Lee Canyon, NV, Announces New Chairlift For Next Season Lee Canyon, Nevada, announced this week that it will move forward with the construction of a new chairlift and terrain expansion as part of its ongoing development plans. The project centers around Chair 8, a lift included in the resort’s master development plan approved by the U.S. Forest Service in 2020. Related: Las Vegas, NV, Resort to See Major Upgrades […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | April 4, 2026 0 Comments
Hesperus Ski Area, CO, to Remain Closed for Another Season Local residents of Durango, Colorado, were disappointed to learn earlier this month that Hesperus Ski Area, located just 11 miles from Durango, will not open for a second straight year. The small ski area, popular for its beginner-friendly terrain and cheap lift tickets, has suffered a string of bad luck, including poor snowfall and mechanical issues. Related: Sandia Peak Ski Area […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | October 3, 2025 0 Comments
Mountain Capital Partners Plans Takeover of Chile’s Andacor Family Owned Ski Company, Expanding Footprint Across Andes Mountain Capital Partners (MCP), the largest ski area operator in the U.S. Southwest and current operator of Valle Nevado and La Parva in Chile, has announced plans to acquire a controlling stake in Andacor S.A., a family-owned company that operates four ski areas across central and southern Chile. The proposed acquisition, announced July 2, remains subject to customary corporate and […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | July 3, 2025 0 Comments
Mountain Capital Partners Announces $15M+ in Improvements Following Record-Setting Winter Durango, Colo. — With three of its ski areas extending operations into May, winter is still going strong across many Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) mountains. The 2024/2025 season has already delivered standout moments—from record-setting season lengths and historic early openings to national accolades—and MCP is building on that success with more than $15 million in capital improvements planned across its […] Industry News Press Release | April 24, 2025 0 Comments
Mountain Capital Partners Adds La Parva, ARG, To Power Pass Along with Golf and More New Year-Round Perks Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) announced the creation of the largest lift-served resort in the southern hemisphere with the integration of La Parva and Valle Nevado ski resorts. This effectively gives Power Pass season passholders access to 12 months of skiing. MCP’s Power Kids pass is the only ski pass in North America to offer free skiing and mountain biking for kids […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 23, 2024 0 Comments
America’s 3rd Largest Ski Resort Operator Announces Joint Venture With Sandia Peak Ski Area, NM The largest ski resort management company in the Southwest adds its third ski area in NM Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) and Sandia Peak Ski Company have announced a joint venture agreement for the operation of Sandia Peak Ski Area, located near Albuquerque, New Mexico. This is the company’s third New Mexico ski area, bringing the total portfolio to 14 ski, […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 17, 2023 1 Comment
Mountain Capital Partners Acquires Lee Canyon Ski Resort Near Las Vegas The Southwest’s largest resort management company expands its regional presence Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) today announced that it will purchase Lee Canyon ski resort, located just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada, from POWDR Corporation, the leading adventure lifestyle company, and POWDR’s local partner, the Thomas Family. As the Southwest’s largest ski resort management company, MCP currently manages a collection of […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 14, 2023 0 Comments
Mountain Capital Partners Acquires Majority Share of Valle Nevado, Chile | MCP’s 10th Ski Resort Mountain Capital Partners (MCP) has agreed to become the majority owner of Valle Nevado, Chile, reports Ski Area Management. Valle Nevado will join MCP’s portfolio, which also features Brian Head Resort, UT, Purgatory, CO, and Arizona Snowbowl, among others. Valle Nevado is the company’s eleventh resort (ten ski and one bike, and the first one outside the US. “Our company […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 13, 2023 1 Comment
Potential Expansion Coming To Silverton, CO There are currently only two lift-serviced places to ski in Silverton, CO. When juxtaposed to one another, they are polar opposites. On one end is the family-friendly, Kendall Mountain- the kind of place where tots strap skis to their feet for the first time and adorably pizza their way down the hill. On the other end is the expert-only, Silverton […] Industry News Spencer Cox | September 24, 2020 0 Comments
Nordic Valley, UT Set to Debut New Lift, Terrain Expansion Nordic Valley, Utah is growing. While most ski resorts have put capital expenditures such as terrain expansion and new lifts on hold, Nordic Valley is forging ahead with big plans for the upcoming winter season. Nordic Valley is located just outside Eden, Utah, right between Snowbasin to the south and Powder Mountain to the north. The resort encompasses 140 acres, […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | August 28, 2020 1 Comment
Brian Head Resort, UT Joins The Largest Ski Collective In The Southwest Mountain Capital Partners just acquired Brian Head Resort, adding the Utah ski area to the largest ski and outdoor collective in the Southwest. Mountain Capital Partners currently owns and operates seven ski and mountain bike resorts throughout the Southwest, including Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Brian Head is the second Utah-based ski resort to join the collective, alongside […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 6, 2019 0 Comments
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