Italy's Summer Skiing Haven Prepares for Opening Day

Most skiers have stowed their gear away and are now thinking about yard work, but one destination in the Alps, Italy’s Passo Stelvio, is preparing to open for the summer season.
Unlike some ski resorts that are open in the winter and summer—think Timberline Lodge or Mammoth Mountain—Passo Stelvio only spins its lifts during the warmer months.
This summer, the ski area’s season will run from May 31 to November 2, 2025.Comparatively large for a place that only welcomes skie