Ski Resort and Snow News - September 2018
World's Highest 3S Gondola Opens, 540km SkI Region To Follow
Published : 30-Sep-2018 09:08
The remarkable new 3S gondola lift which was officially inaugarated at Zermatt this weekend after 2.5 years under construction will be just the first stage in the creation of a new skiing super region across the Swiss-Italian border of 540km of piste, according to the new chairman of Zermatt's lift company.
Read the full Article : World's Highest 3S Gondola Opens, 540km SkI Region To Follow
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum (4 comments so far)
Views : 4,593
Also on J2Ski :- Breuil-Cervinia Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire Ski Holidays
Tignes Unveils New Grande Motte Cable Car Cabins With ‘Balconies’ On Top
Published : 28-Sep-2018 02:15
[b]Tignes has just unveiled the new cabins for its Grande Motte glacier cable car lift, which have been replaced as part of a €17m upgrade project on the 43 year old lift which climbs from 3034 metres to 3456 metres in five minutes.
The new cabins, which have a capacity of 100 people inside, also have the novelty of an 'open top' area outside which can carry another 20 people. Summer skiing ended early in early August this year in order to allow work crews access to the lift before the weather began to deteriorate at this high altitude.
Read the full Article : Tignes Unveils New Grande Motte Cable Car Cabins With ‘Balconies’ On Top
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 5,039
Also on J2Ski :- Tignes Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire Ski Holidays
Sit Ski Skier Qualifies as Ski Instructor
Published : 28-Sep-2018 11:30
A man who is usually confined to a wheelchair has qualified as a ski instructor in Argentina.
German Vega is based at Cerro Cathedral, South America's largest resort.
A spokesperson for the resort said they believed Mr Vega is the first sit ski user in the world to qualify as a ski instructor, however it later transpired that others in Europe have qualified as instructors.
Read the full Article : Sit Ski Skier Qualifies as Ski Instructor
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum (4 comments so far)
Views : 2,103
New Zealand Ski Area Extends 2018 Ski Season
Published : 27-Sep-2018 08:11
Queenstown ski field Coronet Peak in New Zealand has extended its ski season by one week off the back of great snowfall in spring, continued cold temperatures and demand from locals.
Instead of closing this Sunday - 30th September - the 280 hectare ski field will stay operational until Sunday 7th October, closing temporarily on Monday 1st October to reboot for the week ahead.
Read the full Article : New Zealand Ski Area Extends 2018 Ski Season
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 2,296
Also on J2Ski :- Perisher Snow Forecast Ski Hotels
Courmayeur Works on Upgrades to Highest Lifts and Slopes
Published : 26-Sep-2018 02:14
Courmayeur is working on a project to replace its old Youla and Arp lifts at the highest point in its ski area by 2021.
The project, the design of which was awarded a European tender in April last year, has an estimated budget requirement of €19m, which the resort's lift company says it's working on.
Read the full Article : Courmayeur Works on Upgrades to Highest Lifts and Slopes
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 2,715
Also on J2Ski :- Courmayeur Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire Ski Holidays
At Least ONE More Glacier Ski Area Opening for Season on Saturday
Published : 24-Sep-2018 08:16
Austria's Kaunertal glacier (pictured above) will begin the 2018-19 ski season this Saturday, on the last weekend of September.
It'll join half-a-dozen already open ski areas in Austria, Italy and Switzerland.
[Tignes, France will not open this coming weekend as hoped - SEE BELOW]
Read the full Article : At Least ONE More Glacier Ski Area Opening for Season on Saturday
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum (3 comments so far)
Views : 2,747
Also on J2Ski :- Stubai Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire
Go Ahead For Expansion of Zell am See's Ski Area
Published : 22-Sep-2018 07:40
Long-standing plans for a large scale expansion of Zell am see's ski area appear to have finally got the green light from the Austrian government.
The plans, which involve 23 hectares of new slopes served by four major lifts in the resort's Schmittenhöhe area, were first mooted a decade ago but have been bogged down in the legal permissions process ever since.
Read the full Article : Go Ahead For Expansion of Zell am See's Ski Area
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum (1 comment so far)
Views : 3,759
Also on J2Ski :- Saalbach Hinterglemm Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire Ski Holidays
Verbier and Liverpool FC Team Up
Published : 21-Sep-2018 03:24
In an unusual move Verbier has announced a four year 'partnership' with Liverpool Football Club to promote itself in both British and European markets but outside the traditional winter sports community.
"It is important to distinguish between sponsorship and commercial partnership. Our operation aims to make our station known and to entice LFC fans through new experiences," said Laurent Vaucher, CEO of Téléverbier.
Read the full Article : Verbier and Liverpool FC Team Up
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum (1 comment so far)
Views : 3,170
Also on J2Ski :- Verbier Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire Ski Holidays
Chambery Airport announces additional flights from Manchester and London City
Published : 21-Sep-2018 10:36
PR just received...
News from Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Airport
After another successful season last winter, Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Airport is pleased to announce its new programme from the UK for the winter season 2018-19.
Read the full Article : Chambery Airport announces additional flights from Manchester and London City
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 2,380
Also on J2Ski :- Val d'Isère Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire Ski Holidays
First Snow of the Autumn on Scottish Slopes
Published : 20-Sep-2018 07:56
The first snow of the season was sighted on Scotland's highest hills today with snow spotted at Cairngorm (above) and Nevis Range (below) ski areas.
The five Highland Scottish ski areas will be hoping for a repeat this winter of the last one, 17-18 which was the best for five years in terms of skier business with 249,848 skier and boarder visits recorded, more than four times the 53,669 total the previous winter, which had been the worst this century.
Read the full Article : First Snow of the Autumn on Scottish Slopes
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 2,891
Also on J2Ski :- Glencoe Snow Forecast Ski Hotels
Serre Chevalier Offer Guests the Chance to Freeze at -100C
Published : 19-Sep-2018 05:14
[b]Serre Chevalier, the resort that promotes itself as the largest in the southern Alps, has an unusual new attraction for visitors this winter, a cryotherapy centre in Briançon.
"Cryotherapy, long used by top athletes, is well known for its effectiveness in the fields of sports, health and well-being and is increasingly recognised by the medical profession. It is great for athletes for optimal recovery and increased physical performance. It is well known for its ability to reduce symptoms in joint and neurological diseases such as polyarthritis, multiple sclerosis and osteoarthritis. It is also useful in helping post-surgical and post-traumatic recovery. It can also help skin diseases, sleep problems, depression, and vascular problems," a resort spokeperson said.
Read the full Article : Serre Chevalier Offer Guests the Chance to Freeze at -100C
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 2,876
Also on J2Ski :- Serre Chevalier Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire Ski Holidays
Swiss Jungfrau Ski Region Announces Massive £370m Upgrade
Published : 18-Sep-2018 03:25
The historic Swiss ski region of Jungfrau has announced a huge 470 million Swiss Franc (approximately £370m) investment to upgrade its transport infrastructure, with the money particularly focussed on upgrades centred on the resort of Grindelwald and its connection to the year round attraction of the Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station and a year-round 'snow fun' destination.
Read the full Article : Swiss Jungfrau Ski Region Announces Massive £370m Upgrade
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum (1 comment so far)
Views : 3,990
Also on J2Ski :- Grindelwald Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire Ski Holidays
Massive Spring Snowfalls in New Zealand as 2018 Season Winds Down
Published : 17-Sep-2018 09:26
Huge spring snowfalls are building in New Zealand with one resort reporting 70cm of fresh snow accumulated as staff left for the day, but with the snow still falling at a rate of up to 10cm per hour.
It's springtime and the final 2-3 weeks of the season lie ahead for most of the country's ski areas but this looks to be the biggest snowfall of 2018 by some way for ski areas on the South Island.
Read the full Article : Massive Spring Snowfalls in New Zealand as 2018 Season Winds Down
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 2,466
Also on J2Ski :- Cardrona Snow Forecast Ski Hotels
Second Ski Resort Sees Severe Cable Car Damage
Published : 14-Sep-2018 02:44
Following the damage to cable car lifts at Argentiere in the Chamonix Valley following a severe fire on Tuesday, another cable car lift has been badly damaged, this time at the Zugspitz Glacier above Garmisch Partenkirhen in Germany.
In both cases no injuries have been reported.
Read the full Article : Second Ski Resort Sees Severe Cable Car Damage
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum (1 comment so far)
Views : 5,711
Also on J2Ski :- Chamonix Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire Ski Holidays
Chamonix Valley Cable Car Station Fire at Argentiere
Published : 12-Sep-2018 08:32
A major fire which began yesterday afternoon at the Lognan mid-station in Argentière in the Chamonix Valley appears to have completely destroyed the station. One lift employee is said to be, "slightly injured."[b]
A statement from Chamonix's mayor's office said,
Read the full Article : Chamonix Valley Cable Car Station Fire at Argentiere
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum (6 comments so far)
Views : 7,817
Also on J2Ski :- Chamonix Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire Ski Holidays
Will California or Colorado Open for the 18-19 Season First Next Month?
Published : 11-Sep-2018 08:34
[b]With opening day for North American ski areas rapidly approaching, the usual competition to see which will be first to actually open is beginning to gather pace.
Mt Rose ski area in the Lake Tahoe region of California (pictured above) is the first to say it plans to open on a specific date in October – the 26th – but several other ski areas may open before then, if conditions prove good as the month progresses, they're just not naming a target day.
Read the full Article : Will California or Colorado Open for the 18-19 Season First Next Month?
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 2,590
Also on J2Ski :- Lake Tahoe Snow Forecast Ski Hotels
Ski Season Ends Early at Some South American Ski Areas
Published : 10-Sep-2018 12:05
A number of ski areas in South America appear to have called it a day on winter 2018 a little earlier than usual as the limited snow cover has begun to rapidly diminish as spring temperatures begin.
La Parva (pictured top yesterday), which had a 30-50cm base and El Colorado (60-70cm), both in Chile, are among the areas that have announced they were calling it a day on the 2018 ski season at the close of weekend skiing yesterday.
Read the full Article : Ski Season Ends Early at Some South American Ski Areas
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 2,685
Also on J2Ski :- Portillo Snow Forecast Ski Hotels
British Tour Operator Offers Ski Holidays to Georgia
Published : 09-Sep-2018 07:18
A British ski travel company has announced it will be offering a ski trip to Georgia in Eastern Europe this winter.
Mountain Heaven, which has already branched away from it's core market of holidays to chalets and apartments in the French and Swiss Alps by offering ski holidays to Iran, say their new 'Ski Experience' trip to Georgia will combine skiing a number of resorts, together with visiting a number of interesting destinations in the country, including the capital Tbilisi.
Read the full Article : British Tour Operator Offers Ski Holidays to Georgia
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum (1 comment so far)
Views : 5,638
Also on J2Ski :- Gudauri Snow Forecast Ski Hotels
US Big 4 Resort Owners Snap up 55th Ski Area
Published : 07-Sep-2018 09:03
Crystal Mountain in Washington State has become the 55th former independent ski run (or formerly run by a previous but now defunct large group like Intrawest) to be snapped up by one of the four current largest multi-ski resort owning conglomerates in the US.
Read the full Article : US Big 4 Resort Owners Snap up 55th Ski Area
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 2,853
Also on J2Ski :- Vail Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Holidays
1 New Lift, 1 Recycled Lift, 1 Upgraded lift and 2 New Pistes at Meribel
Published : 06-Sep-2018 05:15
Meribel is to have a major new lift in operation in its Chaudanne sector for the coming winter.
The new high-speed detachable six-seater Legends chairlift, scheduled to start operations in December, will replace both the former Plan de l'Homme chairlift and the Roc de Fir lift.
Read the full Article : 1 New Lift, 1 Recycled Lift, 1 Upgraded lift and 2 New Pistes at Meribel
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 2,480
Also on J2Ski :- The Three Valleys Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire
Digging Out after up to Two Feet (60cm) of Snow Falls in New Zealand
Published : 05-Sep-2018 08:42
The recent snowfalls at the start of this week in New Zealand have been some of the biggest of the season so far with storm totals hitting 60cm (two feet) at one area, and taking the season-snowfall-to-date tally past the 3 metres mark at another - the deepest in the southern hemisphere for winter 2018 to date.
Read the full Article : Digging Out after up to Two Feet (60cm) of Snow Falls in New Zealand
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 3,022
Also on J2Ski :- Whakapapa Snow Forecast Ski Hotels
Last Ski Area in Southern Hem not yet Open for 2018 Season set to do so on Sat
Published : 04-Sep-2018 10:54
A club run ski area in New Zealand that has not been able to open for the 2018 ski season due to inadequate snow cover says it will finally open this Saturday 8th September following a 20cm snowfall on Monday.
Most ski areas in the southern hemisphere have been open since June or early July and will close for the 2018 season early next month.
Read the full Article : Last Ski Area in Southern Hem not yet Open for 2018 Season set to do so on Sat
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 2,855
Also on J2Ski :- Mount Dobson Snow Forecast Ski Hotels
Ischgl Spend $25m On a Chairlift (and a Couple of Restaurants)
Published : 03-Sep-2018 02:06
Over the past decade Austrian resorts have been leading the world when it comes to investing in luxurious new lifts. Of course leading resorts around the world are often spending on superb news lifts, but in Austria there's a notable battle between the leading resorts each winter to see who can unveil the most expensive, plush lift yet.
Read the full Article : Ischgl Spend $25m On a Chairlift (and a Couple of Restaurants)
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum (5 comments so far)
Views : 4,119
Also on J2Ski :- Ischgl Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire Ski Holidays
J2Ski’s Where To Ski or Snowboard In September 2018
Published : 01-Sep-2018 07:55
Where To Ski or Snowboard In September 2018
Perisher, Australia, has extended their season to October, following "the best snow in 14 years".
J2Ski's Where To Ski or Snowboard In September 2018
Brief, but heavy, snow in Austria intrudes into the hot European summer while southern hemisphere resorts enjoy good conditions.
Read the full Article : J2Ski’s Where To Ski or Snowboard In September 2018
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum (4 comments so far)
Views : 5,862
Also on J2Ski :- Tignes Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire Ski Holidays
It’s Snowing again in the Alps
Published : 01-Sep-2018 02:48
It may be the first day of meteorological autumn (and still three weeks of astronomical summer to run) but it is snowing for the second weekend in a row in the Austrian Alps.
The Stubai glacier, due to open for the 18-19 season in the next few weeks, posted pictures of fresh snow again this morning (above), a week after reporting similar falls last Saturday.
Read the full Article : It’s Snowing again in the Alps
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 2,449
Also on J2Ski :- Tignes Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire Ski Holidays