Afriski Turns 25
Lesotho’s Afriski, one of the world’s newest ski centres and possibly the only outdoor ski area still operational in Africa, is celebrating 25 years since opening.
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Australia Set for 60cm Storm Surge as July Snow Begins
Updated 9th July 2025: Snow dumps hit Argentina, Cardrona unveils NZ’s biggest ski area, and Aussie resorts brace for 2 feet (60cm) more—click for full breakdown!
Skiers Celebrate July 4th on Leftover Snow Across the U.S.
Updated 9 July 2025: Fresh snow hits Alps & Norway glaciers, Saas Fee set to launch 9-month season, and July 4th skiers return to Breckenridge.
Snow Falling Simultaneously On Northern & Southern Hemisphere Ski Slopes
Snowfall has been reported falling simultaneously on ski slopes in the northern and southern hemispheres.
First Full Ski Descent of World’s 9th Highest Peak
One of the last of the world’s 14 8,000m peaks that hadn’t previously been skied top to bottom, now has been. 8,126m tall Nanga Parbat has been skied from its summit down to base camp at 4,600m, a vertical descent of over 3,500m.