The Best Eastern Ski Resorts for Beginners Deciding where to ski or snowboard for the first time in the East means navigating options. Across Eastern Canada and the Northeast United States, dozens of mountains cater specifically to new skiers and riders. Ask anyone here where they learned, and you will open a Pandora’s box of family lore, regional loyalties, icy first turns, and cold toes. Related: The […] Brains Jacqui Davis | July 28, 2026 0 Comments
Mt. Jefferson, ME, Announces Its Final Ski Season—Ever The “Cheapest Place to Ski in Maine” Mt. Jefferson announced its opening date will be Saturday January 31. After 61 years of skiing the resort’s social media noted that “This will be our last season ever! Unless we have an amazing turnout.” Kevin Zimmerman’s Mt. Jefferson Ski Resort, LLC, purchased the resort in 2016 and has been in charge […] Industry News Noah Wehrman | January 21, 2026 0 Comments
What Can the Industry Do to Attract More First-Time Skiers? One of the most significant factors for first-time skiers considering getting into the sport is its high cost. The rising cost of lift tickets, rentals, and lessons can cost a family of four hundreds of dollars, which can deter people from the sport. To make skiing more affordable, the ski industry offers programs for beginners and families, helping to reduce […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | September 12, 2025 1 Comment
Purgatory Resort, the Most Affordable Ski Resort in Colorado An analysis by the vacation property metasearch engine HomeToGo has named Purgatory Resort as the most affordable ski resort in Colorado. HomeToGo examined the cost of a single day lift ticket, equipment rental, lunch at a resort restaurant, and a single night stay at 50 ski resorts across North America. With a total cost of $237.50 per day, Purgatory Resort […] Industry News Curtis Weller | December 28, 2018 0 Comments
The Top 9 Ski Resorts To Visit On A Budget Are you trying to save money this winter season? We put together a list of the top 9 ski resorts in North America based on affordability. This list considers costs like ski and snowboard rentals, lift tickets, lunch, and even lodging using Hometogo’s price index. Hometogo’s price index “traversed mountains of data and research” to create an accurate cost description […] Industry News Brian Werner | October 25, 2018 4 Comments
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