Passo Stelvio Postpones Season Opening Due To Too Much Snow, Stryn Sommer Ski, Norway Opens

Summer skiers and snowboarders will have to wait a little longer for their fix of slaloming under the Italian sun. The popular resort of Passo Stelvio, a favorite training ground for professional skiers and a hotspot for summertime shredding, has announced a delay to its season opening due to – wait for it – too much snow.

Passo Stelvio, perched high in the Italian Alps, typically boasts a season that stretches from late spring into early fall. However, a relentless spring season with persistent snowfall has left the mountain blanketed in a winter wonderland, delaying the crucial preparation work for summer skiing.

"The amount of snow this year has been exceptional," said a spokesperson for Pirovano Stelvio, the company that manages the resort, in a statement. "While this might be good news for winter sports enthusiasts, it presents a challenge for getting the slopes ready for summer skiing."

The original opening date, set for May 31st, has been pushed back by a week. However, even that revised date remains tentative. Resort crews are battling the elements, clearing snow and readying the lifts and slopes for a smooth summer season.

"Our team is working tirelessly to ensure the slopes are safe and enjoyable for our guests," the spokesperson continued. "We are constantly monitoring the situation and will provide updates on a confirmed opening date as soon as possible."

This unexpected delay has caused some disappointment among eager skiers. Online forums have seen a flurry of comments from frustrated visitors who had already booked their summer ski trips.

"I was really looking forward to hitting the slopes in June," lamented one user on a popular ski forum. "Hopefully, they can get things sorted out soon."

Despite the setback, Passo Stelvio remains optimistic about a successful summer season. The abundance of snow bodes well for the upcoming winter season, and the picturesque mountain scenery continues to attract visitors seeking a summer escape.

"We understand this delay may cause inconvenience," concluded the resort spokesperson. "We appreciate your patience and look forward to welcoming you to Passo Stelvio soon."

For now, skiers and snowboarders will have to wait a bit longer to enjoy the unique experience of carving turns under the summer sun at Passo Stelvio. The extra snow might be a blessing in disguise for the winter season, but for now, summer slopes will have to take a backseat to the persistent winter wonderland.

However, Stryn Sommer Ski, Norway, opened for summer skiing on Saturday, May 25, a week earlier than planned. The resort was planning to open on June 1, but warm,er sunny days enabled the resort to clear access roads faster than expected.

Stryn Sommerski (English: Stryn Summer Ski Centre) is a ski resort in the municipality of Stryn, Norway. The ski resort is located along the 100-year-old national tourist route, Gamle Strynefjellsveien (English: The Old Stryn Mountain Road), 45 km East of Stryn city centre. From Oslo Int'l Airport Gardermoen it’s about a 5 hours drive to the North.

The ski resort opened in 1972 and is the largest summer ski area in Northern Europe.[1] It is based near an arm of the glacier Jostedalsbreen but the skiing area is mainly outside the glacier. The extreme amount of snow fall in winter time makes an average snow depth per June 1 of 6 m (20 ft)