Industry
April 20, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Spring Skiing Update 2026: High-Altitude Alpine Resorts Thrive Amidst Cooler April Temperatures and Shifting Seasonal Conditions
The European Alps are currently experiencing a period of unseasonably cool weather for late April, providing a significant boost to…
April 17, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Swiss SLF Study Reveals Increased Snowpack Pressure Heightens Avalanche Risk Rather Than Enhancing Stability
A groundbreaking study from the Swiss Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) has fundamentally challenged a decades-old assumption in…
April 17, 2026
Sustainability and Mountain Environment
Vanishing Glaciers and Corporate Accountability: How Salomon and Mike Douglas are Redefining Climate Advocacy in the Outdoor Industry
The permanent suspension of summer skiing operations on the Horstman Glacier at Whistler Blackcomb marks a definitive turning point for…
April 17, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
US Rockies Face Historic Snow Deficit as Early Resort Closures Signal One of the Most Challenging Winters in Decades
The 2025-2026 North American ski season has reached a critical juncture as of mid-April, characterized by a stark dichotomy between…
April 16, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Spring Skiing Conditions and Resort Closing Schedules Across the European Alps and Scotland for April 2026
As the 2025–2026 ski season enters its twilight weeks, the European Alps are experiencing a definitive shift toward spring conditions,…
April 16, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
High-Tech Avalanche Mitigation: Parks Canada Tests SnowDart Drone System in Jasper National Park to Secure the Icefields Parkway
The management of winter safety in the Canadian Rockies has entered a new technological era as Parks Canada concludes a…
April 16, 2026
Ski Gear and Technical Reviews
Perfect Moment and H&M Forge an Unforeseen Alliance, Redefining Luxury Ski Wear Accessibility and Sparking Industry Dialogue.
The unexpected collaboration between Perfect Moment, a luxury French ski and surf brand renowned for its high-performance yet stylish apparel,…
April 15, 2026
FIS Alpine World Cup News
Alterra Mountain Company Becomes First U.S. Ski Operator to Achieve Gold Standard SBTi Verification, Signaling Major Shift in Industry Climate Action.
Alterra Mountain Company, a prominent operator of mountain destinations across North America, has announced a groundbreaking achievement, becoming the first…
April 14, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Colorado Records Worst Snowpack in History as Utah Skier Visits Plunge Amid Unprecedented Spring Heatwave
The 2025-2026 North American ski season has reached a somber milestone as the Colorado Climate Center officially designated this winter…
April 11, 2026
Winter Sports Industry and Business
Tragedy in the Tyrolean Alps as German Snowboarder Becomes Latest Victim in a Record Breaking Season of Avalanche Fatalities
The alpine community is mourning the loss of a 49-year-old snowboarder from Berlin who was killed in a massive avalanche…