoise Express cable car, the main transport highway at the Paradiski ski area, that includes three ski resorts – Les Arcs, Peisey-Vallandry and La Plagne, situated in Savoie, France, was reopened for the new season today at 9:00 am after long lasted
Three Scottish Ski Areas Open, (17/12/2008)(Other Ski Regions)
Three of five Scottish ski areas, those located on the Eastern part of the country, are open now. The snow layer on the majority of mountains is good for skiing and the weather forecast is rather promising. The other two ski areas, those located on the We
Zermatt Expands Freeride Terrain, (15/12/2008)(Switzerland Ski Region)
Famous Swiss ski resort Zermatt situated at the northern foot of the mount Matterhorn in the district of Visp, canton of Valais, has enlarged its freeride area located on the slopes of Stockhorn. Funs of freeride, a relatively new but very popular and rap
Whistler Opens New Gondola, (12/12/2008)(Canada)
Whistler Blackcomb ski area, situated in British Columbia, Canada, opens today a new PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola lift connecting its two mountains - Whistler and Blackcomb - at rather high altitude. The official opening is scheduled for 11 am.
Milan Airports Closed Due Snowfall, (10/12/2008)(Skiing in Italy)
Heavy snowfalls that have been raging over Italian mountain areas for the previous ten days moved further into the country. During the past night Milan was covered with fresh snow which caused some troubles. Thus, Wednesday morning Linate airport (LIN) wa
More Terrain Opens At Marmot Basin, (05/12/2008)(Other Ski Regions)
Eight more runs will be opened this weekend, on December 6, at Marmot Basin ski area situated near Jasper in the province of Alberta, Canada. The runs scheduled for opening – namely “Highway 16”, “Showoff”, “Milk Run”, “Elevator Chutes”, “Paradise”, “Punc
Great French Openings, (01/12/2008)(Snow Regions in France)
This weekend opened the number of major ski regions in France. The club of already opened since recently Val Thorens and Tignes which started the season as early as September joined Chamonix, Les 2 Alpes and Alpe d’Huez.
Ski-Ride Guides For Winter Sports Enthusiasts, (27/11/2008)(Other Ski Regions)
Ski-Ride Productions offered winter sports amateurs a set of free downloadable guides on specific European ski resorts published in specially designed native data format providing the capability of using the guides on cell phones and other mobile devices
More Than 120.000 Applications For Val d'Isère World Championships, (20/11/2008)(Snow Regions in France)
More than a month before we informed that Val d'Isère World Championships Organizing Committee started receiving invitation requests for visiting the events of the World Alpine Ski Championships races scheduled for February 2009.
More Snow For Banff, (18/11/2008)(Canada)
About half a meter of snow got Banff's three ski areas - Mt. Norquay, Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village – during the last six days (about a half of the total quantity fell in the last two days). Now the base level of white blanket is about 80 cm.
More European Openings, (17/11/2008)(Other Ski Regions)
The coming winter is rolling near and nearer. More and more European ski resorts are already opened or are scheduled to start new season very soon. By the end of the last week Austrian Obergurgl joined other already opened local glacier ski areas.
Lenzerheide-Valbella-Arosa Ski Lift Link Postponed, (11/11/2008)(Switzerland Ski Region)
The residents of Lenzerheide voted against linking the neighbouring Swiss ski resorts of Lenzerheide-Valbella and Arosa with help of ski lifts. There were some plans to complete this connection that would create one of the largest Swiss ski areas by the 2
More Ski Areas Open Both Sides Of The Ocean, (06/11/2008)(Other Ski Regions)
More and more ski areas are opened both sides of Atlantic
Mammoth Mountain Opens Early, (04/11/2008)(USA Ski Country)
A heavy snowfall raged over Eastern Sierra mountains in California during the last weekend left up to 45 centimeters of fresh snow powder on Mammoth Mountain ski resort. So considering this gift of mother nature the resort’s management made the decision t
Three New Trails In Heavenly, (29/10/2008)(USA Ski Country)
Three new trails will appear this winter at Heavenly Mountain resort located on the boundary of California and Nevada, near South Lake Tahoe. Two runs will be situated in Ski Ways Glades and the third one in Powderbowl Woods.
An Igloo Village To Be Built In Andorra, (22/10/2008)(Other Ski Regions)
A Swiss company Iglu-Dorf is famous for its so called Igloo Villages built in Engelberg, Gstaad, Davos-Klosters, Zermatt and Zugspitze ski areas in the beginning of the ski season. This year the company is planning to add new location, this time in the Py
Kitzbühel Introduces New Alpen AllStarCard, (17/10/2008)(Austria Ski Tipps)
Kitzbühel Alps ski region’s website announced that all new Kitzbüheler Alpen AllStarCard will be introduced before the beginning of the coming season. The new ski pass will be valid for one day period or longer and give the rights to visit seven ski areas
Meteo France To Cut Number Of Weather Station, (16/10/2008)(Snow Regions in France)
Pistehors.com referring to the the Dauphine Libere report informs that the French weather forecasting organization Meteo France is planning to shut down some of its local weather forecasting stations situated all over the country in order to cut raising c
Colorado Snow Race Ended In A Draw, (15/10/2008)(USA Ski Country)
As we wrote a week ago two famous US ski resorts Loveland and Arapahoe Basin located in Colorado were caught into snowmaking rush in order to become the first resort on the North American continent opened for the coming season. Their snow guns have been b
Zell am Ziller Roller Coaster, (14/10/2008)(Austria Ski Tipps)
New Arena Downhill Roller Coaster has been recently installed in Zell am Ziller, a well known ski resort located about 480 km west of Vienna and about 60 km east of Innsbruck. The new attraction is kind of toboggan that can give a lot of fun not only to k
World Alpine Ski Championship Invitation Hotline Is Open, (13/10/2008)(Snow Regions in France)
Val d'Isère World Championships Organizing Committee official website informs that the hotline for requesting invitations for visiting events that will take place in the frameworks of the World Alpine Ski Championship races 2009 has been recently opened.
Snowfalls In Austria, (10/10/2008)(Austria Ski Tipps)
Huge snowfalls that have been taking place across the Austrian Alps beginning since the last weekend, October the 3-5 brought up to 70 cm of fresh snow powder with them. They benefited immensely to the snow layer on ski resorts slopes some of which are al
Snowmaking Rush In Colorado, (09/10/2008)(USA Ski Country)
Two well-known North American ski resorts Loveland and Arapahoe Basin situated in Colorado are involved into snowmaking race each trying to be the first US resort opened for the coming season. So their snow cannons are blasting day and night in order to p
Avalanche Days For Coming Season, (08/10/2008)(Snow Regions in France)
PisteHors.com informs that the French National Association for the Study of Snow and Avalanches will hold a series of one day long conferences named Avalanche Days starting from November and up to January. These events will take place in Lyon, Annecy, Rom
Enjoy Moon Over Zermatt, (08/10/2008)(Switzerland Ski Region)
Famous Swiss ski resort Zermatt will give a chance to any romantic soul ready to pay 64 Swiss francs for adults and 48 Swiss francs for children aged 9 - 16 years to enjoy moonlit skiing.
Zermatt And Pitztal Try New Snowmaking Machine, (06/10/2008)(Switzerland Ski Region)
The global warming makes management of ski areas to give a try of using modern technologies in order to provide decent snow conditions all over the season. Two fashionable European ski resorts Zermatt, Switzerland, and Pitztal, Austria, are starting to op
A Chance To Win A Tram Ticket, (25/09/2008)(USA Ski Country)
A famous North-American ski resort Jackson Hole Mountain Resort situated in Jackson Hole valley, Wyoming, announced a contest offering a chance to win a free ticket for the first ride of the new cable car (called in the USA “a tram”).
Stubai Season Opening Comes Soon, (16/09/2008)(Austria Ski Tipps)
The new 2008-2009 skiing season on Austrian Stubai glacier will get started on September 27th. Stubai is the biggest glacier skiing area of this Alpine country. It provides amateurs of winter sports about 110 km of downhill pistes, a fun park and a lot
Great Ski Areas Merger in Tyrol, (15/09/2008)(Austria Ski Tipps)
By the beginning of this winter ski lift connection consisting of conveyor and gondola lifts, funicular and a bridge over a valley will link Westendorf with other Skiwelt ski area resorts including Brixen im Thale, Ellmau, Going am Wilden Kaiser, Scheffa
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06/02/2012
Austrian ski resort: language lessons on the lift
Nassfeld ski resort is one of the largest winter recreation areas in Carinthia, which offers a special service on its slopes. To be more precise - not on the slopes, but on the lift.
30/01/2012
Skiing in Switzerland: strong franc enables big discounts
Because of strengthening of the Swiss franc against euro and dollar prices for holiday in Switzerland have significantly increased and many tourists prefer to visit less expensive resorts in French or Austrian Alps. To save potential customers many ski resorts in Switzerland reduced prices for accommodation and services.
30/01/2012
Seefeld will celebrate the end of winter
At the world-famous Austrian ski resort of Seefeld on February 19 will be organized Maskentreiben 2012 festivities. Originally a small celebration created by local residents for the tourists evolved into a vivid entertainment show, enjoying great popularity among the guests of the resort.
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