National Ski Patrol-Led Initiative Shows that Mental-Resilience Training Helps Retain Ski Patrollers LAKEWOOD, Colo., June 8, 2026 — National Ski Patrol (NSP), in a powerful collaboration with The Cody St. John Foundation (TCSJF) and Responder Alliance (RA), demonstrate that mental resilience training is a critical for the ski industry, after completing a landmark resiliency scholarship program. The initiative provided 10 professional ski patrols across the United States with specialized Team Memberships to Responder Alliance, equipping them with the tools […] Industry News Press Release | June 8, 2026 0 Comments
Valle Nevado, Chile, Opens New Full-Service Residences for 2026 Season Valle Nevado, South America’s premier ski destination and largest ski resort, will open its highly anticipated Aconcagua Ski Residences on June 19, 2026, introducing a new level of luxury and flexibility to the resort’s accommodation offerings. Perched at nearly 10,000 feet in the Andes Mountains, the Aconcagua Ski Residences offer a refined alternative to traditional hotel stays, blending the comfort […] Industry News Press Release | May 12, 2026 0 Comments
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Partners With The North Face for Team Apparel Until 2034 Olympics The North Face today announces an eight-year partnership as the Official Performance Apparel Partner of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. Uniting two legendary names in mountain sports, this collaboration marks a significant milestone for both organizations in anticipation of the 2030 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in the French Alps, the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, […] Industry News Press Release | May 12, 2026 0 Comments
Boyne Mountain Resort Keeps Michigan Skiing Alive into May with Victor Glacier While the rest of Michigan has hung up its skis, Boyne Mountain Resort isn’t done yet. Thanks to Victor Glacier, the resort’s signature late-season snow feature on the Victor slope, weekend skiing is planned to continue through Memorial Day Weekend, cementing Boyne Mountain’s status as the home of Michigan’s longest ski season. Related: Michigan Republicans Propose Skiing Tax To Cover […] Industry News Press Release | May 11, 2026 1 Comment
Mammoth Mountain, CA, Unveils Multi-Year Bike Park Plan Mammoth Mountain, California, announced a bold new vision for its iconic bike park on Thursday, May 7. Developed with trail design firm Gravity Logic, the plan centers on progression and trail alignment, creating a more intuitive, legible experience for downhill riders of every ability level. In 1987, Mammoth pioneered the idea that chairlifts weren’t just for skiers. That vision gave […] Biking Press Release | May 10, 2026 0 Comments
Indy Pass Hosts Largest Independent Ski Area Gathering To Date at Black Mountain, NH JACKSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE – Last week, Indy Pass and Entabeni Systems hosted more than 50 of their resort partners for the second annual Conference of Indypendents, held at their new ski area laboratory at Black Mountain of New Hampshire. The event brought together hundreds of people from across North America and Europe with a shared goal of strengthening the position […] Industry News Press Release | May 7, 2026 0 Comments
Tamarack Resort, ID, Announces 2026 Summer Events Lineup and New Marina Debut TAMARACK, Idaho (April 15, 2026) — Tamarack Resort will enter the 2026 summer season with significant new development, expanded recreational offerings, and a full calendar of events spanning spring through fall. Anchored by the opening of the Tamarack Marina and continued growth across the resort, the summer season reflects Tamarack’s evolution into a fully integrated mountain, golf, and lake destination. […] Industry News Press Release | April 29, 2026 0 Comments
Colorado’s Only On-Snow Summer Camp Returns to Woodward Copper for 2026 COPPER MOUNTAIN, COLO – APRIL 23, 2026 – As the winter season continues to wind down across Colorado, Woodward Copper is looking ahead to summer operations, continuing its commitment to on-snow training despite a season that has brought variable conditions across the state. Home to the only on-snow summer camp in Colorado, Woodward Copper provides skiers and snowboarders with a […] Industry News Press Release | April 24, 2026 0 Comments
Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Returns to Palisades Tahoe, CA, April 25 Olympic Valley, Calif. [April 21, 2026]— Tahoe Truckee Earth Day, one of the largest and most beloved Earth Day celebrations in the region, returns to The Village at Palisades Tahoe on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This free, family-friendly event brings together local nonprofits, businesses, and community members for a day of education, inspiration, and […] Press Release | April 22, 2026 0 Comments
Loveland Ski Area, CO, Announces Closing Weekend Celebration and 25th Annual Corn Harvest Benefit Ski Party GEORGETOWN, Colo. — April 21, 2026 — Loveland Ski Area is set to conclude its 2025–2026 season with a weekend packed with spring skiing, live music, and the milestone 25th Annual Corn Harvest Benefit Ski Party. Season Finale Details Corn Harvest Benefit: Saturday, April 25 Official Closing Day: Sunday, April 26 Current Conditions: 506 acres of skiable terrain, 41 trails, […] Press Release | April 21, 2026 0 Comments
Tamarack Resort, ID, Breaks Ground on New Public Marina at Lake Cascade for Memorial Day Weekend Opening TAMARACK, ID (September 16, 2025) – Tamarack Resort is proud to announce that construction of its new public marina on Lake Cascade is underway, opening for the season Memorial Day weekend. As the newest lakefront amenity in Idaho, this full-service marina will be fully open to the public and represents a significant milestone in Tamarack’s long-term commitment to expanding year-round […] Press Release | April 20, 2026 0 Comments
Sugarloaf Resort, ME, Continues Spring Skiing Through April 26 Following a highly successful 38th Annual Reggae Festival that brought one of the largest crowds in recent years to Sugarloaf, Maine, the resort is heading into its final stretch of the 75th anniversary season with daily operations continuing through Sunday, April 26. Held April 10–12, Reggae Fest once again delivered a signature spring weekend at Sugarloaf, combining live music, après-ski […] Industry News Press Release | April 17, 2026 0 Comments
Banff Sunshine, AB, Wins “Best Overall Ski Destination” Award OnTheSnow, the world’s most visited snow sports website, presented its award for Best Overall Ski Destination today to SkiBig3’s Banff Sunshine, Alberta, at the Mountain Travel Symposium in Whistler, British Columbia. OnTheSnow.com’s users, who collectively post thousands of firsthand reports and reviews every season, rated and reviewed resorts they’ve visited for characteristics such as all-mountain terrain, après-ski, family activities, and […] Industry News Press Release | April 17, 2026 0 Comments
Snowboarding Pioneer Paul Alden Dies at Age 89 Paul Alden, one of the key behind-the-scenes architects of competitive snowboarding in North America, died on April 9, 2026. He was 89. In the mid-1980s, when snowboarding was still fighting for the right to exist at ski resorts, Alden was doing the work that rarely gets noticed — working the phones, navigating institutional resistance, and helping build the organizational infrastructure […] Industry News Press Release | April 16, 2026 0 Comments
The West Lost Its Spring: A Broken Winter Disrupts Resorts, Athletes, and Mountain Life For skiers, snowboarders, and mountain towns across the West, spring arrived in the middle of winter this year, but the response is already taking shape. As resorts opened late, struggled through the holidays, and now close early after a rapid warm-up erased what little snow remained, Protect Our Winters (POW) Alliance athletes, scientists, and communities are mobilizing to protect the […] Industry News Press Release | April 9, 2026 0 Comments
Ski Portillo, Chile, Opens June 20 — Here’s Everything New for 2026 Following a winter in the Northern Hemisphere that left skiers and snowboarders wishing for more snow, Ski Portillo in Chile is ready to deliver the 2026 turns they missed. The resort will open for the 2026 season from June 20 to September 26, offering skiers an opportunity to chase winter south to the heart of the Andes. Related: SnowBrains Forecast: […] Industry News Press Release | April 8, 2026 0 Comments
U.S. Para Nordic Team Will Be Integrated into U.S. Ski & Snowboard U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the National Governing Body for skiing and snowboarding in the United States, in partnership with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, officially announces the integration of the U.S. Para Nordic Ski Team into its program. The move expands the organization’s portfolio to 11 teams and marks another major step in advancing Paralympic sport. Related: U.S. Ski […] Competition Press Release | April 8, 2026 0 Comments
Nevada’s Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe Welcomes Pass Holders from Other Resorts with Discounted Lift Tickets Starting today, April 6, through the end of the season, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, Nevada, is offering discounted lift tickets to season pass holders from other resorts. With presentation of a 2025-26 season pass from another resort at any ticket window, an adult ticket can be purchased for $60, and a ticket for kids ages 15 and under is $30. […] Industry News Press Release | April 6, 2026 0 Comments
Indy Pass Sells Out in 37 Minutes During Record-Breaking 2026-27 Public Sale Remarkable demand from returning passholders, waitlisters, and the public drives the fastest sellout in Indy Pass history. Indy Pass announced today that its 2026-27 pass is now off sale after selling out in just 37 minutes during the public sale on Friday, April 3. The record-setting public sale followed unprecedented demand during the returning passholder renewal period and waitlist purchase […] Industry News Press Release | April 3, 2026 2 Comments
Late-Season Storm Brings Welcome Conditions Refresh to Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, NV The winter season is far from over at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, Nevada, following a late-season storm that brought 21 inches of fresh snow to the mountain this week, and cold temperatures that have allowed the resort to fire up its snowmaking system. The conditions reboot has guaranteed Tahoe’s best coverage, and spring skiing conditions are at Mt. Rose Ski […] Industry News Press Release | April 3, 2026 0 Comments