November’s Ski News in Brief
1st November 2026
-Norwegian 2027 World Cup Race Moves to Kvitfjell
-Sunshine Village Criticises Clocks Not Changing
-Retreating Glaciers Reveal World War 1 Bombs
-France’s Highest Hotel Re-Opens
-Mountain Environment Event at RGS.. NEW
Norwegian 2027 World Cup Race Moves to Kvitfjell
1st November 2026
It had been heading to Narvik but the resort is not ready as it prepares for the 2029 Alpine Ski World Championships.
Kvitfjell will now host the women’s downhill and Super-G races from March 10–13, 2027.
Kvitfjell has experienced organising staff and proven World Cup infrastructure.
- Wednesday, March 10, 2027: Women’s Downhill Training
- Thursday, March 11, 2027: Women’s Downhill Training
- Friday, March 12, 2027: Women’s Downhill
- Saturday, March 13, 2027: Women’s Super-G
This reallocation ensures the women’s tour retains its crucial late-season speed events just ahead of the World Cup Finals.
The decision to pull out of the 2027 World Cup was made by the Narvik LOC following a FIS inspection on October 8–9, 2026.
During the inspection, FIS Race Director Peter Gerdol noted that “nothing is ready” at the Narvikfjellet venue.
We reported on it at the time on PlanetSKI:
“For a World Cup event we simply cannot afford to take chances,” local organisers stated.
They stated that the decision was driven by risk management and security reasons, rather than a lack of sporting capability.
Narvik, Norway. Image © PlanetSKI
Sunshine Village in Canada Criticises Clocks Not Going Back
1st November 2026
The Provinces of Albert and British Columbia in Canada have decided not to put the clocks back this autumn.
Other areas of Canada see their clocks go back at 2am on Sunday November 1st.
It means it will be darker in the mornings and lighter in the afternoon so ski resorts are having to change their opening and closing times.
Most resorts will be opening half an hour later at 09.30 and shutting at 16.30 at the beginning of the season and may change later.
Sunshine Village near Banff in Alberta is against the new development.
“Come Sunday November 1st, North America will have a mess of time zones – thanks to the government of Alberta ignoring the results of a 2021 referendum,” said the resort on social media.
Image c/o AccuWeather.
Retreating Glaciers Reveal World War 1 Bombs
1st November 2026
The Italian Army’s Julia Alpine Brigade has defused and removed more than 250 explosives from glacier locations across the Trentino Alto Adige region.
In a statement released the army shared several photos of personnel navigating treacherous terrain as well as some of the century-old bombs they had recovered.
The explosives included 18 Italian 75-millimeter artillery shells and 37 French-made Thevetot mortar shells, which the Royal Italian Army also used at the time.
Image credit: Julia Alpine Brigade, Esercito
The armaments come from the White War, a conflict fought between the Austro-Hungarian army and Italian troops from 1915 to 1918.
Valtournenche, Italy. Image © PlanetSKI
France’s Highest Hotel Re-Opens
1st November 2026
The Hôtel des Laquets is located at 2,620m just below the summit of Pic du Midi de Bigorre in the Hautes-Pyrénées
It has been shut for the past 30 years and is a 4* hotel.
It offers people a combination of high-altitude accommodation, panoramic mountain views and exceptional stargazing.
The property offers has 16 double rooms, accommodating up to 32 guests.
Its facilities include a restaurant, bar and relaxation areas with a sauna and hammam.
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To reach the hotel visitors first take a cable car from La Mongie to the summit of Pic du Midi.
A private cable car then transports them down to the hotel, located several hundred meters below the summit.
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Pic du Midi lies within an International Dark Sky Reserve, making it a notable destination for travellers interested in astronomy and stargazing.
With reduced light pollution and an elevated position above much of the surrounding landscape, the location offers particularly appealing conditions for observing the stars.
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Mountain Environment Event at London’s Royal Geographical Society
1st November 2026
The Outdoor Industries Association (OIA) and Protect Our Winters UK (POW UK), in partnership with SIGB, are bringing The People’s Emergency Briefing to London’s Royal Geographical Society on Wednesday 25 November 2026.
This free event will feature a screening of the powerful 50-minute documentary, presented by Chris Packham.
It brings together leading UK experts to explore the impact of the climate and nature crisis on our health, economy, food systems and everyday lives.
Plus, the actions we can still take to address these challenges.
Following the screening, a panel discussion featuring representatives from OIA, POW UK, outdoor athletes and the wider climate community.
It will explore what these issues mean for the outdoor industry and the role our sector can play in driving positive change.
See here for more: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/protectourwintersuk/2406492
People’s Emergency Briefing
