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No Japow: Is Japan losing its powder snow?
A Japanese study dramatically highlights the impact of climate change on winter sports: If global average temperatures rise by four degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, only seven out of 349 ski resorts in Japan are expected to operate entirely on natural snow. According to researchers, merely 26 additional resorts would still be able to open at least parts of their slopes.
Czech Republic: Ski resort upgrades
New cable car, new slopes, new identity: The Czech ski resort of Å pindlerův Mlýn is connecting its MedvÄ›dÃn and Svatý Petr areas directly for the first time. Initially, the new link will only be accessible in one direction – the full bidirectional connection will follow in 2027. Additional innovations are also being introduced.
When do snowmakers actually run?
For the first time, TechnoAlpin evaluated anonymized operational data from 13,129 snowmakers across 112 Austrian ski resorts. The result: during the 2025/26 winter season, the systems were in operation for an average of 169 hours. Forty percent of the total snow produced was generated in just six days during November – the brief window in which the base snow layer for the season was established.
Inauen-Schätti: Avalanche protection is revenue protection
Not only cable cars, but also avalanche protection systems must operate reliably to guarantee uninterrupted ski resort operations. The Bergbahnen Sölden (Austria) therefore rely on equipment and services from Inauen-Schätti, with infrastructure upgrades currently underway.
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Georgia: Ski resort on the drawing board
The automotive group Tegeta plans to build a mountain destination in Georgia. The Sairme Mountain Resort will encompass three locations, with the planned Lamazgora ski area set to be developed across five distinct phases.
Japan: VIP cabins with dining tables
Niseko Village in Japan has announced a major upgrade to its gondola lift system, scheduled to open in December 2026.
Energy in Ski Resorts: Clever Use of Hydropower
Storing energy, generating electricity, powering cable cars – ski resorts can use hydropower to their advantage. Three destinations demonstrate as examples what is already possible today.
Vietnam: Two funiculars serve the highest montain
Garaventa has completed two new funiculars on Indochina’s highest mountain, Fansipan in Vietnam. The installations expand the existing access to the summit area and improve visitor flow between the various attractions.
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Poland: Funding sought for gondola lift to the fortress
In the Polish municipality of Stoszowice, a gondola lift more than 1.2 kilometres long is planned to make the challenging ascent to one of Europe’s largest mountain fortresses easier. While the concept is in place and fully supported by the municipality, an investor is now being sought to bring the project to fruition.
Czech Republic: Ski resort upgrades
New cable car, new slopes, new identity: The Czech ski resort of Å pindlerův Mlýn is connecting its MedvÄ›dÃn and Svatý Petr areas directly for the first time. Initially, the new link will only be accessible in one direction – the full bidirectional connection will follow in 2027. Additional innovations are also being introduced.
When do snowmakers actually run?
For the first time, TechnoAlpin evaluated anonymized operational data from 13,129 snowmakers across 112 Austrian ski resorts. The result: during the 2025/26 winter season, the systems were in operation for an average of 169 hours. Forty percent of the total snow produced was generated in just six days during November – the brief window in which the base snow layer for the season was established.
Poland: Funding sought for gondola lift to the fortress
In the Polish municipality of Stoszowice, a gondola lift more than 1.2 kilometres long is planned to make the challenging ascent to one of Europe’s largest mountain fortresses easier. While the concept is in place and fully supported by the municipality, an investor is now being sought to bring the project to fruition.
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