Tamarack Resort, Idaho, Named Top Resort in Travel + Leisure’s 2025 “World’s Best Awards”

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Tamarack Resort, Idaho, has been officially named a Top Resort in Travel + Leisure’s renowned 2025 World’s Best Awards. This prestigious accolade, determined through votes from Travel + Leisure’s global readership, recognizes exceptional resort experiences worldwide. “We are incredibly proud to be recognized by Travel + Leisure and its readers. This honor is a direct reflection of the passion and […]
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[PHOTOS] Dramatic 12-Hour Rescue Ensues for 3 Mountaineers Stuck on Vertical Wall Near Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

After a grueling 12-hour overnight rescue at 2,800 meters (9,186 feet), three lucky climbers who were stranded on Italy’s Tofana di Rozes near Cortina d’Ampezzo were safely brought to shelter early Monday morning, July 21, in a complex multi-agency operation at high altitude. The trio—Milan residents aged 29, 40, and 56—had been attempting the famous Costantini–Apollonio route, which features a […]
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From Coast to Slope: The Indy License Plate Club Gains National Momentum as People Cash in on Their Free Indy Passes

On June 17, Indy Pass introduced the “Indy License Plate Club,” which gives skiers and snowboarders a chance to score a free Indy+ Pass. The promotion is built on the premise that a person personalizes their license plate with an “Indy Pass” message, and they would receive a free Indy+ Pass for each season the plate is active. “All devotees […]
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Cranmore Mountain Resort in New Hampshire to Offer Limited Number of $59 Lift Tickets Next Season

Update 07/24/25 11:30 a.m. PST – Cranmore Mountain Resort has reached out to SnowBrains to let us know these tickets have all sold out. Cranmore Mountain Resort is nestled in the vibrant village of North Conway, in the heart of New Hampshire’s scenic Mt. Washington Valley and only 2 and a half hours from the Boston area. Cranmore offers a […]
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$4,600 Gold Pass is the Ultimate Ski Pass for Colorado

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Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) announced details for the 2025-26 Gold Pass membership last week. This season’s Gold Pass membership grants unmatched access to 19 premier Colorado mountains, more than any other multi-resort pass. With no blackout dates and no limits, this fully transferable pass sets the standard for entertaining clients, rewarding employees, and sharing unforgettable winter experiences. CSCUSA does […]
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Whiteface Mountain, NY, Joins Mountain Collective Pass

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The New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) today announced that Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, New York has officially joined the Mountain Collective Pass lineup, becoming the newest addition to an alliance of 27 premier destinations across five continents.  Related: Whiteface, NY, Conditions Report: A Mountain from the Rockies in New York The Mountain Collective Pass provides skiers […]
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Austria Surges in Popularity with U.S. Visitors During 2024-25 Winter Season

Austrian winter tourism has once again grown, with Austrian hotels recording 72.38 million overnight stays during the 2024-25 winter, up 1.8% from 71 million in 2023-24. According to government organization Statistics Austria, this is still below the 2018-19 pre-pandemic season, which was the best winter season on record with 73 million overnight stays. Summer overnight stays in 2023 and 2024 […]
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SnowBrains Forecast: Massive Week Stacking Up For Australia With 30+ Inches Expected

A pair of cold fronts will roll across the Australian Alps this week, delivering two distinct rounds of snow—one mid‑week and a second, stronger burst over the weekend—with the best totals lining up for the Victorian resorts and the higher peaks of New South Wales. Expect generally heavy, wetter snow at the onset of each storm, followed by colder, drier flakes as […]
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Solitude Mountain Resort, Utah, Ski Patrollers Have Ratified Their First-Ever Union Contract

The Solitude Ski Patrol Union (SSPU) ratified its union contract after the whole process began in February of 2024. The collective bargaining agreement brings wage increases, benefits, and improved working conditions to the members of the SSPU. The contract includes a base wage increase of 10%, with a starting wage of $24 per hour. Additionally, a $100 monthly stipend is […]
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Massive Volcano Near Anchorage, AK, Showing Signs of Seismic Activity Despite Being Dormant For Over 100 Years

  A massive volcano near Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage, that has been inactive for more than 100 years is showing signs of seismic activity according to scientists. Mt. Iliamna, a 10,016-foot volcano, sits approximately 130 miles away from Anchorage, posing a significant threat for eruption. On June 15, seismic activity ramped up from the normally dormant to a “nearly continuous” […]
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Shredder Ski School Opens First Dallas Location, Bringing Indoor Winter Sports to North Texas

Shredder Ski School, a franchise corporation based in Boulder, Colorado, has just opened its first Dallas area location. While Dallas might not be the first place one associates with winter sports, the community boasts a strong affinity for skiing and snowboarding. Robert Lacey, a Vermont native and a ski enthusiast since the age of 6 is the driving force behind […]
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With a 10% Increase to $329, Deer Valley, Utah, Tests the Limits of Single-Day Pass Pricing

For the 2025-26 ski season, Deer Valley, Utah, has announced that its peak-day walk-up lift ticket will cost $329, a 10% increase over last season and officially pushing the price past the $300 threshold, reports The Storm Skiing Journal & Podcast. This makes Deer Valley one of the most expensive single-day lift tickets in North America. The move forces a […]
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Everest Permit in Nepal Will be $4,000 More Expensive Starting in September

This photograph from 2021 shows mountaineers lined up as they climb a slope during their ascent to summit Mount Everest. Photo Credit: CNN

Nepal’s Department of Tourism recently put forth a new plan to identify the annual “carrying capacity” of Everest, following instructions from the Nepal Supreme Court. This plan includes allowing the Department of Tourism to cap the number of permits it grants annually. Starting in September, the Nepali government also stated it will be raising the spring season permit fee for […]
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4 Backcountry Skiers Buried Following Avalanche Near Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand

As the Northern Hemisphere basks in summer warmth, winter currently blankets the Southern Hemisphere, luring skiers and snowboarders to the slopes of Argentina, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand. Much like the Rocky Mountains of North America—where shifting snowpack and rugged terrain pose avalanche risks—the Southern Hemisphere’s mountain ranges harbor similar dangers. A recent avalanche incident in New Zealand’s Tongariro region […]
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Rift in French Alps Olympic Bid: Méribel Ski Resort Threatens to Withdraw Over Venue Dispute

Tensions are mounting in the French Alps after the ski resort of Méribel announced plans to withdraw from the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, citing a dispute with the Games’ organizing committee over the relocation of key alpine skiing events. The alpine village, part of the municipality of Les Allues in Savoie, had initially been slated to host women’s alpine […]
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First-Ever African Female Ski Racer Retires Ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics Due to Financial Difficulties

Last week, Kenyan ski racer Sabrina Simader announced her retirement via social media. Born in Kenya and raised in Austria, the 27-year-old made history as the first African female alpine skier at the age of 16 at the Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer in 2016, and just a year later became the first African woman to compete on the Alpine […]
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