Ski Resort and Snow News - November 2020
As Europe’s Ski Season Stalls, 100+ Areas Now Open in North America
Published : 29-Nov-2020 10:42
An estimated 100+ ski areas have now opened in North America as the 2020-21 ski season continues to gather pace in Canada and the USA.
Most of the continent's big name ski resorts from coast to coast are now open with Whistler Blackcomb among the latest to join them. Most of those that haven't yet opened plan to do so next weekend.
Read the full Article : As Europe’s Ski Season Stalls, 100+ Areas Now Open in North America
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 5,872
Also on J2Ski :- Whistler Blackcomb Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Holidays
Australian Ski Resort Destroyed By Bushfires Begins Rebuilding
Published : 27-Nov-2020 10:25
For those with long memories to the times before the virus, you may recall Australia was first visited by horrific bush fires at the start of the year which threatened many of the country's ski areas.
Sadly one of them, Selwyn Snow Resort had its buildings, lifts and woodland almost completely destroyed as it was engulfed in flames, but its owners committed immediately to rebuilding the ski area, better than it was before.
Read the full Article : Australian Ski Resort Destroyed By Bushfires Begins Rebuilding
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 5,191
Also on J2Ski :- Selwyn Snow Forecast Ski Hotels
French Ski Areas “Confused” By Macron Xmas Closure Announcement
Published : 26-Nov-2020 06:46
French ski areas have been announcing surprise and shock at President Macron's announcement that he thought it "impossible" ski resorts could open for Christmas, but that he would take up to 10 days to make a final decision, leaving resorts and holidaymakers in limbo.
Read the full Article : French Ski Areas “Confused” By Macron Xmas Closure Announcement
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 6,657
Also on J2Ski :- Morzine Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire Ski Holidays
J2Ski Snow Report - November 26th 2020
Published : 26-Nov-2020 11:06
J2Ski Snow Report 26th November 2020
Arapahoe Basin, USA, getting ready for Thanksgiving skiing...
Doubts over Xmas skiing causing concern in the mountains.
The mountains are waiting for us... please stay safe and follow local advice on travel. We can't all go skiing just yet but we can dream!
Read the full Article : J2Ski Snow Report - November 26th 2020
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum (3 comments so far)
Views : 8,699
Also on J2Ski :- Morzine Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire Ski Holidays
French Ski Areas Likely to Remain Closed Until January says Macron
Published : 24-Nov-2020 09:43
French ski resorts are likely to stay closed until January, the country's president Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday evening.
Addressing the nation, President Macron set out plans for re-opening the country following the end of the country's November lockdown this weekend.
Read the full Article : French Ski Areas Likely to Remain Closed Until January says Macron
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum (4 comments so far)
Views : 4,101
UK Arrivals Self-Quarantine Requirement Cut By Half if You Pay for A Test
Published : 24-Nov-2020 08:18
Skiers arriving back in England after a trip abroad can cut the time they need to spend self-isolating from 14 to 6-7 days according to new rules announced by the government.
After five days of self-isolation upon return skiers can take a virus test, privately and at their expense, which, if it returns negative, would then allow them to stop self-isolating.
Read the full Article : UK Arrivals Self-Quarantine Requirement Cut By Half if You Pay for A Test
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum (2 comments so far)
Views : 3,068
World's Largest Indoor Snowpark To Open Next Year in Abu Dhabi
Published : 23-Nov-2020 10:25
One of the longest planned indoor snow centres in the Middle East will open in 2021, the company behind it says.
Snow Park Abu Dhabi will be a 'destination snow park attraction' covering 11,600 square metres (125,000 sq ft park) with less of an onus on skiing and snowboarding, it is understood, but more on multi-snow fun activities including sledging and zorbing. There will be 13 different snow fun activities and rides available.
Read the full Article : World's Largest Indoor Snowpark To Open Next Year in Abu Dhabi
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 3,382
Canadian Resort Posts 90cm Of Snowfall in 7 Days
Published : 21-Nov-2020 11:46
Snow condition are the best in the world in Western Canada at present with Sunshine ski area near Banff posting 92cm (3 feet, 1 inch) of fresh snowfall in the past 7 days, taking their season-to-date total to 2.5 metres (8 feet plus).
The ski area, along with others across western Canada, have been posting powder conditions daily with 10-20cm falling every 24 hours.
Read the full Article : Canadian Resort Posts 90cm Of Snowfall in 7 Days
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum (1 comment so far)
Views : 4,164
Also on J2Ski :- Big White Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Holidays
J2Ski Snow Report - November 19th 2020
Published : 19-Nov-2020 03:16
J2Ski Snow Report 19th November 2020
Park City Patrol, working through the night, opening tomorrow...
More ski areas opening in the USA, as Europe waits for lockdowns to ease and snow to come...
The mountains are waiting for us... please stay safe and respect local advice on travel. We can't all go skiing just yet but we can still dream!
Read the full Article : J2Ski Snow Report - November 19th 2020
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 7,852
Also on J2Ski :- Val Thorens Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire Ski Holidays
USA Has Most Ski Areas Open For 20-21 in the World
Published : 19-Nov-2020 08:11
The US now has more open ski areas than any other country, with many more US resorts targeting this Saturday or Sunday for their opening weekend.
Around a dozen US resorts have now opened, overtaking Switzerland, with 11 areas (although more than half of those currently open only at weekends), which had itself overtaken Austria at the start of this month, initially because Austria's open glacier ski areas were forced to close by a November lockdown in the country.
Read the full Article : USA Has Most Ski Areas Open For 20-21 in the World
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 3,071
Also on J2Ski :- Vail Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Holidays
Nikita the cow defends sheep from wolves!
Published : 18-Nov-2020 02:28
The issue of wolves in ski resorts continues to attract attention as the successful 're-wilding' has led to the rehabilitation of wolves to be almost too successful.
However, a recent story in Montagne News caught our attention.
Read the full Article : Nikita the cow defends sheep from wolves!
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum (2 comments so far)
Views : 1,952
Some Ski Areas Delay Main Season Start Due to Warm Weather
Published : 16-Nov-2020 04:54
There's good news for all the skiers and boarders who have been complaining about images and video posted of great early-Autumn snow conditions in the Alps, when ski areas are closed or they don't feel safe to travel to even when open.
The first reports are coming in of ski areas unable to open for an old-fashioned, pre-virus reason: it's too warm for good snow condition or snowmaking down in the valleys.
Read the full Article : Some Ski Areas Delay Main Season Start Due to Warm Weather
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum (1 comment so far)
Views : 2,626
Also on J2Ski :- Lech Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire Ski Holidays
J2Ski Snow Report - November 12th 2020
Published : 12-Nov-2020 12:21
J2Ski Snow Report 12th November 2020
Mammoth Mountain, California, which opens tomorrow!
Switzerland's the place to go in Europe, with more ski areas opening in the USA.
The mountains are waiting for us... please stay safe and respect local advice on travel. We can't all go skiing just yet but we can still dream!
Read the full Article : J2Ski Snow Report - November 12th 2020
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 6,210
Also on J2Ski :- Val Thorens Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire Ski Holidays
Work To Get Underway on Cairngorn Funicular Repairs
Published : 12-Nov-2020 11:25
Work is due to get underway in the next week to repair the funicular railway which serves the top station of the Cairngorm ski area above Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands and provides a year-round attraction for non-skiers.
The lift last operated over two years ago when it was closed over safety concerns centred on the concrete track supports of the 20 year old structure.
Read the full Article : Work To Get Underway on Cairngorn Funicular Repairs
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum (1 comment so far)
Views : 1,852
Also on J2Ski :- Cairngorm Mountain Snow Forecast Ski Hotels
Inghams Cancel December Departures, Crystal Say They’re Waiting For Now
Published : 11-Nov-2020 04:25
The UK's two largest ski holiday companies have diverged on their plans for December ski holiday bookings.
Inghams have decided now is the time to call it a day on December bookings, whereas Crystal say they still hope December trips may still happen.
Read the full Article : Inghams Cancel December Departures, Crystal Say They’re Waiting For Now
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 1,973
Five Colorado Ski Areas Open from Friday
Published : 11-Nov-2020 10:20
After a rather slow start to the season compared to its usual early openings, five Colorado ski areas will be open from this Friday 13th October onwards.
Loveland is the latest area in the state to open, later today, following big snowfalls there at the start of the week.
Read the full Article : Five Colorado Ski Areas Open from Friday
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum (1 comment so far)
Views : 1,521
Also on J2Ski :- Keystone Snow Forecast Ski Hotels
Snow Storm Hits Western US
Published : 08-Nov-2020 05:42
A major snowstorm is currently impacting much of Western North America.
So far ski areas are reporting up to six inches (15cm) of snowfall but the storm is expected to continue for several days. A winter storm warning is in place for the next few days in several states.
Read the full Article : Snow Storm Hits Western US
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 2,996
Also on J2Ski :- Breckenridge Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Holidays
Keystone Opening, Other Colorado Areas Delay
Published : 06-Nov-2020 11:16
Keystone ski area in Colorado confirmed late last night that it would open for the 20-21 season later today. The centre had said it was good to go in terms of snow cover but was waiting for permission from state authorities to open, which has finally come through.
Read the full Article : Keystone Opening, Other Colorado Areas Delay
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 2,438
Also on J2Ski :- Keystone Snow Forecast Ski Hotels
J2Ski Snow Report - November 5th 2020
Published : 05-Nov-2020 12:05
J2Ski Snow Report 5th November 2020
The view from Arosa, Switzerland, this morning...
China and Japan open, European lockdown widens...
The mountains are waiting for us... please stay safe and respect local advice on travel. We can't all go skiing just yet but we can still dream!
Read the full Article : J2Ski Snow Report - November 5th 2020
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 5,837
Also on J2Ski :- Val Thorens Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire Ski Holidays
Next Round of Alpine Ski World Cup Delayed By Snow Conditions, Not The Virus
Published : 04-Nov-2020 02:59
The Austrian announcement of a month long November lockdown to try to slow the rise in virus cases in the country led to the nine ski areas that had already opened in the country closing on Tuesday and it also raised questions about the country hosting the second leg of the Alpine Ski World Cup.
Read the full Article : Next Round of Alpine Ski World Cup Delayed By Snow Conditions, Not The Virus
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 2,178
Also on J2Ski :- Arlberg Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire
Alpine Property Market - buoyant in troubled times?
Published : 04-Nov-2020 11:35
We know we have quite a few readers with homes (holiday and permanent) in the mountains, so were interested in this article from skiingproperty.
PR follows...
The breathtaking scenery, healthy lifestyle and local market conditions are helping resorts in the French Alps to weather the effects of Covid-19 better than other second-home destinations, reported SkiingProperty.com in October.
Read the full Article : Alpine Property Market - buoyant in troubled times?
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 2,729
Colorado Prepares for Main Season Launch
Published : 04-Nov-2020 10:35
It has not been the ideal run-up to the start of the 2020-21 season in the key US ski state of Colorado.
Of course the pandemic is a major factor, but the state has also been impacted by periods of warm, dry weather and by major autumn forest fires.
Read the full Article : Colorado Prepares for Main Season Launch
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 2,730
Also on J2Ski :- Winter Park Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Holidays
A ‘New’ Red Piste From Morzine
Published : 03-Nov-2020 12:46
[b]Morzine, on the French side of the huge Portes du Soleil ski region which crosses the Swiss border with 600km of slopes linking a dozen ski villages, will unveil a new ski run this winter.
The new slope is in fact the 'remodelling' of the existing red Aigle run which descends from the summit of Nyon at 2,019m, down to the Nyon plateau at 1,413m.
Read the full Article : A ‘New’ Red Piste From Morzine
Join the conversation : Discuss this in the J2Ski Forum
Views : 2,352
Also on J2Ski :- Morzine Snow Forecast Ski Hotels Ski Hire Ski Holidays