Huge 20-Foot Deep Landslide Closes Section of Loveland Pass, CO, Disrupting Arapahoe Basin Closing Day A significant landslide forced the closure of Loveland Pass, Colorado, early Sunday morning, blocking U.S. Highway 6 near mile marker 226, roughly one mile before the Summit County line. The slide, which measured approximately 100 feet wide and 20 feet deep, did not involve any vehicles or cause injuries, according to officials from the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office and […] SnowBrains | June 16, 2025 0 Comments
Nutt Hill Winter Park, WI, Set for Winter 2025-26 Comeback After Closing in 2014 A decade after closing its gates, Nutt Hill Winter Park, Wisconsin, will officially begin its transformation back into Sheboygan County’s premier winter recreation destination. Community members, city officials, and project partners will gather for a groundbreaking ceremony at noon on June 19, marking the start of nearly $2.3 million in upgrades set to welcome skiers, snowboarders, and tubers for the […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 9, 2025 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA, Announces June 15 Closing Day Mammoth Mountain will officially close for the winter season on June 15, capping off an extended season marked by persistent snow coverage and strong skier turnout. The announcement, shared by the resort on Tuesday, comes as most ski areas across the Western United States have already shut down their operations for the season. Mammoth, however, continues to capitalize on its […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 30, 2025 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO, Announces June 8 Closing Day After 214 Days of Skiing Ski season is sadly coming to an end in Colorado. Arapahoe Basin Ski Area announced yesterday that it will close on Sunday, June 8. Related: These Are the 9 Ski Resorts That Are Open in North America This Weekend The ski area said in a social post: “We will ski & ride 7 days a week until June 1. After […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 23, 2025 0 Comments
Killington, VT, Donates Closing Day Proceeds to Nearby Whaleback Mountain Chairlift Repair Fund One of New England’s largest ski resorts is throwing its support behind one of the smallest. Killington Mountain Resort announced it will donate all closing day lift ticket revenue from May 10 to Whaleback Mountain in Enfield, New Hampshire, to help fund critical repairs to the nonprofit ski area’s only chairlift. Related: Whaleback Mountain, NH, Hits $250K Fundraising Goal, Lift […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 20, 2025 0 Comments
Donner Ski Ranch, CA, Invites Skiers to Decide its Closing Date This Season Donner Ski Ranch in Lake Tahoe, California, is leaving the decision of when to close for the season this year up to its skiers and riders. In a recent social media post, the small ski area announced it will remain open until “there is no snow or no interest,” encouraging guests to keep showing up if they want to extend […] Industry News Alfred Arnaud | May 7, 2025 0 Comments
Solitude Mountain Resort, UT, Eyes Historic Season Finale with Memorial Day Closing Date Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah is aiming to extend its ski and snowboard season through Memorial Day, marking what could be the latest closing date in the resort’s history. The resort, which remains open for daily operations through Sunday, May 11, announced plans for two bonus weekends: May 16–18 and May 23–26. If weather and conditions allow, the Memorial Day […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 7, 2025 0 Comments
Black Mountain, NH, Confirms Record May Closing With $9 Lift Tickets and 90th Anniversary Bash Black Mountain, New Hampshire’s oldest continuously operating ski area, will close out its 90th season on Saturday, May 3, its latest closing day, the resort confirmed on social media yesterday. Related: Indy Pass Becomes the Temporary Owner of Historic Black Mountain in New Hampshire Black Mountain remains the last ski area in New Hampshire still spinning lifts and one of […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 2, 2025 0 Comments
After 3 Years Without Snow, French Ski Area is Closing Slopes For Good The Hautacam ski resort, operating in the French Pyrenees since 1972, has announced it will be closing its slopes, permanently ending winter downhill skiing. Local authorities confirmed the decision this week, citing three consecutive winters of severe snow shortages and mounting financial losses as the reason. Related: Slippery Slopes: Climate Change Threatens the Future of Skiing in North America At 4,900 […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 29, 2025 0 Comments
Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, NV, Report: Closing Day, Season Recap, and Photo Tour Sunday, April 27, was closing day at Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, Nevada. Saying goodbye to your favorite mountain at the season’s end is always bittersweet, though the next season is just a few months away. The fact that it was also the last powder day, with several inches of fresh snow, made that farewell even more difficult with such great coverage. […] Conditions Report Claire Weiss | April 28, 2025 0 Comments
Black Mountain, NH, to Celebrate 90th Anniversary with Fireworks, Live Music, and $9 Lift Tickets on Closing Day After a long season and a major push to extend operations, Black Mountain Ski Area in New Hampshire is set to close for the season on Saturday, May 3, nearly two months later than last year. This year’s extended season marks a major milestone for the historic resort, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a special Closing Day event […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | April 28, 2025 0 Comments
Big Bear Mountain Resort, CA, Makes History with Dual Skiing and Mountain Biking Closing Weekend For the first time in its history, Big Bear Mountain Resort gave guests the chance to ski and mountain bike on the same weekend—a rare and uniquely Southern California feat. As the snow continued to melt under warm spring sunshine, the resort kept its ski operations running at Bear Mountain while launching the mountain bike season early at Snow Valley […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | April 22, 2025 0 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: Closing Day! Report from Sunday, April 13, 2025. Sunday, April 13, was Monarch Mountain, Colorado’s final day of the 2024-25 season. The day started strong with great spirit and many costumes. There was a high of 48°F with mild wind under blue skies. The Breezeway lift and all of Monarch’s terrain were open, except the hike to Mirkwood Basin. Some stuck to […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | April 16, 2025 0 Comments
Utah Ski Resorts Announce 2025 Closing Dates as Season Draws to an End [UPDATED: 7:30 A.M. MST 4/10/25] With an exceptionally snowy start to April and Alta Ski Area surpassing 500 inches of total season snowfall, spring may be showing up a little late in Utah but it’s definitely still on the calendar. Despite the fresh snow, many of the state’s ski resorts are winding down operations and announcing their final days for […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | April 10, 2025 0 Comments
Last Call for Turns: Northeast Ski Resort Closing Dates Blue Mountain Resort, Pennsylvania, is the last resort in the Mid-Atlantic region that is still pushing to stay open. All the other resorts in the region have shut down winter operations for the season. However, the Northeast region has had a great season with Jay Peak, Vermont, receiving more snowfall than some mountains in the Rockies and out West. Although […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 1, 2025 0 Comments
Wolf Creek Ski Area, CO, Announces Closing Day, Spring Deals, & Anniversary Events Wolf Creek Ski Area, Colorado, has announced that its last day of the 2024-25 season will be April 6. The fun for the final week of the season at Wolf Creek gets underway this coming Saturday, March 29, with JJ & The Hooligans playing live for the 85th Anniversary Ski Boot Dance (snowboard boots welcome also). Music will be from […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 27, 2025 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe Resorts Announce Closing Dates for 2024–25 Ski Season Another strong snow season is winding down across Lake Tahoe, and resorts are locking in their projected closing dates. While some ski areas will push well into late April—or even Memorial Day—others are wrapping things up early for weather or construction-related reasons. Related: Which Ski Resort in Pennsylvania Will Be the Last One Standing This Season? Regardless of snowfall, Tahoe […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 27, 2025 0 Comments
Utah Ski Resorts’ Winter 2024-25 Closing Dates Sadly, all good things must end. The 2024-25 ski season started slowly but recently picked up momentum and has since been incredible. There have been many sunny days and many powder days, too. As of today, March 24, statewide snowpack is just above average. Here’s a list of Utah ski resorts closing dates for the 2024-25 season. Related: Why Do […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
California and Nevada Ski Resorts’ Winter 2024-25 Closing Dates There is much to love about spring skiing. Sun, longer days, corn snow, and pond skims are just a few. However, as much as we hate to admit it, it means the ski season is ending soon. California has areas that famously stay open into the summer, but when are its ski resorts’ closing dates? Related: Why Do Ski Resorts […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Colorado Ski Resorts Winter 2024-25 Closing Dates Spring has sprung, which means the 2024-25 resort ski season, unfortunately, has almost ended. Most Colorado ski resorts are closing on various Sundays throughout April, starting on the 6th and ending on April 27. This year’s May resort skiing will likely be at Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Loveland, and Winter Park’s Mary Jane. Below are all Colorado resorts’ closing dates. Related: […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 21, 2025 0 Comments
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