Ski News from J2Ski - April 2014

Ski Resort and Snow News - April 2014

Bulgarian Ski Season Will be Markedly Shorter After 2020, Says Study

Published : 29-Apr-2014 07:42

A new study in to the likely effect of climate change on Bulgarian holiday destination has reported that it's good news for the country's summer destination resorts, bad news for the ski areas.

The study, published by the Bulgarian Ministry of Environment and Water, said that the priod from spring to summer with warmer days would be longer and drier after 2020 in the southern European nation. Winter will be shorter as a result - and warmer too.

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Jenny Jones To Join ‘Snowday Party’ at Snow Centre

Published : 29-Apr-2014 04:04

The Snow Centre, the nearest indoor snow centre to London, will celebrate its fifth birthday next week on Bank Holiday Monday, 5th May, and has just announced that Olympic medallist Jenny Jones will be joining the party alongside pro athletes Aimee Fuller, Ed Drake and Jamie Nicholls. www.thesnowcentre.com/5today

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Heavy Snowfall in the Alps

Published : 27-Apr-2014 11:52

It has arrived too late for most resorts in the Alps, but heavy snowfall is blanketing much of the region this weekend with Austria and Switzerland reporting the biggest accumulations so far.

Webcam images show January like conditions with powdery pistes and Alpine rooftops once again covered with up to 20cm of snow – good news for late season skiers, probably less so for many of the locals who have moved on to mountain biking and gardening mode.

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Heavy Snow in California As / After Resorts Close

Published : 27-Apr-2014 07:33

There's been heavy snow in California in the past 48 hours. More than 50cm fell at many resorts. There's some bitter irony to the fresh snow as most ski resorts in the state are now closed,, having had a poor ski season with little snow from November to February.

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Quick update from Glencoe

Published : 25-Apr-2014 11:29

It's not over in Scotland either!

This just in from Glencoe...

Glencoe wrote:Glencoe Mountain Update - Thurs 24th April

All upper and mid mountain runs are still complete with a great cover of lovely spring snow.

We plan to stay open snow and weather permitting full time (Midweek and weekends) until the 5th of May, it is likely at that stage that we will will then close for the season. But large skier numbers over the next 10 days may still convince us to extend the season. We have enough snow just not enough skiers to make it commercially viable unless numbers pickup.

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Ski Northern Iceland in May and June

Published : 25-Apr-2014 09:03

As most ski areas in the Alps close by mid-May, one country will see more centres open than almost any other by the end of next month.

Northern Iceland, now easier and more affordable to reach than ever thanks to numerous routes offered by Easy Jet and others, is home to seven ski areas, most of which will be open in to June, with the midnight sun above from mid-May.

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Defi Foly to close the season for La Clusaz

Published : 25-Apr-2014 08:38

End of Season party for Lake Annecy Ski Resorts this weekend with the 'Defy Foly' in La Clusaz

For the last 26 years the crazy "Défi Foly" has been the final event of the winter season.

Taking place this year on 26th-27th April 2014 it sees sportsmen and women competing on skis, mono skis, snowboards, or anything that slides!

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J2Ski Snow Report - April 24th 2014

Published : 24-Apr-2014 07:32

Week Ending April 24th, 2014

Snow Report Summary

END OF SEASON, LAST CHANCE, EURO POWDER FEST! 8) 8)

Well, as we said last week... "it's not over yet". Winter is throwing one last double six to finish the season. It's been snowing this week and there are some very heavy snowfalls forecast as low as 1500 metres for the coming weekend.

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Now Three Separate French Legal Actions Against British Ski Companies and Clubs

Published : 23-Apr-2014 02:08

There are now three separate court cases due to be heard in the French Alps over the next five months as the French authorities endeavour to comprehensively clamp down on what have until now been 'grey areas' in what is and is not permitted on French ski slopes.

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British Ski Instructor To Hear June 16th If He Faces Jail

Published : 18-Apr-2014 08:58

(Picture from: www.simonbutlerskiing.com)

The British ski instructor Simon Butler will find out on June 16th if he is likely to face jail for ski teaching illegally in France.

At a court hearing last week the prosecutor in the case called for Mr Butler to be sentenced to a year in jail (with eight months suspended) and to pay a 10,000 Euro fine. The court will announce its verdict in June.

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Woodsy in action in Whistler Today

Published : 18-Apr-2014 08:35

James Woods in action at AFP World Championships in Whistler

James 'Woodsy' Woods is back in action this weekend at the Association of Freeskiing Professionals (AFP) World Championships in Whistler, Canada.

Part of the World Ski and Snowboard Festival, Woodsy will be taking on the world's best in the Slopestyle competition at the AFP World Championship (also know as the World Skiing Invitational).

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A Dad dies at La Clusaz

Published : 17-Apr-2014 09:23

As widely reported in UK media, Jeremy Salvesen was killed a week ago after colliding with a rock whilst skiing at La Clusaz, in the French Alps.

He was, apparently, descending the 2km long Blue run on La Balme, below the Bergerie restaurant.

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J2Ski Snow Report - April 17th 2014

Published : 17-Apr-2014 03:05

Week Ending April 17th, 2014

Snow Report Summary

If you've been with us a while, you'll know that we're prone to saying "it's not over yet" at this time of year... well, guess what...

The warm temperatures of the past couple of weeks look likely to moderate considerably over the coming weekend, and there are some decent snowfalls - to 2,000m and below in some places - in the forecast for early next week!

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J2Ski Snow Report -- April 10th 2014

Published : 10-Apr-2014 04:44

Week Ending April 10th, 2014

Snow Report Summary

Spring conditions continue to predominate in The Alps, with blue skies and the best snow at altitude.

This Week's Headlines:

* Fresh snow on higher slopes in the French Alps.

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Spring in La Clusaz

Published : 08-Apr-2014 09:28

Just a quick heads-up on conditions here...

Have now skied three days under a mix of skies (mostly blue!) and in temperatures a little above average for the time of year.

On the Pistes - excellent for Spring

Despite the warmth, the pistes are holding up very well and most of the time you're skiing on maybe a cm of wet snow lying on the packed base - so the feel's actually pretty good.

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La Plagne Plan To Drag Burger Van to Mountain Top And Hand Out Free Burgers

Published : 04-Apr-2014 01:56

French ski resort La Plagne will be setting a record on 13 and 14 April with the highest food truck in the world.

In conjunction with Pierre & Vacances – to launch the tour operator's new summer food truck – the Parisian burger restaurant Bar à Burger will open up a mobile kitchen in the mountains.

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Chemmy Goes Out in Style

Published : 03-Apr-2014 04:43

Four-time Olympian Chemmy Alcott decided to be a little different when she skied her final ever competitive race today in Meribel at the Delancey British National Alpine Championships, opting to compete wearing a traditional Austrian dress. The outfit also included a helmet bearing the legend 'That's All Folks'.

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J2Ski Snow Report - April 3rd 2014

Published : 03-Apr-2014 11:45

Week Ending April 3rd, 2014

Snow Report Summary

Spring continues in The Alps, and the forecast is for more sunshine, a little snow at altitude, and perfect Spring Skiing into next week... although there is a hint of cooler weather following.

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Battle for Control of Park City Resort Has Wider Implications

Published : 01-Apr-2014 11:22

The battle to offer the largest ski area in the USA and possibly North America is likely to take a few steps forward during April as two of the largest ski companies in the US do battle in the courts over the future of Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR), pictured above, one of three ski areas next to Park City and the only one with a base right in the famous ski town.

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