$29,000 for a Poster? Rare 1920s Ski Resort Art Fetches Impressive Bids at Auction Given the opportunity, many of us wouldn’t say no to owning a cool ski poster. You can often get them for free at ski swaps, or maybe they are complimentary with a gear purchase. But would you pay $29,000 for one? That is exactly what some vintage posters of luxury Swiss ski resorts went for at an auction earlier this […] Industry News Brent Thomas | January 16, 2024 0 Comments
Head to Bluebird Backcountry, CO, this Labor Day Weekend for Your Chance to Snap Up Some Bargains Bluebird Backcountry, CO, announced in July this year that the resort was closing down after just three years of operation. The backcountry-only resort was one of a kind, with no lifts operating but accommodation and on-mountain restaurants and other infrastructure in place. Related: Bluebird Backcountry, CO, is Permanently Closing Due to Lack of Funding and Remote Location The owner is […] Backcountry SnowBrains | September 3, 2023 0 Comments
Keystone Resort, CO, to Auctionย Argentineย Chair, Trailย Signs With Proceedsย to Benefitย theย EpicPromiseย Foundationย Theย EpicPromiseย Foundation assists employees and dependents with emergencyย reliefย grants in times of need andย with grants forย continuing education Fans of Keystone Resort have the chance to take home a piece of history this month, as Keystone Resort is auctioning a chair from its historical Argentine Double Chairlift along with 31ย retired trailย signsย from around the resort. The auction will be heldย virtually and will open on […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 17, 2023 0 Comments
Breckenridge Ski Resort, CO, to Auction Off Double Chairs from Rip’s Ride Lift Breckenridge Ski Resortโs Ripโs Ride chairlift is currently undergoing construction to be upgraded to a high-speed quad before the 2022-23 season commences. As part of the improvements, the Riblet double chairs will be removed to make way for speedy, new Leitner-Poma four-seaters. Now is your chance to own one of these classic ski lifts and a piece of Breck history, […] Industry News Nick DeRiso | October 13, 2022 0 Comments
Pacific Group Resorts, Inc. Has Bought Jay Peak Resort, VT, for $76-Million Jay Peak Resort, VT, has a new owner.ย The auction for the resort concluded yesterday after a full day of bidding, reports Alan J Keays for the VTDigger.ย Utah-based Pacific Group Resorts, Inc. won the auction with the highest bid of $76 million. PGRI owns and operates five other North American ski areas: Ragged Mountain, NH; Wisp, MD; Wintergreen, VI; Powderhorn, CO; […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 8, 2022 0 Comments
Long-Lost Vermont Ski Area Up For Auction One of Southwest Vermontโs long-lost ski resorts, Snow Valley, is up for auction this September. Snow Valley first opened its doors in 1942 as part of Americaโs first generation of ski areas. Sothebyโs Concierge Auctions, a luxury property auction marketplace, is taking appointments to view the 390-acre property that was once a premier ski resort in the Northeast. Vermont skiers […] Industry News Dana Andresen | August 25, 2022 0 Comments
Snow Aid Australia โ A Charity Auction for Skiers/Boarders with Proceeds Going to Bushfire Relief and Wildlife Rescue The global ski industry donates $300,000 worth of auction items for bushfire relief! The worldโs best ski resorts and snow brands have banded together for Snow Aid Australia, an online auction for bushfire relief and wildlife rescue with over $300,000 worth of auction items donated from 100 brands. Aspen Snowmass alone has donated $100,000 worth of accommodation and lift passes […] Industry News Oz Brains | February 15, 2020 0 Comments
Timberline Ski Resort, WV Purchased for $2.2 Million Timberline Ski Resort is reopening for the 2020 ski season after the family-operated business abruptly closed in February. Owing $2.8 million to creditors, Timberline was forced to seek bankruptcy protection last April. The co-owner and managing partner of the resort allegedly failed to pay twelve years’ worth of county hotel and motel taxes valuing a total of $4,258. In 1985, […] Industry News Emily Crofton | November 27, 2019 0 Comments