Gallatin County, MT, Commissioners Vote Unanimously to Approve Zone Map Amendment in Big Sky for Affordable Housing Development Big Sky, Mont. – The Gallatin County Commissioners voted today unanimously to approve a Zone Map Amendment in Big Sky. The parcels are part of the proposed Cold Smoke affordable housing development. The Big Sky Community Housing Trust (BSCHT) is partnering with Lone Mountain Land Company (LMLC) on this project to deliver 389 permanently deed-restricted residences only available to the […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 16, 2024 0 Comments
Deer Valley, UT, Announces New Expansion Project Will Be Partly Ready for 2024-25 Season The ski industry is a very competitive business, and resorts around the world are doing their best to attract and retain skiers. Resorts have been upgrading and improving their lift capabilities, improving snow-making, building new infrastructure, and expanding terrain. These improvements cost resorts a lot of money that can easily reach hundreds of millions of dollars. The Deer Valley expansion project Expanded Excellence is […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 16, 2024 0 Comments
Jay Peak Resort, VT, Sees First Snowfall of the Season It is mid-September, which means that winter is not that far away, and some of us will be hitting the slopes in roughly 60 days. Snow has already fallen in parts of the United States and Canada this season, and the Northeast has joined the club this week. Whiteface Mountain in New York saw snow flurries early this week, and […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 11, 2024 0 Comments
New Nonstop Flights Make Travel to Big Sky Resort, MT, Easier Than Ever Big Sky, Mont., September 10, 2024 – Skiers, pack your bags and turn your ski dreams into reality. Big Sky Resort is now more accessible with expanded air service to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) this winter. Travelers will benefit from new nonstop Saturday flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) via United Airlines, the first time offered for the winter season. […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 11, 2024 0 Comments
Whiteface Mountain, NY, Sees First Snow of Season The Adirondack Mountains in New York are one of the coldest places in the Lower 48. Whiteface Mountain has the nickname “Iceface” for its brutally cold winters and sometimes icy conditions. Skiing on ice is something all East Coast skiers have to deal with and are accustomed to. The mountain is also known for its high wind speeds, high elevation, […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 11, 2024 0 Comments
Small Vertical-Drops Don’t Mean You Can’t Have Big Fun: 8 U.S. Ski Areas with the Least Vertical Many skiers and riders want to hit the big mountains for the variety of trails and the big verticals they offer. It is a lot of fun cruising down a lazy green on a nice bluebird day that may take 15 minutes to get to the bottom of the mountain. It is also a lot of fun hitting those double […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 10, 2024 2 Comments
Eaglebrook Middle School, MA: This Private School Has its Own Ski Area Athletics is huge in the United States, with popular leagues like the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB grossing billions of dollars every year. Sports are part of the American culture, and it starts very early in children’s lives. From elementary school to high school and college, sports are a constant presence. It is not uncommon to find schools throughout the […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 6, 2024 0 Comments
Copper Mountain, CO, Offers Year-Round Skiing And Riding on Real Snow Copper Mountain, Colorado, has been offering skiing and riding on real snow for 12 consecutive months. It all started with ski race training in October 2023, and the action hasn’t stopped at the Athlete’s Mountain. The resort officially closed for winter on May 12. However, local groups like Team Summit and Vail clubs continued to train on the upper mountain […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 5, 2024 0 Comments
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