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Credit: NOAA/NCEP GFS This Australia snow forecast brings a modest but useful early-season storm from Friday through Monday, with the best alpine totals around 10-20 cm on favored Victorian and NSW peaks. Snow levels hover near resort elevations at times, snow quality looks dense to moderate, winds may affect exposed alpine terrain, and lift-served skiing…

The town of Gstaad, Switzerland with the icon Gstaad Palace at its center. | Image: Gstaad Palace A human trafficking scandal has rocked the ski resort of Gstaad, Switzerland, which has long been known as one of the most exclusive ski destinations in the world. For Americans, its status as a playground for the rich…

Overview of the ski area. | Photo Credit: Lesotho-info.co.za Afriski, located in the landlocked African nation of Lesotho, has officially opened for the 2026 winter season. Afriski is one of only two ski resorts located in sub-Saharan Africa, along with Tiffindell Ski Resort in South Africa. Sadly, Tiffindell has been closed for several seasons now,…

Dillon Reservoir, Summit County, 2026 low water year. | Image: CBS News It’s no secret that it’s been dry across the West. Colorado, in particular, had a record-breaking low snowpack year, causing Gov. Polis to activate a Phase 1 Drought Task Force in March. Ongoing drought conditions into summer have prompted Gov. Polis to declare…

A GoFundMe has been set up for Latvian mountaineer Martins Bilzens, who was injured in a May 27 accident on Alaska’s Denali. | Credit: Martins Bilzens GoFundMe The relatives of a mountaineer who survived a recent accident on Alaska’s Denali have launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to help with family logistics and medical expenses. On May…

Vökl in action. | Credit: Völkl Everyone has a favorite ski brand. From brands famous for their hard-charging race skis to park brands known for their playful twin tips, each ski brand offers something unique for skiers. Some ski brands even have passionate fan bases of skiers that swear by their product. We wanted to know…

UDOT will pursue expansion of the bus service in Little Cottonwood Canyon this season in an effort to mitigate the intense traffic known by local skiers as ‘The Red Snake.” | Credit: Deseret News After multiple years of planning, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has set a target date for its new transportation plan. …

One of the many builds of Copper’s main park. | Credit: Woodard Copper The best US park resorts are the flip side to big mountain skiing, almost like the yin and yang of freestyle skiing. Both must exist in perfect balance for the sport as a whole to progress. I am a big mountain skier…

Redbull athlete going huge on the mountain bike. | Photo: Redbull Summer is here and, unfortunately, unless you live in the southern hemisphere or near a glacier, skiing is done until next winter. What are some off season training methods and how much will they impact your freeride skiing or snowboarding come next winter? Staying…

Palisades Tahoe is committed to sustainable tourism, with the parking reservation program helping reduce emissions and traffic impacts. Photo Credit: Palisades Tahoe Palisades Tahoe, California, has wrapped up the third season of its weekend and holiday parking reservation program, announcing results that point to measurable gains in congestion relief, environmental impact, and regional transportation habits.…