Finnish ski resort opens early with snowfarming

At 15:41, Imatra in Finland became the third ski resort to open this autumn, following Ruka and Vuokatti. The resort has a 2.3 km slope made possible by snow preserved from last winter using a technique called snowfarming, which is now available for skiers since Wednesday.

Snowfarming starts winter season in Finland

The 2026/2027 winter season has effectively started in Finland, with a snowfarming slope already open at Levi. In France, Bessans will open on October 31, and Les Saisies will open on November 11, following similar snowfarming practices.

Para biathlete reflects on festival experience

Marco Maier, a para biathlete, reflected on a year full of emotions during the Loop One Festival in Munich. The event brought together athletes and fans, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges of the sport.

French athlete analyzes demanding slope

The Doubiste Ilann Dupont analyzed the Florence Baverel stadium in Arçon, where the Summer Tour takes place this weekend. He described the slope as "an extremely demanding slope," emphasizing the physical and technical challenges it presents to athletes.

Young athlete describes exhilarating performance

Sven Langel, who recently won the U15 national challenge in biathlon and summer cross-country skiing at age 13, described his experience on the slope as "I was flying on the slope," capturing the excitement and intensity of his performance.

French teams travel for international events

French teams traveled by plane from Barcelona and by bus from Ramsau to participate in events in Munich and Arçon. For newcomers in the French team, the Loop One Festival is described as "a good experience for them," offering valuable exposure and learning opportunities.