{"id":2753,"date":"2018-06-22T16:16:11","date_gmt":"2018-06-22T16:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.alps2alps.com\/?p=2753"},"modified":"2024-06-14T12:25:03","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T12:25:03","slug":"what-its-like-skiing-in-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testwp.alps2alps.com\/blog\/what-its-like-skiing-in-summer","title":{"rendered":"What Is It Actually Like to Go Skiing in Summer?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Summer skiing is still a relatively new concept. When have you ever heard someone say they\u2019re going skiing in May?<\/p>\n

Winter is still the season of choice for the avid skier, but summer skiing isn\u2019t just a toned down experience of the former.<\/p>\n

In fact, it\u2019s a different experience altogether!<\/p>\n

There are a variety of ski resorts open all year round, so we\u2019ve gone through the trouble of explaining what it\u2019s like to go skiing in summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hopefully this guide will answer any burning questions that come to mind.<\/p>\n

Such as\u2026<\/p>\n

How is summer skiing even possible? Doesn\u2019t the snow just\u2026melt?<\/h2>\n

It does. But it\u2019s not that simple.<\/p>\n

At higher altitudes, the temperature drops extremely low during the night to the point of freezing, making the snow firm. The higher temperatures affect the snow later in the day, making it softer and more \u201cslushy\u201d in texture.<\/p>\n

This cycle tends to prevent the snow from completely disappearing, giving rise to glacier skiing.<\/p>\n

However, unlike the winter season, it also means the conditions are far more varied throughout the day, so there are \u2018optimum\u2019 skiing times.<\/p>\n

Since the snow tends to get softer in the afternoon, it\u2019s best to get onto the slopes earlier in the morning and take full advantage of the overnight freezing.<\/p>\n

A day of skiing is therefore shorter than its winter counterpart.<\/p>\n

Terrain parks are also installed to make up for the limited snow areas and for you to fully flex your skills (you might even see a professional skier or two).<\/p>\n

So while skiing is still physically possible during the summer, the dynamic is slightly different.<\/p>\n

And this inevitably leads us to our next question\u2026<\/p>\n

If the skiing day is shorter, then what do I do for the rest of the day?<\/h2>\n

This is where the summertime resorts shine (see what I did there?).<\/p>\n

Outside of the main activities (skiing and snowboarding<\/a>), ski resorts tend to offer a range of events that take advantage of the beautiful weather.<\/p>\n

Up in the Mountains<\/h3>\n

The summertime lets the mountain trails open up and breathe a bit more. With less snow and higher temperatures, the environment is perfect for exploration, relaxation and endurance building<\/p>\n

The activities include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n