15 Fantastic Spots for Summer Skiing in Europe Being it now almost May 1, many European resorts have already closed for the season but fret not—if you are keen to still get some turns in, there are plenty of resorts where you can still ski and board to your heart’s content. Here is a list of 15 of the best ski resorts that stay open all summer long […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 30, 2025 0 Comments
French Backcountry Skier Dies in Fall Near Summit of Switzerland’s Highest Peak A 53-year-old French backcountry skier died on April 28 after falling near the summit of the Dufourspitze, Switzerland’s highest mountain, authorities confirmed. The climber was part of a two-person team that departed the Monte Rosa Hut early Monday morning, aiming to reach the 4,634-meter (15,203-foot) summit of the Dufourspitze, located in the Monte Rosa massif near Zermatt, Switzerland. Approximately 80 […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 30, 2025 0 Comments
After 3 Years Without Snow, French Ski Area is Closing Slopes For Good The Hautacam ski resort, operating in the French Pyrenees since 1972, has announced it will be closing its slopes, permanently ending winter downhill skiing. Local authorities confirmed the decision this week, citing three consecutive winters of severe snow shortages and mounting financial losses as the reason. Related: Slippery Slopes: Climate Change Threatens the Future of Skiing in North America At 4,900 […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 29, 2025 0 Comments
Unprepared Hikers Lucky to Survive 2 Avalanches in French Pyrenees Two young brothers from Bordeaux, France, narrowly escaped tragedy on Thursday after being swept away by two successive avalanches while hiking above Lake Estom, near Cauterets in the French Pyrenees. The pair, both in their twenties, were not equipped for winter weather and lacked avalanche detection gear, according to rescue officials. Related: Last Week’s Level 5 Avalanche Rating in Europe […] Avalanche AvyBrains | April 28, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Skiers Narrowly Avoid Disaster as Plane Lands on Glacier During Alpine Race A video went viral this weekend of a plane narrowly missing a group of skiers on Monte Rosa’s Colle Sesia glacier, Italy, during the Mezzalama Trophy race. The Swiss-registered Piper PA-18 touched down on the Colle Sesia glacier at 13,878 feet (4,230 meters) just before noon on April 26, as hundreds of ski mountaineers ascended toward Capanna Margherita, one of […] SnowBrains | April 28, 2025 0 Comments
7 Largest Indoor Ski Areas in the World For most of us in the northern hemisphere, the skiing season is coming to a close. Palisades Tahoe, CA, closed for the season on the 4th, leaving just two resorts open in North America. There still are plenty of places to ski this summer, however, and a unique way to get some laps in the off-season is actually indoors. A […] Anton Lengyel | April 26, 2025 0 Comments
Talks Underway in Austria to Merge KitzSki and SkiWelt to Create World’s Largest Ski Area Rumors of merging Austria’s famed KitzSki and SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–Brixental ski areas are gaining momentum again, with new talks underway that could create the world’s largest ski area. Related: The 13 Largest Ski Resorts on Earth The technical, logistical, and political hurdles of linking KitzSki (Kitzbühel and Kirchberg) with SkiWelt seemed insurmountable for years. Now, both sides are signaling readiness […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 25, 2025 0 Comments
Last Week’s Level 5 Avalanche Rating in Europe Was Extremely Rare The April 2025 storm, which dumped over three feet (one meter) of snow in 48 hours in parts of France, Switzerland, and Italy, prompted authorities to declare level 5 avalanche danger in several Alpine regions.  Contrary to popular belief, a level 5 rating is rare and seldom used. Related: Record-Breaking Snow Totals in Switzerland as 89″ Falls in 2 Days […] Avalanche AvyBrains | April 22, 2025 0 Comments
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