Smugglers’ Notch Resort, VT, Purchased by Bear Den Partners Smugglers’ Notch Resort in northern Vermont has officially joined the Bear Den Partners portfolio, marking a significant ownership transition for one of the East Coast’s most established family ski destinations. In a message to guests and passholders, Bear Den Partners CEO Jon Schaefer confirmed the move, emphasizing that Smuggs will remain independently operated while gaining behind-the-scenes operational support and investment […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | February 11, 2026 0 Comments
Stowe Mountain Rescue, VT, Assists Skier After Misreading Backcountry Map and Taking Wrong Line Stowe Mountain Rescue responded this week to a backcountry incident involving a skier who followed a widely shared ski-line map of the Stowe area and ended up in dangerous terrain after taking the wrong chute, the rescue group said in a public statement. The incident, which did not result in serious injury, reiterated long-standing concerns from local rescuers about how […] Backcountry Martin Kuprianowicz | February 4, 2026 0 Comments
Cloudmont Ski Resort in Alabama Opens for its 54th Season While a cold spell and major winter storms are disrupting the normal day-to-day for millions of Americans, the folks down in Alabama are celebrating. That’s because Cloudmont Ski Resort, affectionately known as “Ski Bama,” on Lookout Mountain in Mentone, Alabama, has finally opened its doors this winter season. Though this marks Cloudmont’s 54th season, it has not always been smooth […] Industry News Greg Wedow | February 4, 2026 1 Comment
Former Mount Storm Ski Area in New York Lists For Sale at $2.95 Million A former New York ski area with deep local roots is back on the market, offering 88 acres of mountaintop land, panoramic views, and redevelopment potential for nearly $3 million. The former Mount Storm Ski Area, once a small but beloved local hill, is now listed for sale at $2.95 million, according to the property listing. The property spans five […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | February 3, 2026 0 Comments
Whiteface Mountain, NY, Report: A Sleeper Pow-Day With Much More on the Way This report is from Friday, January 23, 2026. My roommate Ben and I woke up to our 6:00 a.m. alarms to see a current windchill value of -20 degrees Fahrenheit at the mountain. After a few minutes of contemplation, we reluctantly got out of our warm beds to get ready for the two-hour drive to Whiteface Mountain, New York, our home […] Conditions Report Gabe Ward | January 26, 2026 0 Comments
Hunter Mountain, NY, is a Convenient Getaway for NYC Residents Hunter Mountain makes it easy for New York City professionals to turn their cubicle daydream into an impromptu reality. Boasting the steepest vertical drop within three hours of the city, Hunter’s convenient location makes it possible for NYC residents to rack up a day count that will stand up with the best of them, whether it’s a last-minute day trip […] Featured Article Lindsay Hayden | January 16, 2026 0 Comments
OurBus Launches Car-Free Ski Service From New York City to Catskills and Poconos Resorts on East Coast Hitting the slopes just got way easier for NYC skiers. OurBus will offer services to four major ski destinations, offering travelers a convenient and affordable way to reach the slopes without driving this season. The new winter routes connect New York City directly to Windham Mountain, Hunter Mountain, Belleayre Mountain, and Camelback Mountain, providing a simple, one-seat trip from the […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | January 12, 2026 0 Comments
Tug Hill, New York: The Snowiest Place You’ve Never Heard Of As winter settles in and resorts continue to compete over advertised snow totals, a lesser-known region of New York is quietly blanketed in one of the steadiest yearly snowpacks of any largely inhabited location in the U.S. Although the Tug Hill region of New York may not be able to boast world-class skiing, locals manage to make use of the […] Gabe Ward | January 9, 2026 0 Comments
Investigation Underway After Guest Death at Timberline Mountain Ski Resort, WV Authorities are investigating the death of a guest at Timberline Mountain Ski Resort in Tucker County, West Virginia, following an incident that occurred on Sunday. The resort, located near Davis in the Canaan Valley region, confirmed the death in a public statement released the following day. Resort representatives said the incident is under active investigation and that no additional details […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | January 7, 2026 1 Comment
Jay Peak, VT, Report: West Coast Snowfall, East Coast Skiing Jay Peak conditions report from Sunday, December 21, 2025 By now, we all know the storyline that has dominated the early-season ski news: the East Coast is having an early-season for the history books, while the West Coast ironically is off to one of the worst starts in the past three decades. This storyline is no better exemplified than by […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | December 23, 2025 0 Comments
Loon Mountain, NH, Season Is Off To Strongest Start In Decades Loon Mountain Resort is charging into winter with its strongest opening in decades, delivering more terrain, more vertical, and more early-season momentum than any ski area in New Hampshire. Beginning last Saturday, the Lincoln-based resort now offers 44 open trails across three mountain peaks and 2,190 vertical feet, marking a record-breaking start unmatched in its modern history. Related: 4 Backcountry […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | December 16, 2025 0 Comments
Mad River Glen, VT, Exercises Right To Purchase 1,100 Acres Next Door In 1995, Betsy Pratt, longtime owner of Mad River Glen, Vermont, made the bold decision to sell the ski area to the skiers, by way of a co-op. At the time, the co-op could only raise enough money to buy the ski area itself, and the Pratt Family retained control of some 1,100 acres next to the ski area that […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | December 12, 2025 0 Comments
Stowe, VT, Ski & Ride School Marks 90 Years of Snowsports Tradition Stowe, VT – December 10, 2025 – This winter, Stowe Mountain Resort celebrates a remarkable milestone—90 years of shaping the future of skiing and riding through its iconic Ski & Ride School. Since 1935, Stowe has been a pioneer in snowsports education, inspiring generations to discover the thrill of winter in Vermont’s legendary Green Mountains. From its humble beginnings with a […] Industry News Press Release | December 10, 2025 0 Comments
Hunter Mountain, NY, Report: This Isn’t How Vail Makes Money Hunter Mountain condition report from Friday, December 4, 2025 It seemed quite fitting that for the first day of my ski season, I would return where I left the last one off–Hunter Mountain. I was here in April for what many would describe as questionable spring conditions (battling rain, wind, and mud), but I had a blast and learned to […] Conditions Report Liam Abbott | December 8, 2025 2 Comments
East Coast Enjoys Historically Deep November While West Waits For Snow For many skiers, Thanksgiving usually represents a time to get a few early season ski turns in, with ski areas in the West are typically able to open a small amount of terrain with early season snowfall or snowmaking. This year, skiers in the West have been left high and dry while the Midwest and East Coast have been absolutely […] Brains Zach Armstrong | December 5, 2025 0 Comments
Nationwide U.S. Snow Cover Hits Highest Early-Season Level in 20 Years Snow–for skiing and snowboarding, the more the better, right? Most riders would agree, and further proof is the popularized phrase, “No friends on a powder day.” While some areas of the Western United States are experiencing below-average snowfall, the Northeast is thriving with the opposite. But what is the overall trend? According to Chris Vickers, WTOL Chief Meteorologist, the United […] Climate Greg Wedow | December 5, 2025 0 Comments
Stowe, VT, Report: Steep and Deep—Day 1 Report from Opening Day, Friday, November 21, 2025 It’s not every day that you get to repeat Day 1, but this year I made the trip to Stowe for its start. There is something special about getting out on Day 1; like the last day of the season, this is a day usually reserved for the die-hards, the skier or […] Conditions Report David Michael | November 26, 2025 0 Comments
Killington Resort, VT, Announces Opening of New $12 Million Superstar Six Chairlift on Saturday, November 29 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 […] Industry News Press Release | November 26, 2025 0 Comments
Whaleback Mountain, NH, Will Operate This Season After Reaching Fundraising Goal Whaleback Mountain is set to operate this winter after weeks of uncertainty, with the community-backed ski area announcing it has reached 95% of its fundraising goal needed to open for the season. The nonprofit ski area, located along Interstate 89 and long considered a local gem in the Upper Valley, launched an urgent campaign this fall to raise $210,000 to […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | November 21, 2025 0 Comments
North Conway, NH, Named USA TODAY’s Best Ski Town for 2025 North Conway has been voted the nation’s best ski town for 2025, topping USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the second straight year and the fifth time since 2016. The New Hampshire community edged out major destinations across the United States, including Vail, Colorado, and Stowe, Vermont. The 2025 rankings place North Conway at the top of a list […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | November 20, 2025 0 Comments
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