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Why Teton Pass Will Be Closed This Upcoming Weekend
Idaho/Wyoming — Do you remember the 21st night of September last June in Teton Canyon? Many people’s commutes were made a lot longer due to a road collapsing in Teton Canyon. Many feared that it would...
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Argentina’s Most Famous Ski Resort Announces Opening Date
Argentina — While Chile has had a solid start to the ski season, things are moving at a slower pace for Argentina’s ski industry. This has resulted in slower openings at Argentinian ski resorts, as...
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California Ski Area Begins Work On Planting New Tree-Skiing Network
California — Sierra-at-Tahoe skis a lot differently than it did in the early 2020s. The reason for that was the devastating Caldor Fire, which resulted in Sierra-at-Tahoe being closed for basically...
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Ski Resort Trail Rating System Explained
Have you ever wondered how the trail rating system came to be? What distinguishes a black diamond from a double black diamond. Here is a quality break down of the history of the terrain ratings in the...
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Deer Breaks Through Window At New Hampshire Restaurant
Portsmouth, New Hampshire — Last weekend, a surprise visitor wanted to pick up some take out at a popular restaurant. On June 20th at 7 a.m., a deer jumped into a window at The Friendly Toast in...
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Western Canada’s Oldest Ski Resort Announces New President
Rossland, British Columbia — A new era is set to begin at RED Mountain Resort. Last week, RED Mountain Resort announced a leadership change. Howard Katkov, the ski resort’s long-time CEO, is set to...
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Wisconsin Ski Hill Planning To Reopen For The First Time Since 2014
Plymouth, Wisconsin — The Midwest ski industry has seen some great comebacks recently. This includes Norway Mountain and Steeplechase, along with the return of Sleepy Hollow as a dry tubing/ski slope....
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PGA Tour Winner Used To Be An Elite Ski Racer
Woodstock, Vermont — Keegan Bradley found his groove at the right time on Sunday. On the last four holes of the Travelers Championship, Bradley went on a -3 run, including a beautiful birdie on the...
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The New Trail Maps Of The 2024-25 Season
North America — The 2024-25 season saw a lot of big changes in the ski industry. This included changes to trail maps at numerous ski resorts. After writing a few weeks about the new trail map that...
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Did You Know That Snowbird Has Their Own Bakery?
Snowbird is a well-regarded culinary spot, thanks to restaurants like the Steak Pit and The Aerie. They also have various great desserts at places like The Atrium and Baked at Brewed Café. What people...
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Oregon Ski Area Announces New Trail For The 2025-26 Season
Ashland, Oregon — After adding a new chairlift last winter, Mt. Ashland is adding a new trail to support it. This week, Mt. Ashland Ski Area showcased the progress made so far on clearing a new trail...
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Sewage Company Fined For Practices At British Columbia Ski Resort
Agassiz, British Columbia — A Canadian utility company is facing a major fine due to its actions at a popular British Columbia ski resort. The Coast Reporter shared last week that Hemlock Utility...
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Idaho Supreme Court Overturns Prior Ruling That Threatened To Derail State’s...
Boise, Idaho— Idaho’s ski industry is breathing a sigh of relief this week, as the Idaho Supreme Court has reversed a decision that threatened the future of ski resorts in the state. However, while...
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Idaho Ski Resort Refurbishing 1970s Lodge
Boise County, Idaho — After some significant changes last winter, the closest ski resort to Boise is giving one of its base lodges a facelift. This offseason, Bogus Basin is modernizing the exterior...
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Why Badlands National Park Allows You To Hike Basically Anywhere
When hiking, people are usually told to stay on the set trail network due to various risks. However, various national parks have an entirely different policy. One such example is Badlands National...
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American Airlines Announces New Routes To Sun Valley
Have you been eyeing a trip to Sun Valley? If you don’t live nearby, getting there is about to get easier. Yesterday, American Airlines announced several new routes for the winter of 2025-26. The most...
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Canadian Ski Resort Gives Status Report On Terrain Expansion & New Chairlift
Alberta — One of the most overlooked ski resorts in Canada is Castle Mountain Resort. It’s a vast ski resort with terrain for all ability levels. Part of the reason it’s overlooked is that the ski...
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Why Washington & Oregon Have Zero Destination Ski Resorts
The Pacific Northwest has some great ski resorts, which typically see ample snowfall. However, not many people fly there to shred at these ski resorts. So why is that the case? PeakRankings analyzed...
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New Hampshire Peak Is Home To A Crashed Plane From 1954
Situated near Sunday River Resort and the New Hampshire-Maine border, hiking Mount Success is a memorable experience. With a peak elevation of 3565 feet, it falls just short of the 4000″ club, a group...
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The Bizarre Story Of An Abandoned California Ski Resort
Located on California’s Highway 88, Iron Mountain is one of the most famous abandoned ski resorts in the United States. First opened back in 1971, Iron Mountain had a solid variety of terrain. The...
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Why This Weird Chairlift Existed
Olympic Valley, California — Palisades Tahoe (then known as Squaw Valley) was in a tricky spot in the early 1950s. With harder-to-operate lift infrastructure, along with the risk of major avalanches...
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They Were Somehow Still Skiing At A Vancouver Island Ski Resort This Past...
British Columbia — You may remember from earlier this month that Mount Washington Alpine Resort was able to have some skiing and riding from its summit for Father’s Day Weekend. Thanks to the...
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Indy Pass Announces Additions To C-Suite Team
Granby, Colorado — After a busy winter operating one of the oldest ski areas in New England, Entabeni Systems is making changes to its leadership team. Ski Area Management reported earlier this month...
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Vermont Ski Resort Adding New Unique Climbing Attraction
Peru, Vermont — A Vermont ski resort that’s known for its vast collection of summer attractions is adding another gem to their collection. Last week, Bromley Mountain Resort announced that it will be...
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Valle Nevado’s 2025 Ski Season Is Off To A Promising Start
Chile — Are you sick of living through another heat wave? While it may be too warm in the Northern Hemisphere, the stars are aligning for a great season at Valle Nevado. If you’re on the fence about...
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Salt Lake City Restaurant Calls Out Local Government Over Constant Road...
Salt Lake City, Utah — One of the most well-known ski cities in the United States is Salt Lake City due to its accessibility to the mountains. However, its reputation for great accessibility has...
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Troubled French Ski Resort May Be Closing For Good
Back in 2024, it looked like Alpe du Grand Serre was going to close for good. In October 2024, the Communauté de communes de la Matheysine (a local municipality) announced that it was ending funding...
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Australia’s Largest Ski Resort Opens New Six-Pack Chairlift
A snowy start to the Australian winter has allowed Perisher Resort to debut its newest toy. Last Friday, Perisher opened up the Mt. Perisher 6 (also known as the Mt P 6) chairlift. The festive...
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Breckenridge’s Peak 10 Classic Announces New Requirement
For people who want to ski in July, one easy choice is over at Breckenridge Resort. Started back in 2018, the Peak 10 Classic has brought skiers and riders to Breckenridge’s high-alpine terrain for a...
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Massachusetts Ski Resort Gives First Look At New Chairlift Project
It’s the busiest offseason for construction crews at Wachusett Mountain in years. Currently, work is underway to replace the Polar Express Quad (not the train with a singing Tom Hanks on it) with a...
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Oregon Ski Industry’s Future Officially At Risk Following Failure To Pass...
When it comes to bills that need to pass Oregon’s legislature, one would think they would pass a bill that helps keep the state’s ski industry viable. But that’s not what happened. Senate Bill 1196...
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Mountain Capital Partners Announces Plans To Acquire Four More Chilean Ski...
It may be time for Mountain Capital Partners to rename itself Mountain Chile Partners, because it is planning to own a significant number of ski resorts in Chile. Today, Mountain Capital Partners...
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Park City Mountain Resort Planning Another Gondola Replacement
Park City, Utah — With two major changes on the Canyons side underway, another major project is planned for next offseason. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Park City Mountain Resort and Canyons...
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The Finale: A Breakdown Of Breckenridge’s Last Major Peak Development
Breckenridge, Colorado — Big changes are coming to Peak 8 in the years ahead. Over the past few years, Breckenridge Grand Vacations and other parties have been developing a proposal that would utilize...
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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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The Unusual Things A New York Ski Resort Found During Mountain Clean-Up Day
Who the hell brings meatloaf to a ski resort? That’s what I’m wondering after watching an interesting video from Hunter Mountain Resort. After the end of the ski season, ski resorts host mountain...
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Utah Ski Resort Passes Significant Hurdle For New Gondola Project
Park City, Utah — While many ponder their opinion on whether Park City Mountain Resort should replace its Cabriolet, the Utah ski resort is making fast progress on another new lift. View this post on...
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New Zealand’s Largest Ski Resort Opens New Terrain Expansion
This weekend, the moment that avid New Zealand skiers and riders have been waiting for arrived. Thanks to recent snowfall, Cardrona Alpine Resort was able to open more terrain. This included Soho...
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How Utah Protects The Arches Leading To Bryce Canyon
The drive leading up to Bryce Canyon National Park is an incredible experience. The desert begins to blend in with the red rocks of Utah, leaving drivers awestruck by their surroundings. The main...
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Severley Injured Climber Recalls Fall & Rescue From Mt. Washington
Mt. Washington is a ruthless environment, as its nasty weather and slick features have resulted in many injuries and deaths. Last week, a man from New Orleans, Louisiana, was climbing near Huntington...
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Vail-Owned Australian Ski Resort Apologizes For Underwhelming Terrain Park Setup
Falls Creek is regarded historically as having one of the best terrain park networks in Australia. However, the experience has been lacking lately, much to the dismay of local park riders. As has been...
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How Skiing Led To The Rise Of Texas Roadhouse
When it comes to the creation of the Texas Roadhouse, you’d think it would stem back to Texas. However, it actually came from a Kentucky native who moved out west and fell in love with skiing. In his...
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Palisades Tahoe Reaches Agreement With Conservation Groups Over Village Plan
A bit of surprising news just dropped, as the fourteen-year legal battle between Keep Tahoe Blue, Sierra Watch, and Palisades Tahoe appears to be coming to an end. Subject to approval by Placer...
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Town of Nederland Announces Agreement To Buy Eldora Mountain Resort
After months of planning and analysis, the Town of Nederland is buying one of the closest ski resorts to Denver. Today, the Town of Nederland announced that it has signed a letter of intent to...
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Dedicated Alta Skier Get Some Turns In During Fourth Of July Weekend
Last weekend, my buddy and I were going up the Summer Road to hike up to Cecret Lake. Most of the snow has melted at Alta, but some of the white stuff remains. While I went up, I noticed that one of...
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Kicking Horse Provides Update On Gondola Repair Process
The last ski season at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort was marred by a gondola detachment, resulting in a closure of the lift for the rest of the season. Many have wondered about its status, which has...
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The Interesting Backstory Of Alta’s First Chairlift
Before becoming a skiing mecca, Alta was a robust mining town. This silver boom eventually went bust, leading locals to search for a new business venture. That venture was skiing, which led to some...
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The Interesting Things A Utah Ski Resort Found During Mountain Clean-Up Day
Mountain clean-up days, which are a common offseason practice at ski resorts, are full of surprises. Ski resorts have recently shared more of their findings with the public on social media, including...
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Conditions Have Been Great In Australia This Week
If I were a betting man, I wouldn’t have predicted that Australia would have a nice start to ski season. I was wrong, which is why I refrain from engaging in sports betting. This week, various...
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Why The Elites Head To Sun Valley Every July
This week, business moguls have been making a lot of noise from a remote town in Idaho. For skiers and riders, that location may ring a bell. Nearly every July (excluding 2020), Allen & Company...
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