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Who Reopened and Who Closed in 2024-25 as the Number of Operating U.S. Ski Areas Continues to Be in Flux

Views of Lake Tahoe from Homewood Mountain Resort. Photo Credit: Homewood Mountain Resort

The number of active ski areas in the United States is subject to change each season due to various factors such as weather conditions, financial viability, and operational decisions. Thankfully, The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast tracks these changes meticulously and has stated that as of the 2024โ€“25 winter season, there are 501 operational ski areas across the country. This […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | April 25, 2025
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7 Abandoned Ski Areas That We Wish Would Come Back

Riding America's First double chair lift on the now abandoned Berthoud Pass Ski Area. Photo Credit: SnowBrains

Ski areas were popping up everywhere in the 1970s and 80s as the popularity of skiing boomed, but just as quickly as they were being built, those same ski areas started to vanish. Some were eventually forgotten while others continue to plague the dreams of those who once skied the mountain or always wanted to. The readers of SnowBrains have […]

Luke Guilford | March 31, 2025
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Mt. Baker Ski Area, WA, Closed for 2 Days Due to Very Dangerous Avalanche Conditions

Mt. Baker ski area is closed for two days due to dangerous avalanche danger. | Photo: Mt. Baker

Mt. Baker Ski Area, Washington, announced yesterday a temporary closure for Monday and Tuesday, March 24-25, due to an incoming atmospheric river bringing significant rain and wind to the region, leading to very dangerous avalanche conditions. The closure followsย exceptional snowfall throughout the month. Related: Top 9 Biggest Snowfalls in North America This Season The ski area plans to reopen on […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 24, 2025
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Mammoth Mountain, CA, Closed After Inbounds Avalanche Seriously Injures Patroller

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An avalanche at Mammoth Mountain, California, caught two ski patrollers today, prompting the resort to close for the day. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. during routine avalanche mitigation work on Lincoln Mountain, an area known for its steep, challenging terrain. Related: 2 Avalanches Reported at Palisades Tahoe, CA One patroller was successfully extracted from the scene and is responsive, […]

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AvyBrains | February 14, 2025
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Sandia Peak Ski Area, NM, Closed Due to Lack of Snow and Warm Temperatures

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Sandia Peak Ski Area, near Albuquerque, New Mexico, has temporarily closed its slopes, with immediate effect, due to unseasonably warm temperatures and insufficient snow cover.ย The resort reopened last year following a two-season-long closure due to a lack of snow, difficulties in attracting employees, and a lack of interest from the owners Related: Sandia Peak Ski Area in Albuquerque, NM, Hoping […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | February 5, 2025
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Homewood Mountain Resort, CA, to Remain Public and Pursue Opening for the 2025-26 Season

Views of Lake Tahoe from Homewood Mountain Resort. Photo Credit: Homewood Mountain Resort

Homewood Mountain Resort (HMR) in Northern California is one of several ski areas surrounding Lake Tahoe. Unfortunately, HMR announced its closure for the 2024-25 season on October 11, 2024. Related: Homewood Mountain Resort, CA, Closure for the 2024-25 Season Due to Financial Issues HMR has always been privately owned but has provided public access that fueled the surrounding community since […]

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Luke Guilford | January 31, 2025
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Alyeska Resort, AK, Closed Yesterday Due to Safety Concerns Amid Severe Storm

Alyeska Resort, Alaska, above the clouds,

Alyeska Resort, Alaska, closed yesterday as a tropical storm brought heavy precipitation and high winds. Resort officials shut down all lifts for January 12, citing safety concerns for guests and staff, as wind gusts exceeded 110 mph. Related: Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Alyeska, AKโ€”Where Mountains, Oceans, and Glaciers Collide in the Last Frontier The storm caused significant damage, with reports of […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | January 13, 2025
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Homewood Mountain Resort, CA, Closure for the 2024-25 Season Due to Financial Issues

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Homewood Mountain Resort announced its closure for the 2024-25 season on October 11 was caused by financial issues, and will see about reopening next season. Homewood recently released a statement about this sudden closure. At a meeting on September 25, KHP leadership called for a โ€œhard resetโ€ on the approved Master Plan, which Homewood Mountain Resort (HMR) states disregards โ€œover […]

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Elise Chou | November 6, 2024
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