Huge news for southern skiers and snowboarders, as Alabama's one and only ski area is open tonight, January 27th, from 6pm-10pm. Cloudmont Ski Resort offers skiing and snowboarding accessed by a single rope tow. It's extremely condition dependent, often opening for only a handful of days every winter. This winter's first day for Cloudmont was back on January 18th, and they were open for 5 days between then and January 22nd.
OlympicsWith the start of the Milano-Cortina Olympics just a few weeks away, Tamarack, Idaho has been gearing up for a wide array of Olympics themed events during the games. Long before the start of the games, the resort will continue to offer excellent conditions for carving out some GS turns or ripping through the bumps. In between runs, the Seven Devils Taphouse will be streaming coverage from the games every day from their start on February 6 to their end on February 22.
By western New York standards, Bristol is a respectably sized ski area. Offering a vertical drop of 1,200 feet, 139 skiable acres, 100 percent snowmaking capabilities and 97 percent-night skiing, on paper, Bristol has everything a local mountain needs. What it lacks, however, is reliable weather. Over my 10-plus years of skiing Bristol, I can count the amount of true powder days on one hand and couldn't even begin to estimate the number of days I've skied in rain.
Finland isn't often on the top of most people's dream ski trip list, but after watching this short video, you might put it there. Finland doesn't have a ton of massive mountains, but Lapland, the country's northernmost region, does get pretty consistent snowfall between December and April. With much of the region sitting in the Arctic circle, Lapland has some pretty short and dark days throughout the winter, so a lot of skiing is supported by lights.
When it comes to winter adventures, Quebec offers skiers the best of all worlds: legendary mountains, lively villages, and a treasure trove of affordable and lesser-known ski destinations woven throughout the province. Whether you're planning a family getaway, a bucket-list trip from the UK, or seeking authentic local vibes, here's your insider guide to skiing Quebec's major icons-and the wallet-friendly gems waiting to be discovered.
By the time I had strapped on my snowboard at the top of the King Gondola, the wind was howling and snow was coming down hard. Niseko, a ski resort on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, is known for epic snowfall, and my first run lived up to the hype. My knees felt wobbly as I plowed 3,500 feet down the mountain through fresh powder, barely able to see the ground beneath me, let alone the skiers whizzing past.