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Silver Mountain, ID, General Manager Writes Sincere, Openhearted Letter About In-Bounds Avalanche

On March 13, 2026, Silver Mountain, Idaho was in the midst of an intense winter storm. A tree had fallen on part of the gondola, which brings skiers from the town of Kellogg, Idaho up to the ski area, delaying opening. After extensive avalanche mitigation work by the Silver Mountain Ski Patrol, two separate skier triggered in-bounds avalanches were observed, […]
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SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 100 | Will Sladek – General Manager of onX Backcountry

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Will Sladek is the General Manager of onX Backcountry. Will helps lead one of the most influential tools in modern backcountry travel. onX Backcountry has changed how skiers, snowboarders, and mountain travelers plan routes, manage risks, and understand terrain. From mapping and land ownership to avalanche forecasting, weather, and now high-resolution satellite imagery, onX has become a go-to platform for […]
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Former General Manager of Mt. Ashland, OR, Andrew Gast Named New President and General Manager of Eldora Mountain Resort, CO

Andrew J. Gast is the new President and General Manager of Eldora Mountain Resort beginning February 1, 2026. Serving as the General Manager at Mt. Ashland in Oregon, Gast distinguished himself through effective leadership of a community-focused ski area, earning the role at Eldora thanks to a reputation for reliable operations and ability to build public trust. Gast will continue […]
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General Manager of Mt. Ashland, OR, Andrew Gast Resigns Amid Resort Closure

[UPDATE: Mt. Ashland opened for the season on Wednesday, January 7) Mt. Ashland has had a challenging season so far, with less-than-ideal conditions forcing an indefinite midseason closure. Following the early closure, additional news has emerged for the South Central Oregon resort. Andrew Gast, General Manager of the resort since 2021, announced his resignation in the pursuit of another unknown job opportunity. Related: SnowBrains Podcast […]
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Bogus Basin, ID, General Manager Honored with Governor’s Lifetime Achievement in Recreation and Tourism Award

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BOISE, Idaho – Oct. 24, 2025 – Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke presented Brad Wilson, General Manager of Bogus Basin in Boise, Idaho, with the prestigious Governor’s Lifetime Achievement in Recreation and Tourism Award at an evening reception during the Idaho Conference on Recreation and Tourism in Idaho Falls last week. Related: Skiing Secrets: Idaho’s Unmarked Powder Highway The ceremony also […]
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Snowhaven Ski Area, ID, Will Open this Year After Local Lifty Steps Up to Take General Manager Position

GRANGEVILLE, Idaho (Dec. 6, 2024)–Good news: Snowhaven Ski & Tubing Area, a North Central Idaho ski area that announced last month it might not open this year because it had been unable to find a manager, found one. Related: Snowhaven, One of Idaho’s Oldest Ski Areas, May Not Open This Season Due to Lack of Manager According to a Facebook […]
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Mount Snow, VT, Appoints Former US Navy Fighter Pilot Lea Gabrielle Potts As Vice President And General Manager

DOVER, VT – Dec. 4, 2024 – Today, Mount Snow, Vermont, announced Lea Gabrielle Potts as Vice President and General Manager, effective December 19. With more than 25 years of global leadership experience, Lea is poised to lead the resort with a steadfast focus on delivering the Experience of a Lifetime to the team and valued guests. “I’m excited for […]
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Tara Schoedinger Named Vice President & General Manager at Northstar California Resort

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Truckee, Calif. — October 31, 2024 — Northstar California Resort announced Tara Schoedinger as its new Vice President & General Manager, effective November 11. Schoedinger has served as VP & GM of Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado since 2021. In this role, Schoedinger becomes part of Northstar’s deep history of women in leadership and will continue its legacy of […]
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Keystone Resort, CO, Appoints Shannon Buhler as Vice President and General Manager    

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KEYSTONE, Colo., Aug. 27, 2024 – Today, Keystone Resort announced Shannon Buhler as Vice President and General Manager, taking effect September 16. Most recently, Buhler led Stowe Mountain Resort as Vice President and General Manager. Returning to Colorado is a homecoming for Buhler, who spent formative professional years in resort roles throughout Summit and Eagle Counties. Related: The National Brotherhood […]
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New General Manager of Gunstock Mountain Resort, NH, Announced After 4-Month Search

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Following a four-month national search to replace retiring President and General Manager Tom Day, the Gunstock Area Commission (GAC) announced today they have selected Robert Drake for the position beginning August 5, 2024. GAC Chair Doug Lambert announced, “Robert’s love of skiing, his well-rounded business background in and outside of the industry, and his community-oriented perspective make him a natural […]
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General Manager of Alta Ski Area, UT, Reiterates Support of Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola

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In the latest news surrounding the Little Cottonwood Canyon (LCC) traffic dilemma, Michael Maughan, the President and General Manager at Alta Ski Area, Utah, released a statement reiterating the ski area’s support for the proposed LCC Gondola. To resolve the congestion in the LCC, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) proposed an eight-mile gondola. This project is planned to be […]
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Former Hunter Mountain, NY, General Manager Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by National Ski Areas Association

Russ Coloton is the former Hunter Mountain, New York, General Manager and has a long and distinguished 44-year career in the ski and ride industry. Coloton was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Ski Areas Association and will be presented with the award at NSAA’s 2024 National Convention, on May 22. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated an extraordinary lifetime commitment to NSAA and the ski industry, and […]
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Alta Ski Area, UT, General Manager Pens “Red Snake Letter” to UDOT to Offer True Solution for Congestion in Little Cottonwood Canyon

If you pay attention to snow industry news, there is no doubt you are aware of the saga of the traffic issues on State Route 210 in Utah leading to Snowbird and Alta Ski Area. On weekends and powder days, the traffic can delay travelers for hours, especially if the road is closed for avalanche danger and mitigation. To address […]
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Ricky Newberry Named Vice President & General Manager at Kirkwood Mountain Resort, CA

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Kirkwood Mountain Resort in California has announced Ricky Newberry as its new Vice President & General Manager, effective November 20. Newberry has served as VP of Mountain Operations at Heavenly Mountain Resort since 2021. Related: Vail Resorts Postpones Opening of 2 Tahoe Resorts Due to Unseasonably Warm Weather With more than 20 years of industry experience amassed in South Lake […]
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Extreme Skiing Legend Dan Egan Becomes New General Manager at Tenney Mountain, NH

There is so much news in the skiing industry this offseason that it seems there are new announcements from different resorts every day. Resorts are investing big money in lift upgrades, infrastructure, and many other areas at the mountain, and that is a good sign for the industry. There are hopes from weather forecasts for this winter that the Northeast […]
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Snowbird, UT, General Manager Speaks Out in Support of Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola

Dave Fields, the general manager of Snowbird, UT, has penned an open letter in the Salt Lake Tribune supporting the controversial gondola up Little Cottonwood Canyon that recently got the green light from UDOT. Fields says, “A gondola is the right choice,” and he is “excited by the process outlined by UDOT.” Related: It’s Official: Little Cottonwood Canyon is Getting […]
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Hotham, Australia, Announces Tina Burford as New General Manager

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Mount Hotham Skiing Company, Australia, today announced Tina Burford as its new General Manager, effective July 3, 2023. Tina is a seasoned industry veteran with almost four decades of experience, including 32 at Perisher, where she is currently Resort Services Director.   She has worked internationally within the industry including in Austria, Canada, the U.S., and of course, in Australia. Her passion […]
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