Snow news...
Updated: 11.30am Tuesday 21 May 2013 – “Winter” continues on both sides of the pond
It seems like it’s not just this side of the pond that winter doesn’t know when to give up. Aspen (Colorado) has just announced that it will reopen this weekend following an exceptionally snowy spring. 2 lifts and 11 runs will operate between 10am and 4pm on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. More
Aspen reopens this weekend following an exceptionally snowy spring - Photo: www.aspensnowmass.com
Today in the Alps...
Today in the Alps will return in October 2013 - but updates and blogs will continue throughout the summer.
Detailed snow forecasts and snow reports will return in October 2013.
Guest Blog: Skiing in South America
Valle Nevado, Chile
Wednesday 15 May 2013
Guest blogger Arnie Wilson guides you through the best places to ski in South America. More
Blog: Endless winter
Photo: Les 2 Alpes/Vincent Lozzi
Wednesday 8 May 2013
Fraser Wilkin picks some of the best places to carry on skiing this summer. More
Blog: Top 5 places to ski in the Alps in May
Photo: Tourismusverband Stubai Tirol
Tuesday 23 April 2013
Fraser Wilkin picks 5 of the best ski resorts in the Alps to head to in May... More
Snow Reliability - Ski Resorts A-Z
Photo: Chamonix/Monica Dalmasso
Planning a ski trip?
Here you'll find our comprehensive assessment of snow reliability in European and North American ski resorts.
Top 10s
Photo: Arapahoe Basin/Casey DayHere we've pulled together our "Top 10" snow destinations depending on what you are looking for in your holiday:
2. Snow-sure resorts - N. America
4. Snowiest resorts - N. America
5. Powder destinations - Europe
6. Powder destinations - N. America
7. Early season resorts - Europe
8. Late season resorts - Europe
The snow quality equation
Photo: Engadin St Moritz/Christof SondereggerRightly or wrongly, the quality of the snow (never mind the state of the weather) can make or break your holiday, particularly if it is your first time in a resort. Here we explain the factors making up the "snow quality equation", which should allow you to make a more informed choice as to where and when you next hit the slopes. More
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