London staged what’s believed to be the British capital’s first ever pond skimming event in October, with both pro and amateur skiers and riders taking up the challenge of sliding down onto a surface that combined Proslope dry slope surface and recycled real snow. It was a great demonstration of the versatility of Proslope and just how well the high-performance

InPiste, a state-of-the-art indoor training centre set within the prestigious Luton Hoo Estate on the Bedfordshire-Hertfordshire border. Opening on Saturday 18th October, InPiste combines an Infinity Piste ski machine with SkyTech Sport’s precision carving simulator, two of the most advanced technologies in the sport, to offer year-round training for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Designed to support both recreational

Newmilns Snowsports Complex in East Ayrshire, Scotland, has completed a full upgrade of its nursery slope, installing the latest version of Proslope’s artificial ski surface system. The installation marks the end of a 15-year run for the centre’s original Proslope matting, which has now been replaced with the manufacturer’s third-generation surface technology. The new system, known as Proslope v3, includes

Colorado Adventure Park has ushered in a new era of outdoor recreation with the launch of the USA’s first hybrid summer and winter tubing track. The grand opening, held from August 9–11, drew crowds with free admission and showcased cutting-edge Tubtrax technology from German innovators Skitrax World. The dual 190-metre tracks use snow-free sliding mats and modular sidewalls to deliver

New Zealand’s winter sports scene has taken a giant leap forward with the completion of the BigAir project, a state-of-the-art dry ski training facility in Cardrona Valley, Wanaka, officially finished in July 2025 after more than five years in development. Backed by a $2.3 million investment, the centrepiece of the project is a 900m² JF needle mushroom dry slope, set

Canada’s ski and snowboard community has a new indoor hub for year-round training with the launch of the MagicPow Ski & Snowboard Training Centre, now officially the country’s largest indoor facility of its kind. Located at Unit 20, 45 Eric T Smith Way in Aurora, the 600-square-metre venue blends cutting-edge technology with professional-grade infrastructure. Designed by SNOW MONKEY, the centre

An eight-year-old girl has become the toast of China’s snow sports scene after nailing a daring 14-metre big air jump—an extraordinary feat that catapulted her into the national spotlight. Her achievement not only reflects remarkable talent, but also years of dedicated support from her parents and cutting-edge training at one of the world’s most advanced dry ski facilities. Her journey

Wy’East Mountain Academy in Oregon has launched America’s largest dry slope airbag training system, designed to advance skiing and snowboarding talent regardless of weather conditions. The facility spans 80 feet in width and 200 feet in length, with jump configurations ranging from 35 to 55 feet. It was developed in partnership with Austrian company BangerBags. Olympic legend Shaun White, who

Italy’s Neveplast has created a new installation in Greece combining an an all-year-round Alpine ski slope and two 90-metre-long Tubby tubing runs The new ski and tubing slopes have been installed in the municipality of Northern Tzoumerka, in the Epirus region of northwestern Greece. This breathtaking area lies within the central Pindus mountain range, the largest in the country, and