Ski Resort and Snow News - August 2025
J2Ski Snow Report - August 8th 2025
Published : 08-Aug-2025 07:04
Sunrise at Hotham Alpine Resort, VIC, Australia...
Australia leads the global ski scene with Perisher and others fully open, while fresh snow boosts conditions in the Andes, Alps, and Scandinavia, though Argentina still struggles and Austria's Hintertux glacier is closed until September.
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‘E-SKIMO’ to revolutionise ski touring with the first e-ski
Published : 07-Aug-2025 06:04
A new Swiss company has invented electrically powered skis that it believes will be as revolutionary as the e-bike.
'E-SKIMO' claim the new touring skis will allow users to climb 80% faster than on regular touring skis, and reduce effort by 30%.
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Brits Complete 800 Mile Charity Hike From London to Val Thorens in Ski Boots Carrying Skis
Published : 05-Aug-2025 02:41
After 45 days and over 800 miles on foot, British adventurers Matt Brinkley and Reuben Gray have completed a remarkable journey from London to Val Thorens—Europe's highest ski resort—wearing ski boots and carrying skis throughout.
Their route spanned four countries, with the final leg winding through the French Alps. Battling heat, fatigue, and blisters, they reached Val Thorens on Saturday, August 2 at 6pm, greeted by friends, family, and locals with live music and free drinks.
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“Year-Round” Glacier Ski Area Closes For August
Published : 04-Aug-2025 08:16
The Hintertux Glacier, one of only two remaining year-round outdoor ski areas in the world, has suspended its ski operations through August.
Hintertux says it will reopen on an unspecified date in September, but has not given a reason for closure. Last week it was reporting more terrain open than the other three glacier ski areas currently offering summer skiing. It also reports snow depths of 25-65cm which exceeds those it has had in previous years when it has stayed open.
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J2Ski's Where to Ski in August 2025
Published : 03-Aug-2025 07:27
Southern hemisphere ski season is nearing its peak, with most centres open and healthy snowfalls reported. In contrast, skiing options in the northern hemisphere are limited, with only a few glaciers operational.
Valle Nevado, Chile, with plenty of snow to start August.
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Biometric Checks For Brits Entering EU To Begin in October
Published : 01-Aug-2025 04:45
A plan delayed multiple times to bring in biometric checks for Brits entering the EU will begin being rolled out across the EU from 12 October.
It means that, thank to Brexit, UK travellers entering or leaving the EU will need to undergo biometric checks.
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