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Major New Lift To Improve Italian-French Ski Region This Winter
Published : 25-Jul-2026 09:23
La Thuile, the ski area on the Italian side of the French border which shares the Espace San Bernardo ski region with La Rosière in France, has confirmed a major lift upgrade should be completed ahead of winter 2026/2027.
The resort announced a €33.9 million investment in a new gondola that they intend to positively reshape access to La Thuile's upper slopes last year. Work on the Les Suches–Chaz Dura gondola, built with 10‑seat cabins and a maximum speed of 6 m/s, began last summer and is due fort completion this autumn. The lift will replace the ageing La Combe and Chaz Dura chairlifts, which have both been in service since the late 1980s.
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J2Ski Snow Report - July 23rd 2026
Published : 23-Jul-2026 20:48
Portillo, Chile, buried in new snow...
A huge snowstorm has transformed the season in the Andes, with Chile's Portillo receiving nearly 4.7 metres/15 feet of snow in a week, while Australia and New Zealand report varying snow conditions.
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Superstorm On Track To Deliver 3m+ Snowfall Total To Andes Through Weekend
Published : 18-Jul-2026 06:53
As J2Ski.com forecast, a major winter storm is pounding the central Andes, producing exceptional snowfall for the ski slopes of Chile and Argentina and prompting authorities to close key access routes to Chile's ski resorts ahead of worsening conditions. Early totals indicate the system could be one of the region's largest in years, with projections suggesting up to 3 m (10 ft) of accumulation in some areas by Monday.
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New University-level Snowsports Qualification Launched
Published : 17-Jul-2026 11:11
The university of snowsports? That dream is becoming a reality thanks to the International Federation of Snowsport Instructors (IVSI) and the Deutsche Hochschule für Gesundheit & Sport (DHGS), who have launched a new part-time university certificate programme called 'SNOWSPORTS'.
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J2Ski Snow Report - July 16th 2026
Published : 16-Jul-2026 17:48
The snow forecast to fall tomorrow at La Parva, Chile...
The 2026 southern hemisphere ski season finally has momentum, with New Zealand reporting the deepest snow bases and The Andes expecting a huge storm. In the northern hemisphere, summer skiing is winding down as mid-July heat persists.
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