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Grand Targhee, WY Will Only Get 1 of the 3 Proposed Expansion Lifts Due To Avalanche Risk

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A Master Plan to increase the skiable acreage of Grand Targhee, WY, by almost 50% has hit a significant roadblock in the past week. Currently, the Caribou-Targhee National Forest (CTNF) is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed “Grand Targhee Master Plan.”  This past week, Teton Basin Ranger Jay Pence said two of the three lifts proposed in […]
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Monarch Mountain, CO Looking to Expand into “No Name Basin” Adding 350 Acres

Brought to you by Monarch Mountain Monarch Mountain, CO – Monarch’s 2011 Master Development Plan includes plans to expand into “No Name Basin” – just on the other side of the Continental Divide. Ten years later, summer 2021 is looking to be promising to begin exploring the plan. Dan Bender, Monarch’s vice president of sales, said this might be the summer […]
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Aspen Mountain, CO: Expansion Into Pandora Advances to Next Phases

On Tuesday, The Pitkin County Planning and Zoning commission voted unanimously to give Skico the opportunity to pursue an amendment to the East of Aspen/Independence Pass Master Plan which could give Skico the go-ahead for the Pandora expansion project. Skico will pursue the amendment, although they will not be allowed to assist in the zoning process which could be lengthy. Skico […]
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Tamarack Resorts, ID Plans 3,300-Acre Terrain Expansion | Would Be 8th Largest Resort in North America

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Tamarack Resort, ID has submitted a special use permit application to the U.S. Forest Service to expand and enhance operations at the all-season destination. Related: The Top 11 Biggest Ski Resorts In North America The submission follows more than 18 months of groundwork completed by Tamarack as it updated its Master Development Plan (MDP), which sets the resort’s long-term development […]
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Big White Ski Resort, BC’s, Master Plans Up to 2089: Doubling Lifts, Skiable Terrain, & More

Big White is known by many as one of the go-to destinations for skiing and snowboarding in British Columbia and Canada. Its proximity to a Kelowna, family-oriented resort-style, large skiable area, and year-round operations make it stack up against any other major ski resort. With Big White now unveiling their master plans until 2089, all of these aspects will only […]
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Mt. Rose Ski Resort in Tahoe Will Expand To “Across The Highway” For 112-Acres, 11 New Runs

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A proposal that began in 2013 to increase the skiable terrain at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, NV has won final approval from the US Forest Service. Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest Supervisor Bill Dunkelberger yesterday signed off on a plan that will add 112-acres of skiable terrain, 11 new runs, a bridge over the highway, and a new multi-stage angled lift, […]
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Steamboat, CO Terrain Expansion Will Create 3rd Largest Resort in Colorado

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Brought to you by Ikon Pass Yesterday’s announcement by Alterra that they will be making an additional 355 acres of terrain accessible at Steamboat, CO by extending the resort boundary into the Pioneer Ridge area, will result in Steamboat becoming the third largest resort in Colorado. The terrain is popular with backcountry skiers, many who use the resort’s chairlifts to reach […]
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Snow Is Falling & 300 Acres Of New Terrain Is OPEN At RED Mountain Resort, BC

Brought to you by RED Mountain Resort RED Mountain Resort in Rossland, British Columbia is geared up and ready for another killer season. The resort has already received nearly 8 FEET of fresh snow and they’ve got a bunch of new offerings this season. They’ve opened up 300 acres of additional skiable terrain, a new triple chairlift, and a brand-new hostel […]
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Lee Canyon, The Coolest Resort in Las Vegas, NV Announces Major Transformation with New Lodge

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Lee Canyon, the coolest place in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada’s premier year-round destination, recently announced it will build a new 10,000-square-foot Hillside Lodge, opening in December 2019, that will transform the year-round guest experience at the resort. The two-story building is designed with a modern feel and considers the environment and guest experience by offering indoor and outdoor spaces […]
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Teton County SAR are Concerned that Terrain Expansion at Grand Targhee, WY Will Increase Backcountry Rescues

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Teton County Search and Rescue officials are worried that plans to increase the skiable terrain by 50% at Grand Targhee Resort, WY will result in an increase in backcountry accidents. Related: 7 Reasons to Ride and Ski Grand Targhee, WY The U.S. Forest Service recently accepted the resort’s 147-page master plan for consideration, owner and General Manager Geordie Gillett said. It […]
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Vail Mountain, CO Receives Authorization for ‘World-Class Training & Competition’ Terrain Expansion and New Lift

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Vail Mountain’s first expansion since Blue Sky Basin received authorization from the Forest Service on Friday, Nov. 9, as the Golden Peak Improvements Project final environmental impact statement, along with a draft record of decision, was published by the White River National Forest. You might also like: Arapahoe Basin, CO Submits Plans for Summer Via Ferrata Zones and Increased Hiking/MTB Trails […]
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Copper Mountain, CO Submits Plans to Increase Snowmaking and Expand Mountain Bike and Hiking Trails

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Copper Mountain Resort wants to expand its snowmaking operations by 86 acres, while also expanding its summertime offerings with miles of new mountain biking, e-bike, and hiking trails. The resort is applying for the proposed project through the U.S. Forest Service. If the plan is approved, the resort anticipates commencing construction as early as this coming spring or summer, reports Summit […]
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Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort, NV Set for Ambitious $35-Million ‘Year-Round Playground’ Upgrades

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A ski area near Las Vegas, Nevada could get a winter sports makeover and add summer thrill rides and zip lines, under a plan that federal officials have posted for public comment. The ambitious and long-delayed The Lee Canyon plan, to expand Southern Nevada’s only ski resort, was posted Aug. 17 by the US Forest Service and includes $35 million in Lee […]
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