EPA Investigating Connecticut Ski Area Over Alleged Violation
Middlefield, Connecticut — Last year, a Connecticut ski area bought an innovative snowmaking machine that drastically changed its snowmaking capabilities. Powder Ridge purchased a DeMaclenko SNOWPRO,...
View ArticleSnowmass Planning To Replace Two More Chairlifts
Snowmass Village, Colorado — While Snowmass is currently replacing one of its core chairlifts, they’re already planning for their next big projects. This week, it was announced that Aspen Snowmass has...
View ArticlePOWDR Planning To Sell Eldora, Mt. Bachelor, & SilverStar Soon
Park City, Utah — POWDR shocked the ski industry last week by announcing the sale of Killington & Pico to local investors. Perhaps more shocking than this initial news was that they also announced...
View ArticleVail Resorts In Talks To Acquire Third Swiss Ski Resort
Broomfield, Colorado — It looks like Vail Resorts is going all in on expanding into Europe. Last week, Blue News reported that Vail Resorts is in talks to acquire the Flims Laax Falera ski resort from...
View ArticleNew Hampshire Ski Area Announces Improvements For 2024-25 Season
Henniker, New Hampshire – One of the best-run ski areas in New England is making a series of improvements before the 2024-25 season. Last week, Pats Peak announced its 2024 offseason projects. The new...
View ArticleNewfoundland & Labrador Government Listing Ski Resort For Sale
Steady Brook, Newfoundland – After years of instability, the provincial government has decided to try to sell an ailing ski resort. The CBC reports that the provincial government of Newfoundland &...
View ArticleWATCH: Ludacris Drinks Water From Glacier
Alaska — Is drinking glacier water a Ludacris thing to do? People are debating after the rapper drank some from an Alaskan glacier. Ludacris recently visited Alaska to perform at the Alaska State...
View ArticleJetBlue Adding More Flights To Bozeman For Ski Season
Bozeman, Montana — Yesterday, JetBlue dropped some great news for skiers and riders. Starting in February 2025, JetBlue will offer nonstop flights with Mint from Boston Logan and John F. Kennedy...
View ArticleSun Valley Gives Construction Update On New Seattle Ridge Chairlift
Ketchum, Idaho — After revitalizing Warm Springs last winter by opening two new chairlifts, Sun Valley is shifting its focus this summer to Seattle Ridge. This summer, Sun Valley Resort is replacing...
View ArticleWATCH: What It’s Like To Visit Japan’s Famous Snow Corridor
Japan — A bucket list item for snow buffs is visiting Japan’s Tateyama Snow Corridor. Situated on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Road, the 500-meter (.31 mile) stretch features snow walls of up to 65...
View ArticleBig Sky Getting Rid Of Tram Add-On Cost For Lift Tickets
Big Sky, Montana — Over the past couple of years, the tram has been an add-on cost, but their new tram is helping to remove that cost for some guests. This week, Big Sky Resort announced that their...
View ArticleBritish Columbia Ski Resort Adding Paid Parking For The 2024-25 Season
West Vancouver, British Columbia — One of the closest ski resorts to Vancouver is adding paid parking. The Daily Hive reports that Cypress Mountain Resort has announced that it’s adding paid parking...
View ArticleSki Resort Loses Instagram Account With 100k Followers Due To Hack
Mars Hill, North Carolina — Hatley Pointe is preparing to make its big comeback. Known for years as Wolf Mountain, the ski resort was on the decline before being bought by the Hatley family. While it...
View ArticleCFO Discusses Journey From Silicon Valley Executive To California Ski Resort
California — If you’re a finance major, there are ways to use your degree in the ski industry. One example is Valerie Burman, who has been able to use her finance skills in the ski industry. She was...
View ArticleFOR SALE: Closed Ontario Ski Area Complete With Airstream Trailer ($1.85...
Adjala-Tosorontio, Ontario — If you’re looking for a gorgeous property with a pond, an airstream, and alpine and cross-country skiing trails, it’s time to move to Canada. Recently, Chestnut Park Real...
View ArticlePowder Mountain Gives Construction Update On Chairlift Replacement Projects
Eden, Utah — Two of Powder Mountain’s chairlift projects are moving steadily. Yesterday, Powder Mountain provided a construction update on the replacements of the Paradise and Timberline. View this...
View ArticleNew Hampshire Ski Resort Details Extensive Snowmaking Improvements
Plymouth, New Hampshire — It’s been another busy offseason at the resurgent Tenney Mountain. Yesterday, Tenney Mountain Resort detailed the snowmaking upgrades that are coming this winter. These...
View ArticleWildcat Mountain Auctioning Off Vintage Gondola Cabins
Gorham, New Hampshire — It appears as though the gondola era at Wildcat Mountain has officially ended. Yesterday, Wildcat Mountain announced that they’re auctioning off the gondola cabins that were...
View ArticleLocals Making Progress In Pursuit Of Acquiring Mt. Bachelor
Bend, Oregon — In late August, POWDR shocked the ski industry by selling Killington and Pico to local investors. In addition, POWDR announced that they will be putting Eldora, Mt. Bachelor, and Silver...
View ArticleAustralian Ski Resorts Begin Closing For The Season Due To Warm Weather
Australia — It’s starting to look like the Australian ski season is coming to a prompt conclusion. Due to warm weather and lots of rain, several ski resorts in the land down under have called it quits...
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