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Grouse Mountain’s Blue Tram Closes For Good

North Vancouver, British Columbia- After 58 years, one of the most historic lifts in Canada is now closed for good. Earlier this offseason, Grouse Mountain’s Blue Tram spun for the last time. First...

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Remote Avalanche Control System Being Added To Mt. Superior This Summer

Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah — The addition of a remote avalanche control system on Mt. Superior means that outdoor enthusiasts won’t be able to access the peak for months. Yesterday, the Utah...

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New Zealand Ski Area Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Six-Pack Chairlift

New Zealand — The newest chairlift in New Zealand is one step closer to opening for skiing and riding. On June 28th, The Remarkables held its ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Shadow Basin...

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Utah Ski Area Shares Snowpack Comparison Photos Between This & Last July

Alta, Utah — While it wasn’t the all-time snowiest winter at Alta Ski Area like the 2022-23 season, it was a worthy encore. Alta received 628 inches of snow during the 2023-24 season, which is not a...

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New Solar Panel Plant To Power Two Utah Ski Resorts

Park City, Utah – The ski industry’s push towards renewable energy continues, as two of the biggest ski resorts in Utah will now be partially powered by a solar panel plant. Last week, the Elektron...

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New Rules Announced For Breck’s Peak 10 Fourth Of July Ski Party

Breckenridge, Colorado — If you’re looking to ski on the Fourth of July, one place to consider is Breckenridge. The Peak 10 Classic, which started back in 2018, brings skiers up to the famous Breck...

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WATCH: Mark Zuckerberg Celebrates Independence Day By Going Wake Surfing

USA — After years of people thinking that Mark Zuckerberg is either a robot or a lizard person, it’s been discovered that he’s actually a pretty sick dude. In celebration of Independence Day, Meta CEO...

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Aspen SkiCo Planning To Build New Employee Housing Units At Snowmass

Snowmass Village, Colorado — In response to a lack of affordable housing in Pitkin County, the Aspen Skiing Company (SkiCo) plans to build more employee housing units. The Aspen Times reports that the...

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Is History About To Repeat Itself At Arapahoe Basin?

Dillon, Colorado — Back in February, ski bums were shocked to hear that the Alterra Mountain Company was planning to acquire Arapahoe Basin. The Colorado ski resort, known as one of the bastions of...

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Alta Ski Area’s Summer Road Now Open

Alta, Utah — If you’re looking for a ski area with great hiking trails, Alta certainly fits the bill. The Utah ski area is full of stunning hiking trails during the offseason, which feature...

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From Ski Industry Entrepreneur To Billionaire: The Journey Of Michael Rubin

The Hamptons, New York — If you’re a big sports fan, you may know there was a big party on July 4th. Many sports and other celebrities headed to a beachfront home to celebrate at The White Party. Many...

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New Zealand’s Newest Chairlift Is Now Open

New Zealand — After a snowy week, the newest chairlift in New Zealand is now open. On June 28th, The Remarkables held its ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Shadow Basin chairlift. The opening...

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Australian Ski Resort Reopens Following Wastewater Plant Fire

New South Wales, Australia – Preparations for the 2024 ski season at Charlotte Pass Snow Resort were going according to plan. That was until a fire broke out. In May, a fire caused major damage to the...

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Locals Band Together Against California Couple Who Allegedly Built Illegal...

Glacier National Park, Montana — A conservation district and private landowners who live inside Glacier National Park are teaming up against a California couple who built a home without a permit next...

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Why GoPro Is On The Decline

San Mateo, California — For years, GoPro was the go-to video camera for outdoor sports enthusiasts. However, its stock price has collapsed since its peak in 2014, now selling for under $2 per share....

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Towers Installed For Red River Ski Area’s New Chairlift

Red River, New Mexico – It’s been a busy offseason for Red River Ski & Summer Area. Work is currently underway to replace the Copper Chair. This fixed-grip double chairlift, installed in 1993, is...

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Colorado’s Monarch Mountain Receives Approval For Large Terrain Expansion

Salida, Colorado — The biggest little mountain in Colorado is going to expand. Today, Monarch Mountain announced that the U.S. Forest Service has approved its proposal to expand into No Name Basin....

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Vermont Ski Resort To Be Sold By The End Of This Year

East Burke, Vermont — After years of being under federal receivership, Burke Mountain Resort will be sold by the end of this year—for real this time. We think. VT Digger reports that the federal...

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Tahoe National Forest Wildfire Situated Near Ski Resorts

California — It’s officially wildfire season in the Golden State. Numerous wildfires are wreaking havoc across the state and are nearing various nearby ski resorts. In Southern California, the Vista...

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Big Sky’s Newest Luxury Resort Opening Next Year

Big Sky, Montana — In 2025, Big Sky’s newest hotel will make its debut. Forbes reports that the One&Only Moonlight Basin Hotel is on track to open next year. This property will include 73...

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