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Good bye from the crew at Ohau Snow Fields. | Image: Ohau Snow Fields Ōhau Snow Fields, New Zealand, wrapped up its 2026 ski season on Sunday, October 4, sending skiers and snowboarders into spring with a final day of retro gear, good snow and plenty of sunshine. The South Island ski area celebrated its…

Gondola Skyride, Stowe Mountain Resort. | Image: J. Davis Stowe, Vermont, is without a doubt one of the premier destinations in North America for fall foliage. The region’s topography — defined by the dramatic spine of the Green Mountains and a dense canopy of sugar maples, beech, and birch trees — creates a colorful kaleidoscope…

Anchorage recorded snowfall on August 31, 2026 — the second in documented history. | U.S. National Weather Service Anchorage, Alaska. While much of the Northern Hemisphere is still shaking off summer heat, Alaska has already had a taste of winter. The National Weather Service recorded the trace of snowfall at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport…

Morgenstern with the R44 helicopter that was stolen at the end of September. | Image: Morgenstern Helicopter Olympic ski jumping champion Thomas Morgenstern is without his helicopter after thieves broke into a hangar in Austria, wheeled out a Robinson R44, fueled it and flew it across multiple national borders in the middle of the night.…

There are many options when it comes to lunch on the mountain, but what do real skiers and snowboarders do for their midday meal? Credit: Deer Valley Food is fuel, especially when you are spending six or seven hours skiing, riding lifts, hiking for powder, and chasing one more lap. Your muscles need the energy…

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by SnowBrains (@snowbrains) Here are my top four favorite to ski in the USA as a professional free skier: 4. Utah Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah. | Photo: wyssenavalanche.com My favorite things about skiing in Utah are how consistent the storms are, how much it snows…

Credit: ECMWF The South America snow forecast favors a major refresh in the central Andes as an ongoing storm strengthens Monday night into Tuesday. Valle Nevado leads the expected accumulation, with substantial snowfall also around El Colorado, La Parva, and Portillo. Rising snow levels will make the main pulse heavier than the initial snow, while…

Vail Resorts headquarters in Broomfield, CO. | Credit: Vail Resorts Oasis Management has aggressively increased its stake in Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) from 7.4% to 9%, representing 3,222,085 shares, according to a September 29 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing. The additional shares bring Oasis’ total investment in Vail Resorts to approximately $456 million, according…

Get ready for some fun with kids on the mountain. Credit: Monarch Mountain It is always around this time of year, during the fall, that skiers and snowboarders start thinking about getting into shape for the upcoming season. Besides simply doing squats and lunges, there is no shortage of workout plans and exercise routines available…

Dolomiti Superski has invested €100 million ($113 million) ahead of the 2026-27 season. | Image: Harald Wisthaler Italy’s Dolomiti Superski has invested approximately €100 million ($113 million) across its 12 ski areas ahead of the 2026-27 season, with several major new lifts, expanded terrain, improved snowmaking, and new connections planned for skiers this winter. The…