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Big Sky Resort to Install First Eight-Seater Lift in North America Wednesday, March 7, 2018 Big Sky Resort unveiled Wednesday that that it will bring the first eight-seat, high-speed chairlift to North America, delivering on its commitment to create the most technologically advanced chairlift network in North America. At a community gathering, Boyne Resorts […]
Alterra to Bolster Resorts to Tune of $550 Million by Dan Giesin | Mar 13, 2018 | Ski Industry News Well, it didn’t take long for Alterra Mountain Company to get down to business. On Monday, March 12, the Denver-based conglomerate, which was formed last year when investment firm Henry Crown and Co. (Aspen et al) and KSL […]
Crested Butte Mountain Resort joins up with Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass And there’s good news in the deal for Triple Peaks pass holders, too March 14, 2018 Crested Butte Mountain Resort, the fabled hippie ski area in central Colorado, has been added to Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass for the 2018-19 season. Vail Resorts said in a […]
Smaller, independent ski areas join forces in the shadow of Epic-v-Ikon season pass battle “Small areas will have problems adapting to such large changes in the market.” By JASON BLEVINS March 14, 2018 Independent ski resorts are laboring in the shadow of dueling giants to find their niche in an industry swiftly dividing into two distinct […]
Boyne Resorts to Acquire Ownership of Six Mountain Resorts Across North America Steven Agar | March 13, 2018 Miles Clark getting DEEP at Brighton, UT. Credit: Court Leve In a press release yesterday, Boyne Resorts announced an agreement with Ski Resort Holdings, LLC, an affiliate of Oz Real Estate, to acquire six mountain resorts and […]
Shiffrin Claims Second Consecutive Overall Title March 9, 2018 By Gabbi Hall – Digital Content Editor Coming into the final regular season World Cup races, Mikaela Shiffrin only needed to score 39 more World Cup points to secure her second consecutive overall title. She would have two opportunities to do it in the GS and […]
Vail Resorts Introduces $99 Military Epic Pass for the 2018-19 Season by Meteorologist Sam Collentine In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Epic Pass, Vail Resorts is honoring the service of the Company’s founders from the 10th Mountain Division, and men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Canadian Armed Forces and Australian Defence Force, […]
This Old Ambulance Is the Perfect Ski Rig Because skiing powder is absolutely critical to your health March 05, 2018 By Sierra Davis When Kim and Dave Klopper couldn’t get their rig to start after a day of skiing, they didn’t bother calling for a tow. Instead, they unfolded two camp chairs, cracked open a couple […]
Spring Festivals: Last-Gasp Parties Of The Season Wednesday, 07 March 2018 Andy Dennison The coming of spring is a bittersweet time for skiers and riders. But it’s also time to party hearty at a plethora of spring festivals and fun dots the calendar during the final weeks of the year. SnoCountry.com went looking for some of […]
Don’t Believe the Hype: Youth Snowboarding is Thriving March 6, 2018 / Morgan Tilton If you recently questioned the deterioration of snowboarding’s popularity, rest assured: The sport’s decline is debunked by evidence of a growth spurt. Last season, the number of youth snowboarders increased by 6 percent compared to the year prior, according to the 2017 “Participation […]
Build Your Next Ski Trip With These Travel Apps We designed a winter getaway from front door to first tracks. February 26, 2018 By Kade Krichko Between flights, gear, and unpredictable weather, the thought of ski travel is enough to ground many an annual ski trip before it can even take off. With those looming hassles […]
Learning from Injury Correspondent Ends Her Season In “Routine” Fall, Provides Us With Lessons Learned. [Editor Note: We’ve heard correspondent Yvette Cardozo’s story numerous times, especially the part about immediate post-incident denial. Perhaps there is some biological reaction, perhaps a form of shock, that masks the pain of more serious injury. In any case, her […]
