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Mammoth Mountain Now Open For The Ski Season
by RoseAnne MoisesMammoth Mountain is truly having an endless winter! After a record-breaking 2016-17 winter season in which they stayed opened for a whopping 270 days, Mammoth Mountain is back open starting November 9. Buy Mammoth Lift Tickets in Advance & Save… Read More →
Killington Resort Now Open For The Ski Season – First On The East
by RoseAnne MoisesIt’s official – New England’s ski season is here! Killington became the first Eastern resort to kick off the 2017-18 ski season, opening exclusively for Season pass and Express Card holders on Wednesday, November 8. The resort will be open to… Read More →
5 Things All Skiers & Snowboarders Should Do Before The Ski Season Starts
by Mark CroneSki season is upon us! (For some, it’s already here.) If you haven’t started to prep for winter, it’s time to get cracking. Those who work in the ski/snow industry are already “knee deep” in pre-season preparations already. Ski Patrollers,… Read More →
Colorado Ski Resort Opening Dates For 2017-18
by liftopiaWondering when the lifts will start spinning? Two ski resorts in Colorado, Arapahoe Basin and Loveland, have already kicked off the season! Below is a list of projected ski resort opening dates in Colorado. Keep in mind these are estimated or… Read More →
5 Best Ski Resorts For Early Season Skiing in North America
by Patrick ThorneOK, we wouldn’t want to tempt fate, but things are looking REALLY good for winter 17-18 right now. Same time last year, we were all a bit anxious because it was one of warmest Falls for a while. Ski areas… Read More →
Utah’s Deer Valley Sold To Big, New Multi-Resort Company
by liftopiaDeer Valley Resort in Park City, UT announced Monday that it has been purchased by a newly-formed, large multi-resort company. The yet to be named Denver-based partnership between Aspen Skiing Company and KSL Capital Venture announced earlier this year that… Read More →
Here’s How The Ski Industry Is Fighting Climate Change
by Rose Marie CleeseCold, snowy weather is the very foundation of the ski industry. Thus, it’s not surprising that climate change has been at the top of the industry’s priority list since the turn of this century. Before that, ski areas relied on… Read More →
PHOTOS: Southern Hemisphere Skiing Is Going Off Right Now
by RoseAnne MoisesAfter a couple of July storms, ski areas across the Southern Hemisphere are looking prime right now. Below are a few highlights with current snow depths. (Snow depth totals courtesy of OnTheSnow.com.) 1. Valle Nevado, Chile – 98” Santiago, Chile… Read More →
13 New Ski Lifts To Be Installed For 2017-18 Season
by Eric WagnonNew lifts and terrain are eagerly anticipated each season by skiers and snowboarders. However, instead of a bevy of new lifts serving new terrain, the theme for the upcoming 2017-18 season seems to be replacing antiquated lifts, often increasing capacity… Read More →
5 Tips For 4th of July & Summer Skiing in the Sierra
by Rose Marie CleeseEven though summer has officially arrived and temperatures are reaching triple-digits across the country, are you still nostalgic about winter and wish you had gotten in a couple more days of skiing or boarding? You’re in luck. Ski season is… Read More →
