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Why Brodie Mountain Had The Best St. Patrick’s Day Festivities
New Ashford, Massachusetts — When you ask New England skiers which ski resorts should make a comeback, Brodie is near the top of the list. The Massachusetts ski resort operated from 1939 to 2002,...
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Ragged Mountain Celebrating 60th Anniversary This Weekend
Danbury, New Hampshire — It’s shaping up to be a big week at Ragged Mountain, as the New Hampshire ski resort will be celebrating its 60th anniversary. To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Ragged...
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Montana Ski Resort Provides More Details Regarding Fatal Fall From Chairlift
Red Lodge, Montana — The Red Lodge community is reeling following a tragic death at the ski resort last week. Last Monday, a freak gust of wind resulted in Jeffrey Zinne falling off the Triple Chair....
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Montana Supreme Court Hears Case Regarding Ski Resort Liability
Whitefish, Montana — The Montana Supreme Court is currently reviewing a case that could the impact the future of ski resorts in the state. Courthouse News Service reported earlier this month that the...
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Canadian City Considering Private Operator For Local Ski Hill
Sudbury, Ontario — Things were looking bleak for Lively Ski Hill last year. The Sudbury City Council wondered whether it was time to close the Lively Ski Hill for good due to warming winters and large...
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Exploring An Abandoned Ski Resort In The Arctic Circle
Sweden — One of the most fascinating abandoned ski resorts on the planet is situated in the Arctic Circle. In the 2010s, two snowboarding legends attempted to make Pullinki (also known as Svanstein)...
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Closing Date Announced For Big Sky Resort’s Oldest Chairlift
Big Sky, Montana — Back in December 1973, Big Sky Resort opened with four lifts: Andesite, Explorer, the Gondola, and Lone Peak. Three of these four lifts have been closed and removed, but the...
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Avalanche Strikes Three Vehicles In Little Cottonwood Canyon
Utah — Little Cottonwood Canyon is currently experiencing its most active pattern of the season. This has led to some epic powder days and an increased risk of avalanches. Following a deep powder day...
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Crews Begin To Clear Snow Off Of Northeast’s Highest Road
New Hampshire — This past weekend, one season ended for the Mt. Washington Auto Road, and work towards the next one began. Last Sunday, the Mt. Washington Auto Road wrapped up its winter season, which...
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Big Cottonwood Canyon Reservations Have Created Traffic Chaos In The Afternoons
Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah — It’s no secret that Utah’s ski industry has some serious traffic problems. Limited parking spaces and insufficient public transit options have lead to bumper-to-bumper...
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Another New Hotel Announced For Deer Valley’s Expansion
Park City, Utah — It’s looking like the new Deer Valley will be a happening place in the years ahead. Along with the massive terrain expansion that’s currently underway, new buildings are being...
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Superintendent Of Glacier National Park Will Now Also Oversee Historic Site
Montana — In the midst of an ongoing overhaul at the National Park Service, a new leader will take on a leadership role at a National Historic Site. The Daily Montanan reports that Glacier National...
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Environmental Impact Statement Released For Grand Targhee’s Proposed Expansion
Alta, Wyoming — After years of speculation about what was taking so long, the environmental impact statement for Grand Targhee Resort’s ambitious master development plan has been released. Jackson...
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FOR SALE: New Hampshire Ski Resort
Danbury, New Hampshire — In a surprising move, Ragged Mountain Resort is being put on the market. This week, it was announced that Ragged Mountain Resort is for sale. This roughly 1,900-acre...
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Vail Reopens Crucial Chairlift Following Roughly Two Weeks Of Downtime
Vail, Colorado — Vail Mountain is having a solid March. They’ve received 23 inches of snowfall in the past week, with more snow on the way. However, they were without one of their core chairlifts for...
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Arizona Snowbowl Bans Idiotic Skier Following Viral TikTok Video
Flagstaff, Arizona — This story is among the best examples of what happens when you act like an idiot on the slopes. Earlier this month, a TikTok user shared a video of him getting into a few...
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Northeast Snowmakers Turn The Guns Back On Following A Warm Stretch
USA — While New England (and the Northeast in general) had a lot of positive headlines for a stellar January and February, March hasn’t been as great. Over the past few weeks, it’s warmed up...
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New York Ski Area’s Snowmaking Pumphouse Damaged By Fire
Monticello, New York — It was a great second season for Holiday Mountain’s revival, with a new-to-them chairlift opening, new trails being added to the trail network, and adding more snowmaking that...
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The History of A Famous Lost Montana Ski Area
Montana- Missoula used to have a ski area that was only around a 15-minute drive away from downtown. Marshall Mountain operated from the 1930s until the early 2000s and was known as Missoula’s...
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Wife Of Volunteer Ski Patroller Sues Vail Resorts Over Husband’s Death
Breckenridge, Colorado — Vail Resorts has another lawsuit on their hands, with this one coming from the wife of a volunteer ski patroller who was killed from a fall on one of their chairlifts. The...
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The Latest On The Lawsuits Against The Little Cottonwood Gondola
Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah — For years now, locals and tourists have debated whether a gondola is the ultimate solution to Little Cottonwood Canyon’s traffic fiasco. While the Utah Department of...
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Beloved Ski School Director Looking For New Kidney
Haverhill, Massachusetts — Known as one of the closest ski areas to Boston, Ski Bradford has taught many how to ski or ride. The leader of their ski school is Mike ‘Big Mike’ Privitera, who has been...
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Wyoming Ski Resort Announces Stacked Summer Concert Lineup
Jackson, Wyoming — After just wrapping up its 2024-25 ski season this past Sunday, Snow King will be floating on to an exciting offseason. This will include the fourth season of the Jackson Hole King...
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Video Captures The Chaos Of An Alpental Rope Drop
North Bend, Washington — Rope drops can be an adrenaline rush in various ways. There’s the glory of getting untouched powder, but there’s also the fear of there being people behind you when it’s a...
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Why A New Mexico Ski Resort Is Ending Its Season Early
Santa Fe, New Mexico — The season started great for Ski Santa Fe. Early November snowfall allowed Ski Santa Fe to open early for the season. In fact, it was their earliest opening in 21 years. This...
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New Zealand Ski Resort Gives Construction Update On Massive Terrain Expansion
New Zealand — This offseason, Cardrona Alpine Resort is working on becoming the largest ski resort in New Zealand. Work on the Soho Basin expansion is currently reaching the final stages. This new...
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Season Pass Prices Skyrocket At Windham Mountain Club
Windham, New York — It may not have the biggest vertical drop or the most trails in New York state, but the Windham Mountain Club is now home to one of the most expensive season passes in the country....
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5 Great Ski Resort On-Mountain Lodges That Opened This Winter
USA — There’s no better feeling like going inside to warm up after getting some quality laps in, followed by paying way too much for a soda. Across the country, several ski resorts added new lodges...
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Utah Ski Resort Offering Free Skiing For The Rest Of The Season
Beaver, Utah — Do you have a season pass but are looking to check out some place new this spring? One option is heading to arguably the biggest hidden gem in Utah. This week, Eagle Point Resort...
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How A New Water Pipeline Will Create The ‘Snowmaking Capital of New Mexico’
Los Alamos, New Mexico — A new pipeline will be an important project for Pajarito Mountain future for two major reasons. Last week, Los Alamos County and Pajarito Mountain announced that construction...
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How A Cy Young Pitcher’s Career Was Altered By A Skiing Accident
Boston, Massachusetts — It’s the opening weekend of the Major League Baseball season, which has excited many sports fans (except for White Sox fans). While skiing and baseball seem to be in stark...
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Projected Closing Dates For New Hampshire Ski Resorts
New Hampshire — Many New England resorts are nearing the end of ski season. Following a cold December, January, and February, spring temperatures and weather have arrived in the Northeast. This means...
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Minnesota Ski Area Selling Off Vintage Snowcats
Taylor Falls, Minnesota — Fresh off the end of its 2024-25 ski season on March 22nd, Wild Mountain is now doing some spring cleaning. Part of that cleaning is selling four of its historic snowcats....
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Snowbird Selling Parking Season Pass For $1299
Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah — How valuable is a parking spot in Little Cottonwood Canyon during ski season? According to Snowbird, it’s worth $1299. Last week, Snowbird announced its batch of...
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Cross-Border Ski Resort Pranks Guests With An Early April Fool’s Joke
Montana/Idaho — Is March 31st too early to do an April Fool’s Day joke? An announcement by Lookout Pass has people debating the subject. Today, Lookout Pass announced that they plan on staying open...
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Black Mountain Gives An Update On Future Plans
Jackson, New Hampshire — It’s been a quality season at Black Mountain. Following the purchase of the ski resort by Entabeni Systems (which also owns and operates the Indy Pass) in October 2024, the...
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Exploring The Remains of Lost Massachusetts Ski Resort
Mt. Tom is one of the most famous abandoned ski resorts in Massachusetts. The ski resort operated from 1960 – 1998. In its final years, Mt. Tom had 15 trails, four chairlifts, and a beginner surface...
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The Top 5 Colorado Ski Resorts For Advanced Skiers & Riders
Colorado — Are you an advanced skier or snowboarder who’s planning a ski trip to Colorado? Thanks to its plethora of steeps, glades, and bumps, it’s hard for an advanced skier to become bored with the...
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Throwback To That Time A Ski Resort Announced A Real Terrain Expansion On...
Sundance, Utah — In the ski industry, companies love to prank people on April 1st. When you scroll through your social media feeds at the beginning of April, lots of ski resorts and outdoor gear...
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Canadian Ski Resort Breaks The World Record For Longest Shot Ski
Quebec — Breaking the shot ski record is all the rage these days. For years, the ski towns of Breckenridge and Park City have been dueling each other for the world’s longest shot ski. That was until...
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Local Investors Finalizing Deal To Purchase Burke Mountain Resort
East Burke, Vermont — After years of uncertainty, Burke Mountain Resort may soon have a new owner. Paul Hayes of the Caledonian Record reports a group of local investors is finalizing a deal with...
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Crashing Skier Nearly Takes Out Guests @ Big Sky Resort
Big Sky, Montana — If you’re wondering how gnarly the steeps are at Big Sky Resort, one crash proves how dangerous this terrain can become. While skiing down the Marx trail, Rise & Alpine suddenly...
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The Ultimate Top-To-Bottom Run @ Big Sky Resort
After Big Sky Resort in Montana closed for the season a few years back, they set up the ultimate top-to-bottom run that spanned 3666 vertical feet. The descent is a pretty gnarly journey, spanning...
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Alberta Ski Resort Announces Name Of New Chairlift
Alberta — This upcoming offseason, Castle Mountain Resort will be installing its first high-speed chairlift. Last year, Castle Mountain Resort announced that it would be retiring its cat-skiing...
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How Alta Used An April Fool’s Joke To Announce A Real Chairlift Project
Alta, Utah — In terms of April Fool’s Day pranks in the ski industry, Alta had one of the best ones. On April 1st, Alta announced that they would be replacing the Supreme chairlift with a new magic...
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The Story of The Southernmost Ski Area In America
Coronado National Forest, Arizona— Few people know about the southernmost ski area in the country. Located around 41 miles outside downtown Tuscon, Mount Lemmon Ski Valley has been a community staple...
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West Virginia Ski Resort Begins Work On New On-Mountain Lodge
Snowshoe, West Virginia — After a snowy season at West Virginia’s largest ski resort, a major project for next winter is now underway. Yesterday, Snowshoe Mountain Resort broke ground on a new skier...
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Vail Resorts Announces Corporate Layoffs
Broomfield, Colorado — As the 2024-25 season is coming to a close for most North American ski areas, Vail Resorts is making some not-so-epic layoffs. The Denver Post reports that Vail Resorts has...
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Ikon Pass Adds One Of The Most Scenic Ski Resorts In North America
Quebec — The Ikon Pass has added a new partner that will appeal to Northeast skiers and riders, especially those who live in Quebec. Yesterday, the Ikon Pass announced that Le Massif de Charlevoix...
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Why The Hardest North American Ski Resort Line Is At Palisades Tahoe
Olympic Valley, California — North America’s ski resorts are full of challenging trails, including Big Couloir, Corbet’s Couloir, and Delirium Dive. But how about the lines that aren’t on the trail...
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