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Alta’s General Manager Tells Employees To Slow Down

Alta, Utah — It hasn’t been an ideal start to the season for one of North America’s powder meccas. A good November allowed Alta to get things going on its planned opening day, but things have been...

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Developer Submits Plans To Revive Stagecoach As Private Ski Resort

Routt County, Colorado — Since its short-lived run as a ski area in the 1970s, Stagecoach has been caught in decades of rumors regarding its revival. However, its best chance at a comeback may be...

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Why Lake Placid Could End Up Hosting Events For Italy’s 2026 Olympics

Lake Placid, New York — It’s been forty-four years since Lake Placid last hosted the Olympic games. Yet they seem as ready as ever to host them again. Through the Olympic Regional Development...

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Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association Unanimously Authorizes Strike...

Park City, Utah — Despite months of negotiations, significant gaps remain in the contract negotiations between the Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association and Vail Resorts. Today, the Park City...

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Man-Made Avalanche Reported At Michigan Ski Resort

Bessemer, Michigan — You never know where an avalanche can happen. Yesterday, Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort shared a photo of an avalanche slide on one of its trails. It occurred on the Double Barrel...

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Lil Wayne Cancels Concert At Palisades Tahoe Due To Unknown Reasons

Olympic Valley, California – It was shaping up to be a great weekend for concertgoers at Palisades Tahoe. The California ski resort received a lot of snowfall, and the Tahoe Live concert series...

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Chair Falls Off Lift At Montana Snowbowl

Missoula, Montana – Yesterday, the latest noteworthy chairlift incident occurred at the Montana Snowbowl. On Sunday, a chair fell off the Lavelle lift at the Montana Snowbowl. Lift mechanics assessed...

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Connecticut Ski Resort Opens New Quad Chairlift

New Hartford, Connecticut — It’s time to blare Brass Bonanza, because a new era has begun at Ski Sundown in Connecticut. On Saturday, November 14th, Ski Sundown opened up for the season. The...

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Boston’s Closest Ski Area Begins New Era With Earliest Opening In Over 15 Years

Canton, Massachusetts — Blue Hills, the closest ski area to Boston, is among the most pivotal mountains in the ski industry. It’s a place where people can learn to ski and ride for the first time,...

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Why The New Gondola At Les 2 Alpes Is So Important For Europe’s Ski Industry

France — One of the most stunning new lifts that opened in Europe this ski season is over at Les 2 Alpes. The Jandri 3S Gondola opened up on November 30th, drastically improving the ski resort’s...

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New Management Team At LA’s Closest Ski Resort Plan Major Improvements

Pearblossom, California — The closest ski resort to Los Angeles has a couple of operational challenges. No snowmaking, a lack of natural snowfall at times, and a road (Angeles Crest Highway) that’s...

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Cirque Series Coming To Cannon Mountain Next Year

Franconia, New Hampshire  — We’ve got bad news for those who were hoping the new leg of the Cirque Series would be a tranquil walk in the park. This week, the Cirque Series announced its 2025 events....

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Czech Republic Skier/Snowboarder Has Two Events On The Same Day At 2026 Olympics

Beaver Creek, Colorado — Ester Ledecka is an extremely successful dual sport athlete. Her accolades include winning an Olympic Gold Medalist in Super-G (skiing) and Snowboarding Parallel Giant Slalom...

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Quebec Ski Resort Announces $100 Million CAD In Improvements

Beaupre, Quebec — After drawing headlines for all the wrong reasons during the early 2020s, the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies have finally announced plans to modernize Mont-Sainte-Anne. Yesterday,...

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The History Of New Mexico’s Most Famous Abandoned Ski Resort

New Mexico — One of the most famous abandoned ski resorts in the country is Ski Rio. Its large vertical drop and extensive terrain offerings made it one of the most beloved ski areas in New Mexico....

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Cuchara Mountain’s Ski Bus Is Now Open For The Season

Huerfano County, Colorado — It’s been a solid start to the season for the Cuchara Mountain Park. The lost ski area has once again become a community recreation hub thanks to the work of various...

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How Sven Brunso Became The Most Photographed Pro Skier Ever

Sven Brunso arguably has the best job on the planet. The professional skier has traveled the world, with his skiing being captured on 125 magazine covers and over 2000 photographs inside these...

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Park City Ski Patrollers Show What It Takes To Open Expert Terrain

Park City, Utah — In case you needed a reminder that opening steep terrain isn’t easy, Park City Mountain Resort’s ski patrol has demonstrated how tricky it can be. On Tuesday, Park City Mountain...

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The World’s Steepest Cable Car Is Now Open

Mürren, Switzerland — A new tram in Switzerland is a record-breaker. On December 13th, Schilthorn Piz Gloria held the grand opening ceremony for its new cable car. Six hundred people showed up for the...

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Voters Turn Down Proposition To Replace Old Chairlift At Wyoming Ski Area

Casper, Wyoming — A lot happened during this past election cycle, including various ballot questions that will have effects on the outdoor recreation industry. For the ski industry, one of the most...

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