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Les 2 Alpes Extends Season Through July, But Is Summer Glacier Skiing Worth It?
Les 2 Alpes operates its glacier terrain until 5 July with discounted passes, positioning itself as a rare summer skiing option in the Alps. Whether the reduced terrain and conditions justify the trip depends largely on what you're after.
Vail Resorts Introduces 20% Discount on Epic Pass for Under-30s
Vail Resorts has announced a 20% price reduction on Epic Pass products for skiers and riders aged 13-30, bringing the 2026-27 Epic Pass down to $869 and Epic Local Pass to $649. The move comes as the ski industry grapples with participation rates among younger demographics.
Tamarack Resort Season Pass Pricing: What the Numbers Actually Mean
Tamarack has opened sales for its 2026-27 season pass at $499, claiming it's the best deal of the year. We break down whether the early-bird pricing represents genuine value or standard industry tiering tactics, and what the cap on pass sales really means for access.
Austria Avalanche Deaths Bring Season Total to 28 as Persistent Weak Layer Claims Two Experienced Backcountry Skiers
Two experienced backcountry skiers died in an avalanche on Tamlspitze in Austria's Tux Valley on 28 February, pushing the country's seasonal death toll to 28—more than double the 10-year average. The fatalities underscore ongoing instability from a persistent weak layer affecting the Alps.
French Ski Resorts Maintain €555 Million Investment Despite Rising Cost Pressures
French ski resorts invested €555 million in 2025, matching last year's spend but masking a harder reality: the same money now buys less infrastructure as equipment costs outpace lift ticket prices and regulatory requirements multiply.
Swiss Men Lock Out Garmisch-Partenkirchen Downhill Podium as Odermatt Extends Dominant Season
Switzerland claimed all three podium spots at Saturday's World Cup downhill in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, with Marco Odermatt taking victory ahead of Alexis Monney by just 0.04 seconds. The result extends Odermatt's commanding lead in the overall standings to nearly double his nearest competitor with three races remaining.
Four Injured in Rare Full-Depth Avalanche on Patrolled Terrain at Madarao Kogen
A full-depth avalanche on a marked powder run at Madarao Kogen injured four skiers and riders on February 28, raising questions about inbounds avalanche risk during warm weather conditions. The slide occurred despite morning inspections showing no warning signs.
Europe's 2025–26 Avalanche Season: 119 Deaths and Why the Mountains Are More Dangerous Than They Look
Europe's 2025–26 avalanche season has become one of the deadliest in modern history, with 119 confirmed deaths before the end of February and the season still far from over. A buried weak layer formed in December, combined with successive storms dumping metres of snow on top of it, has created conditions that aren't visible from the surface. Here's a full breakdown of what happened, why, and what it means if you're planning a trip to the Alps.
First Day Skiing Val Gardena in the Dolomites: Fresh Snow, Flat Light, and Finding My Feet
A snowing first day in Val Gardena wasn't exactly the Dolomites debut I'd planned, but fresh snow across the Sellaronda terrain and a cross-resort explore from Selva to Corvara made for a solid introduction to one of the Alps' most expansive ski areas.
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