The Industry
5 Memorable Ski News Stories You May Have Missed This Season
by Eric Wagnon1. Sierras enjoy big snow year. California ski resorts struggled for several years earlier with a drought, but those memories were buried under a banner season for snowfall in 2016-17. With so much snow, Mammoth Mountain plans to stay open… Read More →
Local Ski Resort Back In The Hands Of Original Owner
by Jules OlderAt a time when big resorts are eating up small ones like blue whales dining on krill, contrarian Vermont has a different tale to tell. The story starts more than 50 years ago, back in 1966. When the state of… Read More →
North America’s Biggest Vert & First Year-Round Resort Opens Winter 2018
by Jules OlderUPDATE: Valemount’s target opening date is December 2018, not 2017 as a previous version stated. The announcement of a new resort is news, but when it promises to offer the biggest vertical drop in North America, that’s mega-news. This mega-news… Read More →
4 Steps To Overcoming Your End Of Ski Season Blues
by Annie AgleEditor’s Note: This post was originally published on April 24, 2014 Most people greet the coming of spring with enthusiasm and joy. “OMG. Summer’s coming!” Shouts the floppy-hat girl in flip-flops. Soon masses of misguided warm-weather lovers will begin prancing around… Read More →
Aspen SkiCo & KSL Buy Mammoth Resorts Following Intrawest Deal
by liftopiaThe joint alliance of Aspen Skiing Company (A.K.A. SkiCO) and KSL Capital Partners have literally changed the landscape of the ski industry in just a few days. This new (not yet named) alliance announced Wednesday morning that they will be… Read More →
Aspen Skiing Co. & KSL Capital Partners Buy Intrawest for $1.5 Billion
by liftopiaAspen Skiing Company, owner of Aspen’s four mountains, teamed up with KSL Capital Partners, owner of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, to acquire Intrawest Resorts Holdings for about $1.5 billion, including debt. A new entity owned by both partners is offering… Read More →
Meet The Cutest Rescuers On Ski Patrol: Our Favorite Avy Dogs Of 2016-17
by Alyssa EricksonAdd a large portion of snow, an equal amount of mountains and a dash of our favorite avalanche rescue dogs, and we found the perfect ingredients for a smile! Everyone loves these four legged and furry friends that keep us… Read More →
Vermont’s Stowe To Be Bought By Vail Resorts For $50 Million
by liftopiaColorado-based Vail Resorts announced today that it entered an agreement to acquire Vermont’s Stowe Mountain Resort from the Mount Mansfield Company for $50 million. The deal has Vail Resorts acquiring all of the assets related to the mountain operations at… Read More →
Win Prizes: January Is Learn To Ski & Snowboard Month!
by liftopiaJanuary is Learn To Ski & Snowboard month! To encourage more people to try skiing or boarding, resorts across the US are offering special programs and discounted rates to any first timers wanting to give it a go. If you, yourself, are… Read More →
Last minute lift tickets now available on Liftopia.com!
by liftopiaOver the last 10 years, Liftopia has helped customers find great prices for lift tickets in exchange for committing to ski dates in advance. Because many customers have told us that they would also love access to lift tickets last… Read More →
