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The Best Ski Resorts in France

French ski resorts are currently among the best in Europe, enhanced by new amenities and direct access via Eurostar.

Fears for future of ski tourism as resorts adapt to thawing snow season

Climate change is significantly impacting winter sports, causing a delay in the snow season's start and closure of ski resorts.

The Best Vermont Ski Resorts for Fresh Powder and Picturesque Peaks

Vermont is an idyllic winter destination with exceptional ski resorts.
Saskadena Six has a rich history as one of Vermont's notable ski resorts.

The best ski resorts in the world: 2023 Readers' Choice Awards

Top ski resorts of 2023 are highlighted based on reader satisfaction ratings, with notable winners in North America and Europe.

The Best Ski Resorts in France

French ski resorts are currently among the best in Europe, enhanced by new amenities and direct access via Eurostar.

Fears for future of ski tourism as resorts adapt to thawing snow season

Climate change is significantly impacting winter sports, causing a delay in the snow season's start and closure of ski resorts.

The Best Vermont Ski Resorts for Fresh Powder and Picturesque Peaks

Vermont is an idyllic winter destination with exceptional ski resorts.
Saskadena Six has a rich history as one of Vermont's notable ski resorts.

The best ski resorts in the world: 2023 Readers' Choice Awards

Top ski resorts of 2023 are highlighted based on reader satisfaction ratings, with notable winners in North America and Europe.
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Finland exports snow-saving mats to ski resorts hit by climate crisis

Modern ice preservation techniques are vital for sustaining ski resorts amid climate change challenges.

Europe's ski resorts face 'existential crisis' from climate crisis

Climate change poses an existential crisis for Europe's ski resorts, threatening snow levels and the viability of skiing as a sport.

Italy and Switzerland Are Updating Their Border

Climate change is redrawing borders between Italy and Switzerland due to melting glaciers affecting territorial future agreements.

Ski Resorts Are Stockpiling Snow to Get Through Warm Winters

Snow Secure guarantees snow availability for ski resorts, ensuring they can open on time, regardless of summer heat.

Experts Unsure If California Avalanches Will Worsen With Climate Changes | KQED

Warming temperatures can lead to both an increase and decrease in avalanches in different mountain ranges.
Ski resorts have existing programs to reduce avalanche danger, regardless of climate change impacts.

Finland exports snow-saving mats to ski resorts hit by climate crisis

Modern ice preservation techniques are vital for sustaining ski resorts amid climate change challenges.

Europe's ski resorts face 'existential crisis' from climate crisis

Climate change poses an existential crisis for Europe's ski resorts, threatening snow levels and the viability of skiing as a sport.

Italy and Switzerland Are Updating Their Border

Climate change is redrawing borders between Italy and Switzerland due to melting glaciers affecting territorial future agreements.

Ski Resorts Are Stockpiling Snow to Get Through Warm Winters

Snow Secure guarantees snow availability for ski resorts, ensuring they can open on time, regardless of summer heat.

Experts Unsure If California Avalanches Will Worsen With Climate Changes | KQED

Warming temperatures can lead to both an increase and decrease in avalanches in different mountain ranges.
Ski resorts have existing programs to reduce avalanche danger, regardless of climate change impacts.
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A chalet girl at one of the world's most luxurious ski destination shares what the winter wonderland for the wealthy is like. Take a look around.

Hogg's experience as a chalet host in Courchevel 1850 reveals the stark contrast between luxury vacationing and the realities of service work.
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2 weeks ago
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Sierra Nevada sees trace amounts of snow, freezing temperatures

A cold front brought early snow to the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe, igniting excitement for the upcoming ski season.

Storm knocks out power to 35,000 PG&E customers in Bay Area

Winter storm caused power outages in Bay Area
Sierra Nevada impacted by storm closures and blizzard warning

Storm drops snow across the Sierra, including at ski resorts. Will it stave off the snow drought?

The latest storm dumped a foot of snow in the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe regions, alleviating the threat of a snow drought.
Major ski resorts received significant snowfall, but some chairlift openings may be delayed for avalanche mitigation.

How common are avalanches in the Sierra Nevada? See 7 snowy disasters

Avalanches are relatively common in California's mountain ranges.
The Sierra Avalanche Center has reported a total of 22 avalanches since the start of the current season.

Sierra Nevada sees trace amounts of snow, freezing temperatures

A cold front brought early snow to the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe, igniting excitement for the upcoming ski season.

Storm knocks out power to 35,000 PG&E customers in Bay Area

Winter storm caused power outages in Bay Area
Sierra Nevada impacted by storm closures and blizzard warning

Storm drops snow across the Sierra, including at ski resorts. Will it stave off the snow drought?

The latest storm dumped a foot of snow in the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe regions, alleviating the threat of a snow drought.
Major ski resorts received significant snowfall, but some chairlift openings may be delayed for avalanche mitigation.

How common are avalanches in the Sierra Nevada? See 7 snowy disasters

Avalanches are relatively common in California's mountain ranges.
The Sierra Avalanche Center has reported a total of 22 avalanches since the start of the current season.
moresierra-nevada

$65 Million Ski Chalet With Private Tesla-Style Gondola, Bowling Alley, and Basketball Court Eyes Utah Sales Record

A newly built mansion in Park City could fetch $65 million, potentially breaking the state record for the most expensive home sale.
from Los Angeles Times
1 month ago

Fire threatens Southern California ski resorts. Will they make it to winter?

Southern California ski resorts are battling to protect themselves from massive wildfires threatening their operations and surrounding communities.

The best places to go for New Years

Consider escaping the UK for a memorable New Year's celebration.
Classic cities and underrated destinations offer diverse options for celebrating New Year's Eve.

6 Underrated Mountain Towns Across North America to Visit This Fall & Winter

Trade luxury for charm in underrated alpine villages like Ketchum, Manchester, and Taos, especially during fall and winter seasons.
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Northern California mountains brace for more snow after blizzard blocked roads

Northern California mountains facing more snow after blizzard
Highway closures and power outages due to the storm

Weakening wind but more snow after massive blizzard in the Sierra Nevada

Powerful blizzard in Sierra Nevada mountains expected to bring heavy snow and rain.
Ski resorts reopening after major snowstorm but facing delayed start times and limited operations.

Northern California mountains brace for more snow after blizzard blocked roads

Northern California mountains facing more snow after blizzard
Highway closures and power outages due to the storm

Weakening wind but more snow after massive blizzard in the Sierra Nevada

Powerful blizzard in Sierra Nevada mountains expected to bring heavy snow and rain.
Ski resorts reopening after major snowstorm but facing delayed start times and limited operations.
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No snow, no problem: Ski resorts push season passes over pay-as-you-go tickets to secure sales | CBC News

Ski resorts are relying more on season passes to secure revenue ahead of time.
Vail Resorts' introduction of a cut-rate season pass in 2008 inspired other ski areas to adopt a similar strategy.
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December in California kicks off with 80-degree heat for L.A., rain for the Bay Area

Southern California is experiencing unseasonably warm temperatures in the first week of December due to a high pressure system and weak offshore winds.
Tuesday is expected to be the warmest day, with temperatures reaching the high 70s and low 80s.

No storms, no problem: See good times as Lake Tahoe ski resorts open for 2023-24 season

Heavenly Mountain and Palisades Tahoe ski resorts have opened for the 2023-2024 season despite the lack of recent storms.
The resorts are using snowmaking technology and favorable cold temperatures to create optimal skiing conditions.

December in California kicks off with 80-degree heat for L.A., rain for the Bay Area

Southern California is experiencing unseasonably warm temperatures in the first week of December due to a high pressure system and weak offshore winds.
Tuesday is expected to be the warmest day, with temperatures reaching the high 70s and low 80s.

No storms, no problem: See good times as Lake Tahoe ski resorts open for 2023-24 season

Heavenly Mountain and Palisades Tahoe ski resorts have opened for the 2023-2024 season despite the lack of recent storms.
The resorts are using snowmaking technology and favorable cold temperatures to create optimal skiing conditions.
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