Ski Resort and Snow News - August 2026
Dolomiti Superski To Pay €30 Million Compensation To Lift Pass Purchasers
Published : 10-Aug-2026 06:06
Italy's largest group of ski resorts, Dolomiti Superski, which includes resorts such as 2026 Winter Olympic hosts Cortina d'Ampezzo, Val Gardena and the Sellaronda circuit, has been ordered to pay €30 million compensation to skiers and boarders after an Italian government antitrust body found their ticket pricing structure had negatively impacting nearby resorts financially.
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J2Ski Snow Report - August 6th 2026
Published : 06-Aug-2026 18:39
Perisher, NSW, Australia, had a good day or two this week... and there's snow in the forecast too.
Southern Hemisphere ski areas have their best skiing week of 2026, with Australia, New Zealand, Chile and Argentina all reporting significantly improved conditions and more terrain openings, whilst the Northern Hemisphere struggles with summer heat.
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Cervinia Unveils Record Breaking €197m Lift System
Published : 06-Aug-2026 06:53
Cervinia has celebrated 90 years since its first cable car by announcing a new €197m lift connection between the resort and Plateau Rosa.
The new connection, christened Cervino The One, is actually two successive 3S lifts, which will make the ascent in just under 17 minutes. It's hoped it will be operational in December 2029 in time for the 29-30 ski season.
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Three Austrian Ski Areas Planning To Start 26-27 Ski Seasons Next Month
Published : 05-Aug-2026 06:14
Several Austrian glacier ski areas have now outlined their intended autumn opening dates, even as current conditions mean only two summer‑ski options remain operating nationwide.
Sölden has begun selling early‑season lift tickets for Friday 25 September with a (very) early season adult day pass is currently priced at €61.50. The Kaunertaler Gletscher plans to start its 2026–27 season a day later on Saturday 26 September, as is the Pitztal Glacier, home to Austria's highest lift‑served terrain.
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J2Ski's Where to Ski in August 2026
Published : 02-Aug-2026 18:52
August represents peak ski season in the southern hemisphere, with most areas now operating at or near full capacity following significant July snowfall, particularly in the Andes.
The 'day of the season' (so far), yesterday at The Remarkables, New Zealand
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Aussie Ski Areas Open Most Terrain In World
Published : 01-Aug-2026 09:47
Some fresh snowfall and low temperatures for snowmaking over the past week has enabled some Aussie areas to now open so much terrain that they can claim the most open anywhere in the world at present.
Perisher is now reporting an upper base of nearly 90cm (3 feet) and almost 70% of its terrain open which, due to its larger size, equates to more runs available than centres in South America and New Zealand which are closer to fully open.
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