A first look at SkiGastein in Austria's Gastein Valley - one of Salzburgerland's biggest ski regions. With 83km of pistes and 25 lifts across the main area, it sounds great on paper. But a late start, thin February snow cover, and a lot of cat tracks made for a mixed first day on the hill.
Two American backcountry skiers were caught in an avalanche in the Stubai Alps near Neustift im Stubaital, Austria, on April 3. One skier sustained a serious shoulder injury after being swept 200 metres down a steep couloir. Rescue teams airlifted both skiers from the scene.
Heavenly Ski Resort is ending its season on 5 April after record temperatures melted critical connecting runs. The Tahoe resort made it through its 70th anniversary season but couldn't stretch into mid-April as planned. Operations managed to patch runs together with limited snowfall before calling it.
Utah's ski resorts received significant April snowfall, with Brighton recording 29 inches from a single storm. Seven of the state's 15 resorts remain open to take advantage of the late-season conditions, offering temporary relief after a below-average winter.
Snowbird has launched its 2026-27 season passes at the lowest price of the year, with a $100 renewal credit for returning passholders and the return of the Freeloader Pass — a free under-18 pass bundled with every qualifying adult pass. Early Bird buyers also get a free night at The Cliff Lodge.
A brand new Doppelmayr cable car has opened at the Latemar Dolomites ski area in Italy's Val di Fiemme region, replacing a chairlift that had been running since 1988. The €15.5 million upgrade carries 2,700 people per hour and marks 50 years of cross-border ski cooperation in the region.
SilverStar Mountain in British Columbia is the newest addition to the Ikon Pass for 2026-27, bringing 3,304 acres of Okanagan terrain to the lineup. Spring pricing is still available — but only until April 16.
Lee Canyon is spending $5 million to open its West Bowl area for 2026-27, adding a fixed-grip quad and five new runs to Nevada's closest ski area to Las Vegas. The expansion marks the latest phase of a multi-year development programme at the desert-adjacent resort.
Washington's largest ski area has elevated Linnea Hansen from VP of Marketing & Sales to President & COO. The appointment comes as the resort faces ongoing infrastructure challenges including wastewater issues and parking management.
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