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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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J2Ski Snow Report - July 30th 2026
Published : 30-Jul-2026 18:07
Mount Hutt, New Zealand, looked good last weekend...
Following fresh snowfall, snow conditions continue to improve across the Southern Hemisphere, with exceptional accumulations at Chilean resorts.
The Snow Headlines - July 30th
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Pas de la Casa To Build New Eight-Seater Chairlift & Extend Gondola
Published : 28-Jul-2026 06:47
Pas de la Casa, part of Andorra's giant Grandvalira ski area, the largest in The Pyrenees, has announced plans to replace three drag lifts with a new €12m eight-seater chairlift.
The three ski lifts being replaced all operate at the base of the ski slopes. The new detachable 8-seater chairlift should increase transport capacity by around 13% and reduce queues during peak periods.
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Major New Lift To Improve Italian-French Ski Region This Winter
Published : 25-Jul-2026 09:23
La Thuile, the ski area on the Italian side of the French border which shares the Espace San Bernardo ski region with La Rosière in France, has confirmed a major lift upgrade should be completed ahead of winter 2026/2027.
The resort announced a €33.9 million investment in a new gondola that they intend to positively reshape access to La Thuile's upper slopes last year. Work on the Les Suches–Chaz Dura gondola, built with 10‑seat cabins and a maximum speed of 6 m/s, began last summer and is due fort completion this autumn. The lift will replace the ageing La Combe and Chaz Dura chairlifts, which have both been in service since the late 1980s.
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