The Industry
6 Ski Area Upgrades to Check Out This Winter
by Kathryn QuinnWhile the uncertainty of COVID-19 put plans on pause for many of us across the world, a handful of ski areas forged ahead with planned capital improvements in advance of the 2020/2021 ski season. A ton goes on at ski… Read More →
Distilleries Who Are Now Making Hand Sanitizer
by Amanda NatividadFrom giants like Anheuser Busch to independently owned Amass Spirits, a number of distilleries have recently pivoted to making hand sanitizers. Some are focused on manufacturing specifically for first responders and healthcare workers, and others are selling or giving directly… Read More →
Updated: Ski Areas That Are Now Closed (2020)
by liftopiaNo longer updated: 12:40PM PT, 3/27/2020: As of March 26, all ski areas in the U.S. and Canada are closed. To our customers: Please note that we are experiencing a higher than usual volume of contacts, largely due to COVID-19…. Read More →
How Coronavirus Is Impacting the Ski Industry
by Jules OlderA note to readers: The news cycle is rapidly evolving, and we may continue to update this post. For continual updates on ski resort closures, you can follow our post, “In Progress: Ski Areas That Are Now Closed.” Last updated,… Read More →
How the Ski Industry Is — And Is Not — Dealing with Climate Change
by Jules OlderIn the French Alps, they’re so desperately trying to save snow, they’re covering stored snow with wood chips. Hoping to stay alive, a Vermont cross-country ski area is experimenting with the same idea. In California, winters are shorter — and… Read More →
Career in the Ski Industry? It’s More Attainable Than You Think
by Natalie OoiEditors Note: A big thank you to Natalie Ooi, Program Director, Ski Area Management Program, Colorado State University Coming off one of the best winter seasons that North America has experienced in recent years, some of you may be thinking,… Read More →
The Biggest Ski Areas In North America Right Now – 2019
by Patrick ThorneEditors Note: This piece has been updated for 2019 A few years ago, I put together a list of the biggest ski areas in North America. Re-reading it recently, I was surprised just how quickly the list had got out-of-date—it… Read More →
10 New Developments in the Rest-of-the-World For Winter 2018-19
by Patrick ThorneEvery year ski areas around the world spend millions on fancy new lifts to make getting up the slopes quicker and more comfortable than ever before, as well as making other infrastructure improvements. There are at least 200 new lifts… Read More →
The Big New Improvements on the Slopes for 2018/19 (North America)
by Patrick ThorneWhen you’re pondering the price of your lift ticket this winter keep in mind that every summer ski resorts collectively spend hundreds of millions of dollars on new lifts and upgrades – and that’s just a small part of your… Read More →
2018-2019 Season Tickets Now on Sale
by Ken ChinThe season is winding down to a close, but before you get your ski withdrawals, you can get a head start on the 2018-19 season. Below you can find next year’s season tickets, available to purchase today. Let’s check ’em… Read More →
