Idaho’s Soldier Mountain Ends Ski Season Early After Difficult Winter

The difficult winter across parts of the United States has claimed its first casualty. Soldier Mountain, Idaho, announced it will end all winter operations for the remainder of the season, citing persistent weather issues and unsafe mountain conditions. The small community ski area in the Soldier Mountains of Idaho, about 10 miles north of Fairfield, said the decision came after […]
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Breezy Johnson 3rd in Downhill as Emma Aicher Narrows Gap on Lindsey Vonn With 2nd Place at Val di Fassa, Italy

Today, March 6, saw the first of two downhill races in Val di Fassa, Italy, with the women’s speed field tackling the La VolatA course in a race that reshaped the battle for the season-long Downhill Crystal Globe. The victory went to Laura Pirovano—the first of her career—while Emma Aicher was in close second, just 0.01 seconds behind the Italian. […]
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Chamonix Guide Legend Ross Hewitt Shares Narrow Escape from Avalanche on Monte Bianco Skyway, Italy, That Left Him with Shattered Pelvis

For nearly thirty years, Ross Hewitt has been the personification of longevity in the world’s most unforgiving terrain. A Scottish-born, Chamonix-based mountain guide and former subsea construction engineer, the 49-year-old built a career on stacking the odds and treating steep skiing as a meticulous art of risk management. But in late January 2026, the probability he often spoke of finally […]
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Indy Pass Responds as 3 Midwest Resorts Jump to Ikon: “We Hate Seeing Corporations Grab More”

The battle between independent skiing and corporate consolidation reached a boiling point this morning as three major Midwest destinations—Lutsen Mountains (MN), Granite Peak (WI), and Snowriver Mountain Resort (MI)—officially exited the Indy Pass to join the Ikon Pass for the 2026-27 season. The move, announced by Alterra Mountain Company as part of Ikon’s spring launch, was met with a sharp […]
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Tamarack Resort, ID, Launches 2026-27 All Season Pass with Exclusive Ikon Session Pass Benefit at Lowest Price of the Year

A skier shreds the powder at Tamarack Resort. | Photo: John Webster via Tamarack Resort

TAMARACK, Idaho, Feb. 27, 2026 — Tamarack Resort today announced the launch of its 2026-27 All Season Pass, offering Idaho families and outdoor enthusiasts the lowest pass price of the entire year. Beginning today, Adult All Season Passes are available for $499—a savings of $400 compared to purchasing later—and a Family All Season Pass is available for $999, offering savings […]
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The Ultimate Skier’s Basecamp? Own This 6-Story Japanese Castle Near in Hokkaido for $64k

Forget the tiny slope-side condos and crowded Niseko hotels. If you’ve ever dreamed of living like a Shogun while chasing Japan’s legendary “Japow,” your throne has arrived. A massive, six-story reinforced steel and concrete castle in Akabira, Central Hokkaido, has hit the market for a staggering 10,000,000 Yen—approximately $64,000 USD. Related: New Study Finds Climate Change Increased Snowfall in Northern […]
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The “Pass Wars” Have Begun—Breaking Down Prices for the 2026-27 Ikon, Epic, and Other Competing Mega Passes

The “Pass Wars” for the 2026-27 ski season have officially ignited following Alterra Mountain Company’s announcement that the Ikon Pass will go on sale March 12, 2026. With a starting price of $1,349, the Ikon Pass remains the most expensive flagship product on the market, continuing a decade-long trend of premium pricing aimed at high-frequency destination skiers. Related: 2026-27 Ikon […]
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Unprecedented Double Cancellation: Freeride World Tour Scraps Fieberbrunn Pro as Avalanche Ravages Wildseeloder Face

Extreme skiing in Wildseeloder Mountain, Fieberbrunn, Austria

View this post on Instagram For the first time in the tour’s history, the Freeride World Tour (FWT) has been forced to cancel two consecutive pro events, as the tour announced today that the Fieberbrunn Pro will not take place due to unstable snow conditions and avalanche activity on the Wildseeloder face. The decision comes just days after the relocated […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Friday Storm Drops 10-15 Inches at Favored Colorado Resorts

Colorado’s best skiing weather is packed into Friday’s storm before a longer stretch of drier and warmer weather takes over. Confidence is highest from Friday morning through early Saturday, when widespread snow and colder air are well aligned, and then the forecast trends toward spring surfaces, milder afternoons, and only lower-confidence refresh chances later next week. Friday brings a statewide […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Mostly Dry Pattern for California Into Mid-March

California skiing stays largely weather-free through next week, with the most reliable part of the forecast running from Friday morning, March 6, through early Friday, March 13. Every major solution is aligned on a dry Sierra pattern through that stretch, so the main day-to-day changes are wind and temperature rather than snowfall. Expect a breezy start around exposed Tahoe ridges, […]
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Avalanche Sweeps Away 13 Ski Tourists Near Trollfjord in Northern Norway, Leaving 1 Injured

An avalanche swept away a group of 13 ski tourists Wednesday morning, March 4, near Trollfjordvatnet in northern Norway, leaving one person with minor injuries and briefly burying two members of the group for about 15 minutes, according to the Norwegian Avalanche Association (Varsom). Related: The Shocking Demise of Norway’s Folgefonna Summer Ski Area The incident occurred near Trollfjordvatnet, a […]
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Aspen Snowmass, CO, Joins Ikon Base Pass for 2026-27 Season with Access to Snowmass 

Alterra announced earlier today that Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, will join the Ikon Base Pass for the upcoming 2026-27 winter season, providing five days of access to Snowmass during the 2026-27 winter season, with select blackout dates, to Ikon Base Pass holders.  Related: Aspen Snowmass, CO, Celebrates 15 Years of SkiMo Heritage as the Sport Makes Olympic Debut This new pass […]
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New Study Finds Climate Change Increased Snowfall in Northern Japan by 7%

Japan ski towns fighting deflationary trend

A new analysis by researchers at Japan’s science ministry and the Meteorological Research Institute at Japan Meteorological Agency suggests that climate change may actually increase snowfall in some parts of Japan, even as warming temperatures reduce snow in others. The study was entitled “Global warming affects the heavy snowfall in late January 2026,” and was published on March 3, 2026, […]
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State Regulators Hold Mammoth Mountain, CA, Responsible for Fatal 2025 Avalanche Involving Ski Patroller

State workplace safety regulators have officially leveled blame against Mammoth Mountain Ski Area for the death of a ski patroller last year, concluding that the resort failed to implement necessary safety protocols to protect its staff from known avalanche risks. According to a July 2025 citation from the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), the resort was fined […]
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New Details Emerge from Touring Partner in Avalanche Death of Pro Splitboarder Stratton Matteson Near Joffre Peak, BC

Newly released firsthand testimony has clarified the tragic events surrounding the death of 28-year-old professional splitboarder Stratton Matteson, who was killed in a large avalanche near Joffre Peak on February 24, 2026. While initial reports from the RCMP and Avalanche Canada identified Matteson as a “lone snowboarder,” his touring partner, Ryan Morrison, has come forward to share a harrowing account […]
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Ruby Hill Rail Yard in Denver, CO, Closes For 2026 Season After Record Low 13 Inches Of Snowfall

Ruby Hill Rail Yard has closed for the 2026 season due to unseasonably warm weather and wind. The closure comes after a record-low 13.4 inches of snow accumulation in Denver this winter. The rail park averages around 50″ of snowfall a winter. According to Denver Parks and Recreation, there was only one true window for snowmaking this year. That opportunity […]
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Revelstoke, BC, Trip Report: Skiing to Revel In and Stoked Après

Revelstoke bluebird day

Ahhhh, our ski safari finally rolled into Revelstoke Mountain Resort—that perfectly named, powder-drenched icon along British Columbia’s legendary Powder Highway. “Revy,” as the faithful call it, checks nearly every box on a skier’s wish list: 400+ inches of annual snowfall, a leg-searing 9.5-mile top-to-bottom run with more than 5,600 vertical feet, and terrain that flows from alpine bowls to perfectly […]
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