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Ski Resort and Snow News - June 2026

J2Ski Snow Report - June 11th 2026

Published : 11-Jun-2026 19:47

Perisher, Australia, now open for winter 2026.

Southern Hemisphere ski season begins with weather-related delays and limited terrain in some regions, while summer skiing continues in parts of the Northern Hemisphere, aided by recent snowfall and extended glacier operations.

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New FIS President & First Ever British Representative on Council

Published : 11-Jun-2026 17:19

It has been an exciting day for ski racing fans with the world's governing body, the International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS), electing a new president, as well as a new FIS Council which includes Britain's first ever representative.

Alexander Ospelt from Liechtenstein won the presidency election by a razor sharp 65 to 64 votes. Meanwhile GB Snowsport Chief Executive, Victoria Gosling OBE was elected to the FIS Council as a representative of Britain, the first time Britain's National Ski Association has held an elected role on the body.

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New Gondola For Niseko

Published : 11-Jun-2026 13:08

Niseko is to unveil a new gondola next winter, with a second stage of the lift set to follow a year later for winter 27-28. The resort will also replace one of the world's few remaining old single chairlifts with a double chair as part of the upgrades.

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The Remarkables to become New Zealand's largest ski area with new terrain expansion

Published : 10-Jun-2026 09:27

New Zealand ski operator NZSki has unveiled plans for a major expansion at The Remarkables ski area near Queenstown that would make it the largest lift-served ski area in the country.

The proposal, which has been lodged through New Zealand's 'fast-track' approval process, would see The Remarkables expand into the neighbouring Doolans Basin, adding 262 hectares of new skiable terrain.

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Val d’Isère Opens For Summer Ski Season

Published : 06-Jun-2026 07:59

The 2026 summer ski season has gotten underway at Val d'Isère this morning with the famous French resort reporting great conditions after fresh snowfall on its Pisaillas Glacier in the past few days and temperatures down below –3.5 °C overnight.

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J2Ski Snow Report - June 4th 2026

Published : 04-Jun-2026 21:10

Mount Buller, Australia, got a little snow ahead of opening this weekend.

The southern hemisphere ski season is just about underway, with a little fresh in Australia, while the north has around a dozen resorts still operating.

The Snow Headlines - June 4th

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Dave Ryding Becomes Ski Club of GB Ambassador

Published : 04-Jun-2026 15:48

Dave Ryding, Britain's most successful men's alpine ski racer and the country's only FIS Alpine Ski World Cup winner, has joined the Ski Club of Great Britain as an ambassador following his retirement at the end of the 2025–26 season. He takes on the role alongside Chemmy Alcott, the nation's most successful women's alpine racer.

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More Snowfall in Australia as 2026 Season Start Excitement Builds

Published : 04-Jun-2026 08:49

More snowfall and low temperatures for snowmaking is continuing to ramp up excitement levels in Australia with less than 36 hours to go to the start of the 2026 season on Saturday.

Although two New Zealand ski areas have already opened small snow areas created with all-weather snowmaking systems last weekend, this coming weekend should mark the first full resort openings of the 2026 southern hemisphere ski season, in Australia.

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New Brussels-Milan Sleeper Train Offers New Rail Route to the Alps

Published : 02-Jun-2026 15:58

[b]Skiers looking to reduce their carbon footprint while enjoying a more relaxed journey to the mountains will have another option for this winter.

European Sleeper has confirmed that its new overnight service linking Brussels and Milan will launch on 09 September 2026, creating a direct rail connection between Northern Europe, Switzerland and Northern Italy.

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J2Ski's Where to Ski in June 2026

Published : 01-Jun-2026 19:12

June sees the Southern Hemisphere ski season begin across the Andes, Australia, Lesotho and New Zealand, while Northern Hemisphere skiing is limited to a small number of glacier and summer ski areas.

Perisher, New South Wales, Australia, it's not yet deep but it is cold...

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Australia Sees Fresh Snowfall With 2026 Season Starting This Weekend

Published : 01-Jun-2026 09:24

Australia's 2026 ski season is due to kick off this weekend and the good news is that snow has been falling and temperatures dropping further below freezing overnight for the past few evenings.

Today is the first day of winter in the southern hemisphere by the meteorological measure of the seasons with Australia's ski season traditionally starting on the first full weekend of June, which includes a public holiday on the Monday in most states including the main ski ones of Victoria and New South Wales to honour King Charles III's birthday.

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