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Les 2 Alpes, which operates Europe’s largest summer ski area...

Les 2 Alpes, which operates Europe’s largest summer ski area, this year from 18th June to 28th August, has announced the return of its Kumi Yama event in July; one of the biggest on snow contests of the summer.

A major snowsports event: Kumi Yama runs from 1st – 3rd July. The only major snowboard meet of the summer in France brings together the whole freestyle world, including professionals and stars, all in a friendly, Japanese-themed atmosphere.

A new gondola has been installed at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in China...

A new gondola has been installed at Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in China, the world’s highest
ski area. It’s the second gondola to be installed at the site by Leitner, who completed the original lift in 1999. The new gondola runs using the same support towers as the original lift up to its top station at 4506m. Unusually however the new cabins, which are eight passenger rather than the six passenger originals, runs below the old lift on a separate, lower cable.

Montgenèvre plans to become the only resort in the Southern Alps....

Montgenèvre plans to become the only resort in the Southern Alps and one of only 30 in Europe to offer lift accessed skiing over 3,000m.

An entire 3000m ski area has been created around Mount-Chaberton on the French/Italian border to offer skiing for all levels and a long new blue run from 3000m downwards.

Skiers will be able to enjoy 360° panoramic views from Mont Ventoux to Mont-Blanc, from the
Rhône to the river Pô from the top

A new ski area named ‘Star Trek Voineasa...

A new ski area named ‘Star Trek Voineasa’ (there doesn’t appear to be any direct connection to the famous sci fi franchise) is scheduled to open in Romania for winter 2011-12.

A new and improved full transport system will launch in Queenstown this winter....

A new and improved full transport system will launch in Queenstown this winter to encourage skiers and boarders to “ride and relax”.

Three brand new custom-designed 4WD buses are joining the Snowline service this year making it easy and hassle-free to get to either Coronet Peak or The Remarkables ski areas.

The investment takes the 4WD bus count to nine and increases the entire fleet to over 20.

Skiers and boarders heading to Coronet Peak, Mt Hutt and The Remarkables...

Skiers and boarders heading to Coronet Peak, Mt Hutt and The Remarkables ski areas can benefit from improved pass flexibility and discounts this year.

Traditionally people who have bought more than one day pass at a time have had to use it within a fixed time frame.

With just a little over a month until the chairlift switches are flicked on....

With just a little over a month until the chairlift switches are flicked on, Queenstown’s alpine paradise is welcoming the first real sign that winter has arrived.

The Remarkables ski area has received 15cms of wind-affected snow over the last two days as it prepares for an epic season.

Queenstown’s premier ski area is in opening day countdown mode......

Queenstown’s premier ski area is in opening day countdown mode as mountain staff get particularly excited with recent snow fall creating ideal snow-making conditions.

Coronet Peak, scheduled to open on June 4, has received 4cm of snow over the weekend with more snow and a cold snap forecast over the next two days.

Crystal Ski has been awarded CarbonNeutral® office certification...

Crystal Ski has been awarded CarbonNeutral® office certification by reducing its carbon footprint in their head office in Kingston-upon-Thames to net zero for the fourth consecutive year.

Since 2003 Crystal has been in partnership with The CarbonNeutral Company, providing customers with the option to offset emissions from travel (total tonnage of customers off-setting for their flights is around 20,000 tonnes) and since 2008, taking responsibility for the company’s

Killington in Vermont has announced...

Killington in Vermont has announced a $6.5 million spend ahead of winter 2011-12 season. Much of the money is going on a new restaurant, following the removal this spring of the Peak Lodge from the 4,100 foot level of Killington Peak, although this won’t be completed until the start of winter 2012-13.