Skiers and snowboarders in the American West are facing a test of patience this month. Park City Mountain, a cornerstone of Utah’s winter sports scene, has officially postponed its Opening Day following a stretch of unseasonably warm weather and a lack of early-season accumulation. Originally slated to begin turning lifts on November 21, the resort has yet to confirm a new target date, leaving the start of the season in limbo as operations teams wait…
"Winter 2025 Kickoff: Utah Resorts Pause Operations While Europe and the East Coast Celebrate Early Snow"
As winter storm cycles begin to spin across North America, the anticipation for the 2025 ski season is hitting its peak. For recreational skiers, the focus is on booking trips to the country’s premier destinations, a process recently simplified by USA TODAY’s annual 10Best awards. However, the early season reality on the ground is proving slightly more complicated for the professional circuit, with weather conditions forcing immediate changes to upcoming World Cup events in Colorado.…
"2025 Ski Season Outlook: Top Resorts Crowned as World Cup Adjusts to Early Weather Challenges"
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen etched his name into the history books on Sunday, capturing a stunning victory in the season-opening slalom in Levi, Finland. The win marks the first-ever Alpine Ski World Cup victory for Brazil. Braathen, who famously switched from the Norwegian team to represent his mother’s home country this season, delivered a masterful performance. He held the lead after the first run and successfully defended it on the second course, finishing with a combined…
"Braathen Secures Historic First World Cup Win for Brazil in Levi Slalom"
As France anticipates its first significant snowfalls, local ski areas are bustling with activity, but it’s not just the paid staff getting things ready. Across the region, a heavy reliance on community engagement and volunteer efforts is proving essential to launching the 2024-2025 winter season. From saving struggling stations to making the sport accessible for children, volunteers are emerging as the backbone of local skiing. Alti Aigoual Rallies Support At the Alti Aigoual station, for…
"Community Spirit: French Ski Areas Lean on Volunteers for Winter Opening"
As the mountaintops in the Isère region begin to turn white, impatience is growing. Winter is fast approaching, and for everyone from local enthusiasts to world-class manufacturers, the countdown to a new season of skiing has officially begun. Community Gears Up At the community level, the Tain Tournon Alpine Ski Club is already deep into preparations. Before anyone clips into their bindings, the club is handling its preseason business. A general assembly is scheduled for…
"From Local Slopes to World Podiums: France’s Ski Season Kicks Off"
A debate over municipal priorities in Alta, Norway, has ignited fierce local backlash after a politician suggested cutting funds for community ski trails to save a local youth center. The “Stereotypical” Proposal The controversy began when Tore Grøtte (SV) proposed that cutting the budget for grooming local ski trails would be a “less painful” cut than reducing services for young people at “Huset” (The House), Alta’s youth center. Grøtte claimed that the ski trails primarily…
"Alta Funding Proposal Sparks Community Debate on Youth Services and Public Ski Trails"
As the alpine ski season kicks off, all eyes turn to the heart of the French Alps—specifically, the Isère region near Grenoble. This area, part of the larger Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, remains a critical hub for ski manufacturing. In the town of Saint-Jean-de-Moirans, one of France’s few remaining ski factories, the craft of building high-performance skis is alive and well, blending hands-on tradition with cutting-edge development. The Rossignol Atelier: A Focus on Craft We’re visiting the…
"The Art of the Ski: Inside the French Factories Crafting Winter’s Top Gear"