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