The Highlands, MI, Continues Lift Upgrades with Introduction of New Three-Person Chairlift for the 2024/2025 Season HARBOR SPRINGS, Mich. (March 11, 2024) – The Highlands, located in the northwest corner of Lower Michigan in Harbor Springs, today announced plans to replace the Interconnect chairlift for the 2024/25 winter season with a Doppelmayr fixed-grip triple. The new Interconnect triple is poised to enhance the guest experience by providing improved accessibility to the North Peak region’s largely intermediate, […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 11, 2024 0 Comments
Skier Without Helmet Dies at The Highlands at Harbor Springs Resort, MI A skier died on Friday evening, February 23, at The Highlands at Harbor Springs Resort, Michigan, following an accident in expert terrain. At about 8:42 p.m., ski patrol received a call to assist an injured skier. Upon arrival, they found a male skier with a severe head injury. Ski patrol administered first aid and CPR and the man was taken […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 28, 2024 0 Comments
The Midwest’s First Bubble Chairlift Opened Today at The Highlands, MI Enthusiast Skiers Lined Up for the Grand Opening of The Highlands Bubble Chairlift Today marked a historic day at The Highlands in Harbor Springs, Michigan, as skiers and riders made their first tracks from the Midwest’s first modern bubble chairlift, Camelot 6. The new Doppelmayr D-Line six-person, high-speed bubble chairlift opened this afternoon following a ribbon cutting and ceremonial ringing […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 15, 2023 0 Comments
Boyne Mountain & The Highlands, MI, Now Open for Skiing The first day of December brought bluebird sky days for the opening of two of Michigan’s largest ski resorts, Boyne Mountain and The Highlands. The resorts started spinning their first chairs of the season on Friday at noon, and opened 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Early season lift tickets, season passes, and multi-day ticket packs can […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 4, 2023 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Aspen Highlands, CO – The Versatile Locals Mountain that Caters to All As you pop out of the congested Aspen Roundabout onto Maroon Creek Road, suddenly you see it—the holy grail. Towering above you at a lofty 12,392’ of elevation stands Highland Peak, the crown jewel of Aspen Highlands. It vanishes as quickly as it appears, yet the reminder of its presence releases some adrenaline on even the groggiest of mornings and […] Henry Shea | June 12, 2023 0 Comments
CAIC Releases Full Report From Maroon Bowl, Near Aspen Highlands, CO, Avalanche That Killed Backcountry Skier Yesterday the Colorado Avalanche Information Center released its full report from the fatal slide near Aspen Highlands, CO, on March 19th, 2023. The findings can be a learning opportunity for all of us. Related: CAIC Releases Full Harrowing Report of Avalanche that Killed a Skier Near Marble, CO The full report is below: Avalanche Details Location: Maroon Bowl, north of Highland […] Avalanche AvyBrains | March 28, 2023 0 Comments
Avalanche Near Aspen Highlands, CO, Claims One Victim Three skiers triggered an avalanche on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Maroon Bowl, near the Aspen Highlands Ski Area, CO. Maroon Bowl is a steep, north-west facing slope near the tree-line elevation band. According to the report by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center’ CAIC,’ the avalanche occurred around 1 p.m. on Sunday and caught two of the skiers and fully buried […] Avalanche Julia Schneemann | March 20, 2023 0 Comments
Aspen Snowmass, CO, to Extend Season on Aspen Highlands and Aspen Mountain Above Average Season Conditions and Cooler Temperatures Allow for Extended Season With above-average snowfall every month since October and consistent cooler temperatures, Aspen Snowmass announces an extension of the season for two of its four mountains, Aspen Highlands and Aspen Mountain, each extending by a week. Related: Palisades Tahoe, CA, Extends Season | Will be Open Through at Least May […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 1, 2023 0 Comments