Scotland’s Glencoe Mountain Resort not only has great snow slopes in winter, but it also has a dry slope which was upgraded earlier this year. Depending on need, and the time of year, the slope is used for tubing, sledging and ski lessons and this November and early December, the centre is running pre-snow-season learn to Ski and Snowboard weekends

In a bold move to bridge continents and cultures, LAAX Weeks China swept through six major cities this autumn, bringing Swiss freestyle flair to the heart of Asia’s burgeoning snow sports scene. While the tour’s official itinerary spotlighted indoor snow domes and high-tech terrain parks, it was the unexpected dry slope appearances that added a fresh layer of impact. The

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