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Vail Resorts Announces Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria, Joining the 2025-26 Epic Pass

Less than a week ahead of the May 26 deadline to lock in an Epic Pass for the lowest price of the year, Vail Resorts announced Austrian skiing will be even more Epic with Saalbach and Zell am See-Kaprun joining the 2025-26 Epic Pass lineup. Salzburg and Munich airports serve as the closest gateways to the resorts, which are nestled in one of the most scenic […]
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Whistler Blackcomb, BC, Closes Summer Skiing Operations Indefinitely—Is this the End of Summer Skiing on the Horstman Glacier?

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One of North America’s most iconic summer ski destinations has pulled the plug. Whistler Blackcomb has confirmed it will suspend summer skiing on the Horstman Glacier indefinitely, bringing an end to a decades-long tradition that once attracted Olympians, coaches, and aspiring athletes from across the globe. The decision was first reported by Momentum Ski Camps, a longtime glacier-based program, and […]
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Approximately 258 New Ski Lifts Planned to Debut Worldwide for 2025-26 Season

The 2024-25 ski season has ended for most skiers and snowboarders in the Northern Hemisphere, but that does not mean there aren’t things to look forward to next season. The “off-season” in the skiing world typically doesn’t mean that skiers and snowboarders stop doing things just because there is no more snow. Most people switch gears to other activities such […]
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Sundance Resort, UT, Announces Pivotal Terrain Expansion and New High-Speed Lift

In a bold move to elevate its standing in Utah’s competitive ski market, Sundance Resort has confirmed it will add a new high-speed quad lift and significantly expand terrain by the 2026-27 ski season, as reported by The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast. This much-anticipated project, which is centered on Sundance’s highest and best “back mountain” terrain, will add 165 […]
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Skiing Under the Summer Sun: Italy’s Summer-Only Ski Resort Passo Stelvio Opens May 31

Skiing in summer isn’t just a dream in Italy’s Bormio area—it’s a high-altitude reality, thanks to the Passo Stelvio summer-only ski resort on the Stelvio Glacier. As one of only six summer-only ski resorts in the world, it boasts the largest skiable area in the Alps open during the warmer months. The glacier is set to reopen from May 31 […]
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Changbai Mountain Resort Quietly Becomes China’s Next Big Winter Destination

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Tucked into China’s snow-covered northeast, Changbai Mountain Wanda International Resort is emerging as one of the country’s most ambitious winter tourism hubs, blending high-end design, year-round attractions, and massive scale to meet the growing demand for mountain recreation. Located in Jilin Province at the western base of the Changbai Mountains, the resort spans 21 square kilometers (8.1 square miles) and […]
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