Norwegian Summer-Only Ski Resort Folgefonna Delays Opening to June
The iconic Folgefonna Glacier Ski Resort in Norway will not reopen before June 10, the resort’s new operators announced Thursday, citing delays in the permitting process required to restart lift…
20-Year-Old Speedrider Dies After 1,000-Meter Fall on North Face of Aiguille du Midi, France
A 20-year-old speedrider died Tuesday, May 13, after falling nearly 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) while descending the north face of the Aiguille du Midi, one of the most iconic peaks…
Mammoth, CA, Report: Mini-Powder Day Fun Dust-On-Crust in Paranoids, Cornice Bowl, Avalanche Chutes, & More
https://youtu.be/h7IPslnphhE Report from May 14, 2025 It snowed pretty damn hard on Tuesday night here in Mammoth... Mammoth reported 3" of new snow yesterday morning. We hit the mountain early…
The Global Ski Industry Leaders: Top 9 Countries by Skier Visits
Each winter, millions of skiers and snowboarders flock to mountains across the globe in search of powder, adventure, and alpine charm—but some countries draw significantly larger crowds than others. The…
Meet Maia Bickert, Who Takes Skiing With Type 1 Diabetes Head On
Maia Bickert has been skiing since she learned to walk. She showed in an alpine racing career consisting of Junior Olympics, U.S nationals, and FIS circuits like NorAm, that she…
Freestyle Events at Thredbo Resort, Australia, Become FIS Sanctioned Events
Thredbo Resort, Australia, and Snow Australia, the Australian ski and snowboard association, have announced on Thursday, May 15, that the Thredbo Triple Crown Slopestyle and Big Air events will now…
Brain Post: Why is Fall Hotter Than Spring?
A funny thing happens every September. You pull your hoodie out of summer storage, expecting crisp mornings, but then find yourself peeling it off by noon, as the sun feels…
Today’s Deepest Open Resorts—North America’s Biggest Snowfalls on May 15
It's dumping. Kinda. The last time I compiled this list was in early April, and I was honestly glad that I wouldn't have to trawl hundreds of ski resorts' conditions…