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Team Palisades Tahoe and Olympic Valley Freestyle Athletes Set to Compete at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games

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Palisades Tahoe, California, recognizes a group of local athletes from Team Palisades Tahoe and Olympic Valley Freestyle who have been named to U.S. teams scheduled to compete at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games. Representing alpine skiing and freeskiing, these athletes reflect the strength of Palisades Tahoe’s athlete development pipeline and its long-standing competitive legacy. Related: From 15 to […]
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President Trump’s Vision: Is a New Luxury Ski Resort on the Israel/Syria Border a Path to Peace in the Middle East?

President Trump has proposed building a luxury ski resort on Mount Hermon that straddles the Israel-Syria border. It fits Trump’s style of trying to ease conflicts and battles with incentives like bold real estate visions that would bring economic opportunities to the region instead. However, the idea faces huge practical, political, and security hurdles. For now, the luxury ski resort […]
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Snowbird, UT, Report: The Tram Opens on Day #2 of the Season for 3,240-Vertical-Foot Runs

Report from December 8, 2025 Yesterday was the first ski day of my 25th full northern hemisphere ski season! Damn, I’m getting old… I’ve also done 15 full southern hemisphere winters, but that’s a story for another time. I decided to roll up to the Gadzoom chairlift at Snowbird at 8:30 am yesterday. I was the only non-old-time local there […]
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New Superstar Six High-Speed Doppelmayr Six-Person Lift Opens at Killington Resort, VT

The Superstar Six, Killington Resort’s brand-new high-speed Doppelmayr six-person lift, officially opened to the public this morning. The lift itself, a high-speed six-person chairlift, is the first Doppelmayr chairlift in Killington’s history. The highlights of the construction timeline were the three “fly days” in May, July, and August—helicopters were used to transport the old lift towers, pour concrete for the […]
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Killington Resort, VT, Announces Opening of New $12 Million Superstar Six Chairlift on Saturday, November 29

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Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America, announces that the Superstar Six, the resort’s newest chairlift, will open to the public on Saturday, November 29, at 9:00 a.m. To commemorate the occasion, Killington will host a Superstar Opening Party, which will be complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a bubly toast, and exclusive giveaway items […]
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Killington Resort, VT, Approves $22 Million in Infrastructure Improvements

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Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard destination in Eastern North America, has approved an additional $22 million for on-mountain improvements, marking its second consecutive year of significant capital infusion under its independent ownership group. This move brings total investment at the resort to $60 million over two years, following the $38 million allocated the previous year, which included […]
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Trump Approves 211-Mile Mining Road Through Gates Of The Arctic National Park

The Trump Administration recently announced approval for the Ambler Road, a 211-mile road connecting the Dalton Highway to the Ambler Mining District, located in the remote Alaskan interior. The gravel road, open only to mining operations and not the public, will cut through pristine Alaskan wilderness at the foothills of the Brooks Range. Vast amount of caribou habitat will be […]
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Big Snow, NJ, Will Host A Fundraising Event For The Share Winter Foundation On October 24

Every winter, Share Winter Foundation helps thousands of kids experience skiing and riding for the very first time. Think about that moment you clicked into skis or strapped into a board, pointed downhill, and felt the rush—that’s what Share Winter is creating at scale. Nichelle Sanders, Board Member of Share Winter Foundation, is hosting and paying for a Snow Ball on […]
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SnowBrains Winter 2025-26 Forecast: Month-by-Month and Region-by-Region — Where it’s Going to Snow This Winter

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This SnowBrains Winter 2025-26 forecast was issued on September 15, 2025. Bottom line for skiers The base case is a weak, short-lived La Niña that emerges in October through December and then competes with ENSO-neutral in mid to late winter. That tilts storm tracks north early, then reduces the classic La Niña signal later. The Pacific backdrop matters: the PDO […]
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Heli-Skiing in Valdez, AK, Faces Crossroads as Federal Permit Review Begins for BLM Land

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Heli skiing in Valdez, Alaska, is the stuff of legend. Since the early 1990s, adventurous skiers have traveled to this coastal town for the rare chance to drop from a helicopter onto towering slopes of the Chugach Mountains. The combination of untouched powder, steep descents, and sweeping views of Prince William Sound has made Valdez one of the most iconic […]
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New Mexico’s 3 Power Pass Resorts Roll Out Major Upgrades Ahead of 2025-26 Ski Season

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New Mexico ski areas Sandia Peak, Sipapu, and Pajarito are investing in new lifts, snowmaking infrastructure and guest amenities ahead of the 2025-26 season, in a push to extend operations and improve the skiing and riding experience across the state. The upgrades, announced this week by Power Pass Resorts, come as the mountains prepare for what they hope will be […]
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Trump’s New Bill Passes: Key Impacts on the Ski Industry

President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill has passed and the ski industry finds itself staring down a future shaped by fossil fuel expansion, climate policy rollbacks, and deep cuts to public lands funding. While the bill promises energy independence and economic growth, it also poses a risk to shorter ski seasons due to the potential for warmer temperatures. For ski towns, resort […]
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U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Stifel Extend Groundbreaking Title Partnership Through 2034

The Landmark Renewal with Financial Services Partner is the Largest Partnership in U.S. Ski & Snowboard History U.S. Ski & Snowboard and Stifel Financial Corp. are proud to announce a landmark renewal of their partnership from May 2026 through April 2034. This unprecedented 8-year agreement marks the most expansive partnership in U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s history, reflecting a bold, shared […]
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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 […]
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Spotlight on Mt. Bachelor, OR: Spring Sun, Snow, and Spirited Events

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Report from March 24, 2025 As the days lengthen and the sun graces the slopes of Mt. Bachelor, outside of Bend, Oregon, the resort transforms for spring festivities. Beyond the allure of soft, sun-kissed snow, Mt. Bachelor curates a series of events that encapsulate the spirited essence of the season. This article offers a glimpse into the festivities awaiting visitors […]
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