Wisconsin Ski Area Begins Work On New Base Lodge
Wild Rose, Wisconsin — A small Wisconsin ski area is planning a bid addition for next season. A rendering of the new base lodge. Last week, Nordic Mountain announced that they are building a new lodge...
View ArticleWATCH: The History Of A Lost Alberta Ski Resort (Closed Since 2003)
One of the closest ski resorts to Calgary, Alberta has been closed since the early 2000s, yet its base lodge is still used as a clubhouse for a golf course. How did this happen? Skier72 created...
View Article5 Great Lifts For Advanced Skiers That Opened This Ski Season
North America — It was another winter with many new lifts opening across North America, which has improved the experience at various ski resorts. Of all these projects, though, which appealed the most...
View ArticleWhy Beaver Mountain Is Home To A Signature Utah Trail
Beaver, Utah — The oldest family-run ski area in the country stands out in a state where its ski resorts have become more corporate over the years. This has led to an atmosphere at Beaver Mountain...
View ArticleBackcountry Skier Shares Scary Perspective From Avalanche
Quebec — Backcountry skier Félix Savard-Côté has grown a big following on social media for his adventures in the Chic-Choc Mountains of Quebec. While he’s had countless adventures, he didn’t...
View ArticleAlyeska Resort Surpasses 650 Inches Of Snowfall
Alaska — As is usually the case, Alaska’s biggest ski resort is leading the pack for the most snowfall at a North American ski resort for the 2024-25 season. Last week, Alyeska Resort announced that...
View ArticleNew Hampshire Ski Area Planning To Remain Open Until May
Jackson, New Hampshire — While many ski resorts in the White Mountains are throwing in the towel, one ski area is pushing for several more weeks of skiing. This morning, Black Mountain announced that...
View ArticleFOR SALE: The Closest Ski Resort To Paris
France — If you’ve ever wanted to operate a small ski area that’s relatively near a huge metropolitan market, then grab a baguette and head to France. The Connexion reports that La Loge des Gardes...
View Article3% “Resort Tax” Coming To Whitefish Mountain Resort
Whitefish, Montana — A new tax will add an additional charge to visitors of Whitefish Mountain Resort, but the proceeds will be going towards a good purpose. On June 1st, a new 3% tax will go into...
View ArticleNew York Ski Area Announces Major Offseason Projects
Monticello, New York — After two offseasons with major changes at Holiday Mountain, this offseason won’t be any different for the New York ski area. Yesterday, Holiday Mountain announced its offseason...
View ArticleNorth Carolina Ski Resort Announces Plans For A Mountain Biking Park
Mars Hill, North Carolina — A rejuvenated North Carolina ski resort is planning to add a mountain biking trail network in the years ahead. This week, Hatley Pointe officially announced that they are...
View ArticleBoyne Resorts Agrees To Roughly $25 Million Settlement With Condominium Owners
Big Sky, Montana — After condominium owners sued Boyne Resorts, which owns Big Sky Resort, over what they claimed to be an unfair relationship, it appears that they will reach a settlement. The...
View ArticleKillington Retires The Superstar Express Quad
Killington, Vermont — After nearly thirty years of service, the Superstar Express Quad has been decommissioned. A photo of Superstar from my trip there two weekends ago. Yesterday, Killington Resort...
View ArticleThis May Be The Best Pond Skim Of This Spring
Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah — Skiing across a pond is one thing, but doing it in style takes it to another level. On Saturday, Solitude Mountain Resort hosted their pond skim. The best run of the day...
View ArticleWhaleback Hosting Concert To Fundraise For Chairlift Refurbishment
Enfield, New Hampshire — Following Whaleback Mountain’s announcement that they were in danger of not operating next season because of its ailing chairlift, the ski community has stepped up. In...
View ArticleLoon Mountain Offering $34 Lift Tickets For The Final Days Of Ski Season
Lincoln, New Hampshire — Getting people on the slopes during the last days of the season is a challenge for ski resorts, as many guests have shifted their mindsets to spring sports. More ski resorts...
View ArticleExploring An Abandoned New Hampshire Ski Area
West Ossipee, New Hampshire — The most famous abandoned ski area in New Hampshire still makes its impression to this day. The lift towers and haul rope of Whitter’s gondola remain standing, and...
View ArticleColorado Town Remains Interested In Buying Ski Resort
Nederland, Colorado — While Mt. Bachelor was recently put off the market, POWDR still remains interested in selling two of its ski resorts: Eldora and SilverStar. However, it appears that they are...
View ArticleBretton Woods Announces New Chairlift & Black Diamond Glade
New Hampshire — After over 35 years of service, the oldest high-speed chairlift in New Hampshire is being replaced by a modern lift. Yesterday, Bretton Woods announced that the Bethlehem Express Quad...
View ArticleNew Book Released About Abandoned Ski Areas Of Oregon
Oregon — If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about Oregon’s ski history, a new book covers the histories of various abandoned ski areas in the state. For years, Oregon ski historian Steve Stenkamp has...
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