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Loveland Ski Area, CO, to Replace Lift 7 for 2025-26 Season

Skiing the basin side at Loveland Ski Area. Photo Credit: Loveland Ski Area

On April 25, 2025, Loveland Ski Area announced it will be replacing its 42-year-old fixed-grip double chair with a modern Leitner-Poma fixed-grip quad. Although Lift 7 is designed to seat four skiers or riders, Loveland will keep the capacity at three people per chair to maximize comfort and space for those learning how to ski or snowboard. Lift 7  is […]

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Luke Guilford | April 30, 2025
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Burning Questions Answered About Teton Pass, WY, Road Repair

On June 8, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) reported that a large chunk of Teton Pass Road, also known as Wyoming Highway 22, “catastrophically failed” near milepost 12.8. The road is a critical part of the community that connects Jackson Hole to Victor, Idaho. On June 13, an emergency bid to fix the road was awarded to Avail Valley Construction LLC […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | June 26, 2024
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Construction Begins on Workforce Housing at Winter Park Resort, CO

Workforce Housing Foundation Setting

Across the state of Colorado, housing is a premium—a problem that’s only amplified in mountain communities. Therefore, it makes it extra challenging for people looking to move to the mountains and work at resorts to find housing. The past few seasons have shown resorts how detrimental a strong workforce is to keep lifts turning and guests happy. Winter Park Resort is […]

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Aunika Skogen | October 18, 2022
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Grand Targhee, WY To See $20 Million Upgrade

Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort Get set to see big changes at Grand Targhee. Ranked among the West’s Top 30 resorts by SKI Magazine, the classically vibe-tastic Targhee is hard at work on a ‘honey do’ list of $20 million proportion. Upgrades include new (and much needed) employee housing, a sprawling mountain ops facility, lodge renovations, a well-timed […]

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Paulie | June 7, 2021
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Public Comment Needed For 3 Possible Transportation Alternatives to Reduce Congestion in Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT

Little Cottonwood Canyon in Utah is both one of the best canyons to ski in the United States and one of the most congested.  Related: Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT Closes Yesterday Due to Congestion & Lack of Parking As part of the Environmental Impact Statement process, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking public comment regarding three draft transportation […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 19, 2020
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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Pipeline to Cross Underneath Appalachian Trail

After a strenuous and drawn-out legal battle, the Supreme Court ruled Monday in favor of a pipeline company to construct a new 600-mile natural gas pipeline that would cross underneath the Appalachian Trail on federal land. Related: Get Paid to Drink Beer and Hike the Appalachian Trail NPR News reports that The 7-2 decision overturned one part of a lower court […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 17, 2020
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WNDR Alpine Takes a Whole New Approach to Ski Manufacturing

Matt Sterbenz, the founder of 4FRNT skis and WNDR Alpine, has broken new ground in the world of ski manufacturing. Taking an innovative and sustainable approach, Sterbenz, who was creatively inspired by a plant-based composite focused company known as Checkerspot, put forth the idea of building skis constructed partially from algae. Contrary to the more traditionally used materials, such as […]

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Emily Crofton | February 15, 2020
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Vision for the Future of Sunday River Resort, ME | Sunday River 2030

SUNDAY RIVER 2030 As one of the largest ski areas in the Northeast, Sunday River has long been known for expansive terrain and world-class skiing and riding. Sunday River 2030 is a decade-long plan for sustainable growth and investments that will make the resort even better. The information below outlines the pillars that will serve as a foundation for growth […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | February 6, 2020
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Snowmass Ski Area, CO Gets Approval to Replace Big Burn Chair with a 6-pack, High-Speed Chairlift

The Big Burn Chair

The Big Burn Chair at Snowmass Ski Area CO, is reaching the end of its operational lifespan after 33 years of service, and needs to be replaced according to the U.S. National Forest Service, the Aspen Times reports.  The U.S. Forest Service has approved its replacement with a six-pack, high-speed chairlift. The decision was made the Forest Service on December […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | January 10, 2020
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$30.1 Million Community Revitalization and Fanny Bridge Construction Project in Tahoe City, CA

This past Monday, the Tahoe Transportation District announced that Martin Brothers Construction has been contracted to begin a $30.1 million construction project in Tahoe City, California. It is an extensive project with plans to start and hopefully complete Phase 1 this Fall then continuing Phase 2 and completion of the project through Summer 2017. Phase 1 Construction Improvements Installation of a […]

Dylan Cautela | October 9, 2016
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Jackson Hole Plans On Building New Gondola to Ease Tram Lines

  Ever since Jackson Hole Mountain Resort got rated the number one ski resort in North America, it has slowly become more and more blown out with lines and tourists.  Although this is good for business, it is a quick surefire way to irk locals.  On a pow day, people start lining up as early as 6:30 AM to catch […]

Keenan Grady | March 8, 2016
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