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Wild Mountain, MN, Teases Winter 2024-25 Opening Day is in “The Not-Too-Distant Future”

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Wild Mountain in Minnesota teased an imminent opening yesterday, sharing an image on social media of its impressive snow piles with the caption “The Not-Too-Distant Future!” By running a tow rope, will Wild Mountain be the first resort in North America to offer lift-served turns this winter? Related: The Spirit of Skiing is Alive and Well in Minnesota! According to OpenSnow’s Midwest […]
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[FOR SALE] Powder King Mountain Resort, BC, Reduced by $1.3 Million After Resolution of Ownership Dispute

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Powder King Mountain Resort, British Columbia, has reduced its asking price from C$8.25 million (US$6 million) to C$6.495 million (US$4.7 million.) This significant price drop comes after the resolution of a complex ownership dispute following the death of former part-owner James Christopher Salisbury in April 2022. The resort was first listed for sale in August 2023. Salisbury’s passing left his […]
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Vail Resorts and Park City Mountain Resort, UT, Patrollers Locked in Contract Negotiations With Ski Season 50 Days Away

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With the 2024-25 ski season fast approaching, Park City Mountain Resort’s ski patrollers find themselves in a familiar and precarious position. The collective bargaining agreement between Vail Resorts and Utah’s Park City Professional Ski Patrol Association (PCPSPA) expired on April 30, leaving patrollers without a new contract as opening day looms just 50 days away. Related: Park City Ski Patrollers […]
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Homewood Mountain Resort, CA, Won’t Open This Season Amid Financial Issues and Regulatory Challenges

Homewood Mountain Resort, California, announced yesterday that it will not operate for the 2024-25 winter season due to financial issues and ongoing regulatory delays. “We are now in the regrettable position of being unable to operate or sell season passes for the 2024-25 season. We understand the deep disappointment this announcement will cause. It goes without saying that this decision was not […]
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American Airlines Offers New Budget-Friendly Fares to Top Ski Destinations

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American Airlines has launched a new slate of budget fares to popular ski destinations, allowing skiers and riders to hit the slopes without breaking the bank. The airline’s latest promotion features round-trip economy flights to some of the most sought-after ski resorts across the United States and Canada. Related: New Nonstop Flights Make Travel to Big Sky Resort, MT, Easier […]
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According to Copernicus, Earth is Poised for its Hottest Year on Record After a Warm, Wet & Wild September

According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the climate change service of the the European Space Agency Copernicus, September 2024 was the second hottest September on record. Globally, ERA5 surface air temperatures were 16.17°C, which is 0.73°C above the 1991-2020 average for September. This puts September 2024 1.54°C above the pre-industrial level. It also marked the 14th month in […]
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