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Martin Kuprianowicz

Skier, storyteller, and Editor-in-Chief at SnowBrains.

Next Season’s Alta-Snowbird, UT, Pass Combo Goes on Sale For Almost $3,000—Over $200 More Than Last Year

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The Alta-Bird season pass—offering unlimited access to both Alta and Snowbird ski areas—is now on sale for the 2025–26 winter season at $2,918, a $210 increase from last year’s price. The joint pass remains one of Utah’s premier offerings, giving skiers access to a combined 5,114 acres of terrain, 20 lifts, and 256 runs, with no blackout dates. With an […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 13, 2025
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Mikaela Shiffrin Teases “Secret Project” in Video of Her Skiing at Copper Mountain, CO

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Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin appears to be working on a new film project, according to a recent Instagram post shared from her spring training camp at Copper Mountain in Colorado.  In the post, Shiffrin thanked Copper for “another super productive spring camp” and hinted at an upcoming “secret project,” accompanied by behind-the-scenes video footage of a follow-cam skier capturing […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 13, 2025
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Sonora Pass (State Highway 108) to Open from its Winter Closure on Thursday, May 15, at 10:00 a.m.

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Caltrans will reopen Sonora Pass (State Route 108) for the season this Thursday, May 15, at 10:00 a.m., Mono County Tourism announced on social media. The scenic mountain highway, which connects the Central Valley to the Eastern Sierra via the Sierra Nevada, closes each winter due to heavy snow accumulation. Crews from Caltrans Districts 9 and 10 have been working […]

Martin Kuprianowicz | May 13, 2025
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The 9 Most Expensive Daily Lift Tickets in the USA Last Season

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Three-hundred-dollars. 300 big ones. A week’s pay or more for many full-time laborers in America—workers in the very same ski towns that charge these exorbitant prices for a day lift ticket. How do these honest people afford to go skiing? Or do they? Related: Understanding Dynamic Pricing in the Ski Industry It’s happening; daily ski ticket prices are reaching unprecedented […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 12, 2025
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Rain and Warm Weather Force Temporary Closure at Killington Resort, VT, This Week

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Killington Resort has announced a temporary closure due to sustained rain and warm temperatures that have significantly impacted the snowpack, according to a resort blog post published early Wednesday morning. The resort, which has logged 174 operating days so far this season, will remain closed through Friday, May 9, as staff work to preserve existing snow and prepare terrain for […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 7, 2025
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Solitude Mountain Resort, UT, Eyes Historic Season Finale with Memorial Day Closing Date

Spring POW! | Photo: Solitude Mountain Resort

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 […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 7, 2025
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Snowsports Industries America Launches Weekly Tariff Series to Help Winter Outdoor Businesses Navigate Trade Challenges

Snowsports Industries America (SIA) has introduced a new four-week educational series aimed at helping winter outdoor businesses understand and manage the growing complexities of global trade. The SIA Tariff Series, which begins this week, is tailored specifically for SIA members navigating evolving tariffs and international regulations that directly impact products like skis, apparel, and equipment. Below is the full press […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 7, 2025
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Mikaela Shiffrin Becomes Newest Investor in Colorado’s First Professional Women’s Soccer Club, Coming to Denver in 2026

Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated alpine skier in history, has joined the ownership group of Denver’s forthcoming National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team, set to debut in 2026. The Colorado native and two-time Olympic gold medalist described herself as a “small-level investor” in the team, marking her first foray into professional sports ownership. Related: [VIDEO] Chris Tomer’s Mountain Weather Update […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 6, 2025
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Burke Mountain, VT, New Owners Aim to Triple Snowmaking Capacity in Time for 2025–26 Ski Season

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After nearly a decade in federal receivership, Burke Mountain Resort in Vermont officially has new owners. On Friday, May 2, 2025, the Bear Den Partners ownership group closed on the purchase of the 72-year-old ski area in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, setting the stage for a new era of independent ownership and mountain investment. Related: Burke Mountain Resort, VT, Sells for […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 6, 2025
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Arapahoe Basin, CO, to Host 4th Annual Gay Basin Celebration May 17–18

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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arapahoe Basin Ski Area (@arapahoe_basin) Arapahoe Basin Ski Area will host its fourth annual Gay Basin: Ski & Ride With Pride event on May 17–18, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with a weekend of skiing, music, and festivities. The event kicks off Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with a Pride parade from the […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 5, 2025
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Skier Rescued After Sliding 800 Feet on Mt. Superior in Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT

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A skier was rescued Friday after sliding approximately 800 feet down the south face of Mount Superior in Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon. The man, visiting from out of town with two companions, had removed his skis and donned hiking boots when he lost his footing and slid uncontrollably down the mountain, Fox 13 News reports. Salt Lake County Search and […]

Martin Kuprianowicz | May 5, 2025
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Ski Portillo, Chile, Announces June 21 Opening for 2025 Season

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Ski Portillo will open its 2025 season on June 21, welcoming skiers and snowboarders to the Andes through September 27. The resort, located about two hours northeast of Santiago, is known for its high-altitude terrain, iconic yellow hotel, and views of Laguna del Inca. Related: Snow Forecast as Cold Front Sweeps Across South Africa Portillo offers a range of accommodations, […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 5, 2025
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Arizona Snowbowl Extends Season Again, Announcing 2 Additional Weekends of Skiing and Snowboarding

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Arizona Snowbowl is extending the 2024–25 winter season once again, announcing two additional weekends of skiing and snowboarding: May 10–11 and May 17–18. With the added bonus days, Snowbowl will close the season with 179 total skiable days—its longest in recent memory. Related: ​New Mexico Ski Instructor Clinches 3rd Freeski National Title​ The Arizona Gondola will run from 10 a.m. […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 1, 2025
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​New Mexico Ski Instructor Clinches 3rd Freeski National Title​

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Edward Herrera, a 38-year-old ski instructor from New Mexico, secured his third overall freeski national championship at the 2025 United States Snowboard and Freeski Association (USASA) National Championships, held April 5–9 at Copper Mountain, Colorado.​ Representing the Southwest Freeride Series, a regional competition circuit that gives skiers and snowboarders across New Mexico and the Southwest a chance to qualify for […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 1, 2025
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Norway Mountain, MI, Plans May 3 Reopening After Discovering 7 Feet of Leftover Snow

Aerial drone shot of Norway Mountain. | Credit: Norway Mountain Facebook

Norway Mountain in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula may not be entirely done with winter just yet. In a surprise announcement on social media on Wednesday, the resort revealed it had discovered a “hidden treasure” of over seven feet of snow still on the mountain. If conditions hold and snow can be pushed out successfully, the ski area plans to reopen this […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 1, 2025
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Mount Ashland, OR, Wraps Up Longest Ski Season in 30 Years

Mount Ashland Ski Area has officially closed for the season, capping off its longest winter in 30 years with a total of 318 inches of snowfall and one of the strongest turnouts in the mountain’s history. The final lifts spun Sunday, April 27, as skiers and snowboarders soaked in spring conditions with a celebratory barbecue and beer garden. The closing […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | May 1, 2025
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Mount Bohemia, MI, Received 314″ of Snowfall This Season, Surpassing Ski Resorts Across the Western United States and East Coast

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In a winter that surprised much of the ski world, a remote ski area in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula quietly outpaced some of the biggest names in North American skiing in one key metric: snow. Mount Bohemia, known for its rugged terrain and expert-only runs, ended its season on April 27 with a total snowfall of 314 inches—more than what was […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | April 30, 2025
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Burke Mountain Resort, VT, Sells for $11.5 Million After Major Fraud Case Involving Former Owner

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Burke Mountain Resort, a staple of Vermont steep skiing and ski racing, is entering a new era. Nestled in the town of East Burke, the mountain is a favorite among locals and elite athletes alike and was recently sold for $11.5 million to Bear Den LLC, a consortium of entities with longstanding ties to the ski resort, the VTDigger reports. […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | April 30, 2025
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New Wasatch Gravity Mountain Bike Pass Offers Joint Summer Access to Deer Valley and Solitude, UT, Bike Parks

Mountain bikers and summer trail enthusiasts have a new way to ride in Northern Utah this season: the Wasatch Gravity Pass, a joint offering from Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort. The new summer pass provides unlimited lift-served biking, hiking, and scenic chairlift rides at both resorts for $450, with sales opening on May 1. Related: 9 Best Ski […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | April 29, 2025
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Snowpack Levels Fall Below Average Across Most of Western U.S., New Data Shows

The latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) reveals a below-average snowpack across much of the western United States, raising concerns for water supply, wildfire risk, and drought conditions heading into summer. According to the NRCS Westwide SNOTEL report for April 28, 2025, snow water equivalent (SWE) levels—a key indicator of the amount of […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | April 29, 2025
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