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Zermatt article in 'Fall Line Magazine'

Zermatt article in ‘Fall Line Magazine’

In August 2023, Iain visited Zermatt to inspect the new ‘Matterhorn Glacier Paradise II’ lift that connects Klein Matterhorn and Testa Grigia. It completes the full ‘Matterhorn Alpine Crossing’, which links Cervinia in Italy and Zermatt in Switzerland, via six lifts over 90 minutes. Iain’s article has now been published by ‘Fall Line Skiing‘. You...
Zermatt 'Speed Opening' Article in Fall Line Magazine

Zermatt ‘Speed Opening’ Article in Fall Line Magazine

In September 2022, Iain visited Zermatt to speak with the organisers of the new ‘Speed Opening’ downhill races – the first cross-border races ever in the FIS World Cup calendar. His article on the event is now live at Fall Line Skiing Magazine. Iain drove to and from Zermatt in a Tesla. You can find out...
The Top 10 Italian Ski Resorts on Facebook (Dec 11)

The Top 10 Italian Ski Resorts on Facebook (Dec 11)

Following our recent update on the Top 10 French Ski Resorts and the Top 10 Austrian ski resorts, today it’s time to find out who’s top of the charts in Italy: The Top 10 Italian Ski Resorts on Facebook 1. Madonna di Campiglio – 11676 fans 2. Val Gardena – 7311 3. Monterosa Ski – 6768 4. Cortina d’Ampazzo – 6424 5. Bardonecchia – 5378 6. Livigno...
If there's no snow, maybe it's time for virtual ski holidays?

If there’s no snow, maybe it’s time for virtual ski holidays?

With December arriving next week, the current state of the slopes in Europe looks extremely worrying.  Why is all the snow over in North America and not in Europe?  At the risk of sounding like Kevin the Teenager: ‘It’s so unfair!’ North America opens early, Europe opens late… Over the pond – Aspen, Whistler and others...