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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...

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WATCH: 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...

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5 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...

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Why 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...

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Backcountry 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...

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Alyeska 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...

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New 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...

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FOR 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...

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3% “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...

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New 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...

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North 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...

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Boyne 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...

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Killington 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...

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This 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...

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Whaleback 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...

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Loon 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...

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Exploring 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...

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Colorado 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...

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Bretton 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...

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New 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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