Levi, one of Finland’s top resorts, officially opened a new complex with 17 swimming pools. Continue reading ‘Leisure complex opens up with 17 swimming pools at Finnish ski resort’

Finnish ski resort is offering a free day of skiing on May 8th, 2011.

The leading Finnish ski resort of Levi has announced plans to offer free skiing at the end of its very long season – in May 2011. Continue reading ‘Finnish ski resort to offer free skiing next May’

Finish ski resort overhauls lifts for 2010 season

Finland’ Pyhä ski area is spending 8 million Euros ($9.8 million USD), only the second resort of this type to invest in high capacity lifts in the country. The high speed detachable six-seater chairlift with weather protection hood, only the second of this type of high capacity lift in the country.

Continue reading ‘Finish ski resort to spend 8 million euros on lift upgrade’

There is plenty of new wear if you want to look good on the slopes.

It appears that skiers are once again spending money, this time with ski wear.

The Finnish based company which owns iconic ski brands Atomic and Salomon euro reported a 36.6 million Euro profit in the final quarter of 2009, more than double the figure for the same quarter in 2008.

Over the whole year, which the company described as the worst for more than 10 years, Amer’s overall profit fell 8 percent to 31 million Euros, and sales dropped from 1.57 to 1.53 billion.

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Sun Peaks in British Columbia, Canada on October 27. Photo Credit: Corey Wiwchar

Big snow falls across Europe and North America have propelled several ski areas into early openings over the last two weeks, and many others are getting ready.

SOURCE: skiinfo.co.uk

THE ALPS:

In the Alps, many Austrian resorts and glaciers are open, including Kitzbuhel whose early opening SkiRebel.com reported on a few days ago. The heavy snowfall there last week has set up some great conditions with most areas reporting a three to five-foot base. The glacial areas are Dachstein, Hintertux, Molltal, Kitzsteinhorn (Kaprun), Pitztal, Solden, Stubai, and Tux.

Continue reading ‘Big snows launch northern hemisphere ski season’

Between 5,000 and 6,000 came out for the first day of skiing at Mammoth. Normally the first day attracts 500

At least a dozen ski areas in at least six countries have opened earlier than expected because of heavy snow, or consistent low temperatures to allow snow making, or a combination of both.
Austria saw the most of the heavy snowfalls in the latter half of last week with the glacier ski area of Tux claiming the biggest accumulated snowfall of an incredible 1.8 metres (six feet) over the past week, with the Molltal glacier not far behind with 1.4m (nearly five feet).
Although many regular Austrian resorts have reported up to two feet (60cm) of snow on their slopes, only one is reported to have started running their lifts early as a result, it was reported that the Planai above Schladming had its earliest ever opening this weekend. Continue reading ‘Heavy snow and lower temperatures lead to ski season jumpstart’

Guests at Pyhä resort in Finland will find a new ski run from the Family slopes to the Polar slope will be open next winter, conveniently connecting the two slope areas.

In addition the resort’s successful FunPark will be developed further by the park team members and the snowmaking system on the Family slopes will be made more efficient.
The Rosa & Rudolf children’s adventure route will also be developed further and new features will be added.
Pyhä is also expected to add a new fast six person chairlift in time for the 2010-11 season.

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