Valle Nevado and La Parva, Chile, Announce Over $4 Million in Improvements, Expanded Offerings for 2025 Ski Season As anticipation builds for the 2025 winter season in the Southern Hemisphere, Valle Nevado and La Parva, two of the Andes’ most iconic ski destinations, have announced over $4 million in capital improvements and upgrades to enhance the guest experience. Both resorts are investing in lift modernization, expanded snowmaking and terrain offerings, hotel renovations, and new amenities that reflect a […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 27, 2025 0 Comments
Vail Resorts’ 5 Colorado Resorts Announce Summer Opening Dates Breckenridge Ski Resort is still open for spring skiing and riding through May 11, while Vail Resorts’ five Colorado resorts prepare for summer. Golf begins at Keystone Resort on May 9, which means you can golf and ski on the same day in Summit County from May 9-11. Resorts will offer scenic chairlift and gondola rides, mountain biking, and a […] Press Release | April 25, 2025 0 Comments
Mountain Capital Partners Announces $15M+ in Improvements Following Record-Setting Winter Durango, Colo. — With three of its ski areas extending operations into May, winter is still going strong across many Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) mountains. The 2024/2025 season has already delivered standout moments—from record-setting season lengths and historic early openings to national accolades—and MCP is building on that success with more than $15 million in capital improvements planned across its […] Industry News Press Release | April 24, 2025 0 Comments
Brian Head Resort, UT, Wraps Up Record-Breaking 2024–25 Season with 178 Skiable Days Brian Head, Utah—(April 23, 2025) — Brian Head Resort, Southern Utah’s premier ski destination, will conclude its 2024–25 season on Sunday, May 4, with a record-setting 178 skiable days—the longest season in the resort’s 60-year history. The previous record of 174 skiable days was set during the 2023–24 winter season. This season’s milestone was made possible by improved snowmaking systems, […] Industry News Press Release | April 23, 2025 0 Comments
Arizona Snowbowl Extends 2024–25 Ski Season With Bonus Weekend, May 2–5 The extension follows extensive early-season snowmaking, grooming, and strong snowfall throughout March. Arizona Snowbowl has extended its 2024–25 ski and snowboard season by four days, operating from Friday, May 2, through Monday, May 5. The resort is extending its season thanks to favorable spring conditions, including strong March snowfall and early-season snowmaking and grooming. Related: These Are the 40+ Ski […] Industry News Press Release | April 21, 2025 0 Comments
Purgatory Resort, CO, Named #1 Resort for Beginners in North America as 2024–25 Season Wraps This Weekend Durango, Colo. – (April 17, 2025) – Purgatory Resort is capping off another successful ski season with a major honor: OnTheSnow.com users have named Purgatory the #1 ski area for beginners in North America in the 2024–2025 Visitors’ Choice Awards. The recognition, announced April 10, 2025, at the annual Mountain Travel Symposium, places Purgatory at the top among hundreds of […] Industry News Press Release | April 18, 2025 0 Comments
Big Sky Resort, MT, Raises $162,600 Through Explorer 2 Chair Sale to Benefit Local Nonprofits Big Sky Resort, Montana, is proud to announce that the sale of 125 historic Explorer 2 chairs has raised $162,600 for three local nonprofit organizations: Big Sky Community Housing Trust, Gallatin River Task Force, and Wellness in Action. Each organization will receive $54,200 in support of its ongoing community work. Related: Big Sky, MT, Report: Winter’s Not Over Yet The […] Industry News Press Release | April 17, 2025 0 Comments
Mount Rainier National Park, WA, Urges Visitors to Be Prepared for Winter Weather Park staff conducted multiple March search and rescue operations in challenging conditions. Park rangers at Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, are encouraging visitors to review current weather forecasts and guidance for a safe and enjoyable visit. Longer days and rising temperatures can be misleading when planning a trip to higher elevations. For example, the park’s popular Paradise area sits at […] Press Release | April 10, 2025 0 Comments
Big White Ski Resort, BC, Wraps Up an Incredible Winter Winter 2024-25 was a milestone season at Big White Ski Resort. From Mother Nature delivering a perfect base to set up an early opening to completing major infrastructure projects ahead of schedule, the season delivered on all fronts. New retail spaces in the village, a renovated Kids’ Centre, and exceptional guest experiences all contributed to a winter defined by momentum, community […] Industry News Press Release | April 6, 2025 0 Comments
Ikon Pass Adds Le Massif de Charlevoix in Quebec for 2025–26 Season DENVER, CO, April 3, 2025 – Ikon Pass welcomes Le Massif de Charlevoix to the Ikon Pass community for winter 25/26, joining Tremblant in Quebec, for a total of nine marquee destinations in Canada. April 17, 2025, is the last day to score your Ikon Pass at spring’s lowest prices, prices go up and savings end. Ikon Pass now offers […] Industry News Press Release | April 3, 2025 0 Comments
Vail Resorts Named One of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America for 3rd Consecutive Year For the third consecutive year, Vail Resorts was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies. The 2025 recognition is based on an independent survey of more than 25,000 U.S. respondents, and each company’s overall score was composed of 80% from the survey results and 20% from social listening analysis. The Newsweek list measures companies based on a […] Industry News Press Release | April 3, 2025 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Celebrates Spring Skiing with Specials for First-Timers and Mountain Regulars [Olympic Valley, CA] – April 2, 2025 – For those curious about learning to ski or snowboard, or looking to enjoy the slopes without peak-season prices, spring is an ideal time to head to Palisades Tahoe. With longer days, softer snow, and smaller crowds, April and May offer a relaxed, welcoming environment—especially for first-timers. The warmer weather also means […] Industry News Press Release | April 3, 2025 0 Comments
More Than 20 Epic Pass Resorts Open for Spring Skiing & Snowboarding Check Out the Best Places to Ski and Ride Before the Season Ends Lock in Next Season’s Epic Pass by April 13 for 10 Buddy Tickets Spring skiing and snowboarding are in full swing with longer days, warmer temperatures, and fresh snow still falling. Across Vail Resorts owned and operated mountains, 21 resorts are still open for spring turns, pond […] Industry News Press Release | April 1, 2025 0 Comments
Yeti Xtreme Verbier 2025: Inside the Freeride World Tour Finals Report from March 20-23, 2025 We were on the ground in Verbier for all four days of the 30th anniversary of the Freeride World Tour Finals weekend—boots in the snow, camera in hand, and full access to the competition, the riders, and the events. From pre-dawn visual inspections to the final podium celebrations, we witnessed everything that makes the Yeti […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 24, 2025 0 Comments
Extell Development and Hilton Announce Plans for a Canopy by Hilton Hotel at New Deer Valley, UT, East Village PARK CITY, UT – (March 19, 2025) – New York-based Extell Development Company, a full-service national real estate developer of residential, commercial, and hospitality properties, and leading global hospitality company, Hilton (NYSE: HLT), today announced the signing of an agreement for a new-build Canopy by Hilton hotel at Deer Valley East Village—North America’s first luxury alpine village to be […] Industry News Press Release | March 19, 2025 0 Comments
The Power Pass Returns for 2025-26 With No Price Increase and More Year-Round Perks The 2025-26 Power Pass—the Southwest’s most powerful season pass—went on sale today, and while benefits continue to grow, prices remain the same. Related: Comparing the Price Development of Ikon, Epic, Mountain Collective, and Indy Passes For the third consecutive year, Power Pass pricing remains unchanged, making it one of the most affordable ways to access over 8,000 acres of terrain […] Industry News Press Release | March 19, 2025 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Announces it Will Remain Open Through Memorial Day Palisades Tahoe, California, is an unparalleled spring destination, boasting the longest skiing and riding season in Lake Tahoe. There is much to love about spring at Palisades Tahoe, from the corn snow and crazy events to live music and après afternoons, once again proving why the resort is the official Spring Skiing Capital®. Related: Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Sunny Wind-Buff […] Industry News Press Release | March 18, 2025 0 Comments
Gamified Ski Lessons Are Here With Vail Resorts New My Epic Pro Technology My Epic Pro creates a seamless direct-to-lesson digital check-in, plus offers real-time updates and photos and gamification of ski and snowboard skills progression tracking The new technology launches in the My Epic app for the 2025/26 winter season at Vail Mountain, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, and Keystone. My Epic Pro is the latest industry-leading innovation from Vail Resorts, following Mobile Pass, […] Industry News Press Release | March 18, 2025 0 Comments
Crested Butte, CO, is 100% Open For Only 5th Time Ever For only the fifth time in its history (since the Teocalli 2 terrain expansion), Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR), Colorado, has opened 100% of its skiable terrain. Marking the third consecutive season of wall-to-wall access, this milestone is a testament to the dedication of CBMR’s mountain operations teams and the resort’s commitment to delivering a world-class ski and ride experience. […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 14, 2025 0 Comments
Welcome to Paradise: FIS Para Snowboard World Championships 2025 at Big White Ski Resort, BC The Welcome to Paradise FIS Para Snowboard World Championships returned to Big White Ski Resort, British Columbia’s TELUS Park, from March 4-10, celebrating over a decade of the resort’s commitment to adaptive snowboarding. Related: [VIDEO] Keep Moving Forward: The Big White Ski Resort, BC, 60th Anniversary Documentary With near-perfect weather conditions and a meticulously crafted course, the world’s top para […] Industry News Press Release | March 12, 2025 0 Comments