Turoa in New Zealand has nearly a three metre base

The hot weather in Europe currently is really taking its toll on the glaciers. It’s been in double digits even at 3,000m so snow is melting and glacier ice is showing through at all of our European glacial resorts. Les Deux Alpes and Cervinia are scheduled to end their summer ski seasons this weekend. Down in Australia it’s been quite warm recently so snow conditions aren’t as good as they were a few weeks ago.

Resorts like Thredbo and Perisher still have loads of skiing available but Mount Baw Baw and Ben Lomond are both through lack of snow.

There’s plenty of snow around in New Zealand and the good weather is allowing them to make the most of it. Up on the North Island Turoa has nearly a three metre base and resorts on the South Island are making the most of the snow they have and the decent weather of late.

It’s a similar story in South America. Both our featured countries of Chile and Argentina offer good riding across the board, following fresh snow last weekend. Head to Portillo or Valle Nevado for the best variety.