BMW has just released a fresh crop of limited-edition luxury skis, designed in collaboration with K2 Corporation.

Louis Vuitton has opened a new “winter resort” store in one of the most sought-after seasonal destinations, Gstaad, Switzerland.

The luxurious hotel Le Cheval Blanc at upscale ski resort Courchevel is adding eight new suites this winter, all decorated by interior designer Sybille de Margerie.

Oakley just debuted a new pair of tricked-out snow goggles that offer some unique features, such as Recon Instruments’ latest heads-up technology, allowing wearers to see maps, speed, temperature and playlists all while carving up the mountain.

Sweden’s CF Møller Architects has just signed off on the new and spectacular Skipark 360°- set to be the largest indoor ski resort in the world.

The winter park will house the only indoor ski slope to meet the requirements for hosting the World Cup, measuring 700 meters long and with a drop of 160 meters.

At a height of approx. 135 m, it will be one of Sweden’s largest buildings, and will become a landmark in the forest landscape just outside Stockholm.

The Audi Concept Design Munich designed and developed the Audi Carbon Ski concept that combines technology from the motorsports and winter sports industries.

The Audi Carbon Ski has wooden core plus layers of aluminum and titanium, all covered in a carbon case.

At 1,550 grams (with a ski length of 170 cm), the ski will be about 200 grams lighter than comparable models.