Safety concerns in alpine skiing are under intense scrutiny after a series of tragic accidents. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) is reviewing safety measures ahead of the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics to better protect athletes.


Spotlight on Alpine Skiing Safety as FIS Reviews Rules Ahead of Milano-Cortina

Italy has emerged as a dominant player in the ski resort rankings, gaining recognition for its incredible value. Offering a blend of exceptional skiing experiences and cost-effective options, Italian ski resorts are now considered more budget-friendly for skiers.

Italy Tops Ski Resort Value Rankings, Offering Affordable Options For Ski Enthusiasts

Italy has emerged as a dominant player in the ski resort rankings, gaining recognition for its incredible value. Offering a blend of exceptional skiing experiences and cost-effective options, Italian ski resorts are now considered more budget-friendly for skiers. 



Attracting over 500 ski Enthusiast eager to hit the slopes, China has finally opened its first ski resort in the extreme North. Watch to know more.

China's First Ski Resort In Extreme North Opens

While the Ski Resort Gulmarg is famous for its slopes and powder snow, the Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir is now promoting winter sports activities in areas close to the Line of Control.

Indian Army starts ski training for youth in bordering areas of Gurez

Kashmir Tourism has been touching new peaks in the last few years with record breaking tourist arrivals. Gulmarg, known for one of the best ski resorts in Asia, has set a new record.

Gulmarg Gondola breaks records: Over a million tourists in 2023 generate $12mn for Cable Car Corporation

Ski resorts in China are packed with snow and ice lovers as Northern China receives snowfall early this season. The resort owners and operators say that the visitors' footfall has been increasing and is likely to increase this year.

Early snowfall brings joy to China's winter sports enthusiasts

Climate change exacerbates snow-water-energy challenges for European ski tourism.

Europe: Ski resorts threatened by global warming

As Europe ushered in the new year with record-breaking temperatures, some low-level ski resorts have been forced to closedown due to unseasonably warm weather and a lack of snowfall.

No snow in paradise: Ski resorts in Europe shut shop right at the beginning of the year

This German ski resort is trying to conserve snow for the upcoming winter season. The thick layer of insulating wood chips soaks up rainwater and the wooden layer ensures there is no exchange of air.

WION Climate Tracker: This German Ski resort is trying to conserve snow for the upcoming winter season

After battling the COVID-19 pandemic, Chile is now welcoming foreign tourists. South America's largest ski resort has finally reopened in the Chilean capital of Santiago.

South America's largest ski resort reopens in Chile

It is usually a busy time of the year for ski resorts but due to a rise in Omicron cases and a reintroduction of restrictive measures in various parts of the world, this festive season isn't looking merry for those in the skiing business.

Skiing season in array due to Omicron spread & reintroduction of restrictive measures

A city in Southern Finland has introduced a ski-sharing system to help people get to their destination. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: You can Ski to work in this City

Ski resorts in Italy will not open to the public until at least February 15, the Italian government has announced. Authorities had set the reopening date to January 18, but have opted for a further postponement over fears of resorts becoming COVID-19 hotspots.

Italy ski resorts stay closed for now due to COVID

New Yorkers slid down the freshly fallen snow on Pilgrim Hill in Central Park on Thursday (December 17), making the best of the winter storm that marched up the U.S. East Coast the night before.

New Yorkers enjoy wintry mix

Recent reports claimed that ski resorts in France were closing down simply because there wasn't enough snow. However, it looks like they've found a short-term and controversial solution.

'Mild weather': French ski resort airlifts snow to avoid closure during peak season

Pejo 3000 ski resort in Trentino has become Italy's first ski area to ban single-use plastic items.

Ski resort becomes first in Italy to ban plastic

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