National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat
May 2025
Aspen Snowmass to Begin $80 Million Infrastructure Investments this Summer. Aspen Skiing Company has announced that it will be implementing several serious upgrades at Snowmass Mountain this summer. From dining area renovations to lift replacements and more, the total cost of these improvements is around $80 million. More. Freeskier
Three Chairlifts to Be Installed This Summer in Northern New Mexico. Northern New Mexico’s three major resorts, Taos, Angel Fire, and Ski Santa Fe, have hired crews to install new chairlifts at each mountain, aimed to move folks around the hill and give novices faster access to their favorite trails. More. SnoCountry
Four New Chairlifts to Go Up This Summer on Washington Mountains. In the Pacific Northwest, four mountains in Washington will replace aging chairlifts with upgraded versions this summer. Each project is aimed to increase uphill capacity — either with speed or more seating — and reduce stop-and-starts during operating hours. More. SnoCountry
Valle Nevado and La Parva Entering 2025 Winter Season with $4 Million Upgrades. Valle Nevado and La Parva are two of the Andes Mountains most sought after ski destinations. The neighboring resorts recently announced that they will be unveiling $4 million USD of new investments for the 2025 winter. More. Freeskier
POWDR Takes Mt. Bachelor Off Market. After putting Mt. Bachelor on the market in August 2024, POWDR has decided it’s going to keep the resort in its portfolio after all. More. SAM
Who Reopened and Who Closed in 2024-25 as the Number of Operating U.S. Ski Areas Continues to Be in Flux. The number of active ski areas in the United States is subject to change each season due to various factors such as weather conditions, financial viability, and operational decisions. More. SnowBrains
A Complete List of Ski Areas on United States Forest Service Land. There are 116, or maybe 128. More. The Storm Skiing Journal
Talks Underway in Austria to Merge KitzSki and SkiWelt to Create World’s Largest Ski Area. Rumors of merging Austria’s famed KitzSki and SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–Brixental ski areas are gaining momentum again, with new talks underway that could create the world’s largest ski area. More. SnowBrains
Boyne Resorts Introduces Company-Wide Season Pass Products. Boyne Resorts has launched season pass products that provide access to all 10 of its properties for the 2025-26 winter season: the unlimited Boyne Passport and the 3–6-day Boyne Explorer. Its properties remain partners on Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. More. SAM
Group with Local Ties Offers $11.5 Million for Burke Mountain. Bear Den Partners has submitted a purchase and sale agreement to acquire Burke Mountain for $11.5 million. Burke Mountain has been under the control of a federal receiver since it, along with Jay Peak Resort, Vt., was seized by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2016 from then-owner Ariel Quiros. More. SAM
Man Charged with Aggravated Assault After Altercation with Another Skier at Deer Valley Resort. A Connecticut man faces a felony charge after an alleged assault on the slopes of Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, left another skier with serious injuries. More. SnowBrains
The 10 Best Ski Town Breweries According to POWDER Staff. As self-proclaimed connoisseurs of ski culture (and maybe beer drinking…), the POWDER staff has compiled their favorite local breweries and craft beers to crack open at the end of the day. More. Powder
The Top 18 Funniest Ski Run Names. Weird, clever, silly—these ski run names will leave you concerned or laughing. More. Powder
