Proposed Ski Resort in Nevada’s Ruby Mountains Faces Setback Twenty minutes from the town of Elko, Nevada, sits the Ruby Mountains. Located halfway between Salt Lake City and Reno, these mountains are the most dramatic in the state and are often referred to as the “Swiss Alps of Nevada,” with 50 peaks over 10,000 feet and another 14 peaks over 11,000 feet. With a high desert climate and a […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 3, 2024 0 Comments
A Long Overdue Ski Resort is Finally Being Planned in the Ruby Mountains of Nevada It may surprise some, but Nevada is the most mountainous state in the U.S. when measured by named mountain ranges. More than 300 named ranges run through the state as part of the Great Basin complex. Nevada’s mountains offer stunning natural beauty and serve as important recreational areas for skiing, hiking, backpacking, fishing, mountaineering, and wildlife observation. The most dramatic […] Industry News Brent Thomas | October 4, 2024 8 Comments
Alaska Grants Preliminary Approval for New Valdez Ski Resort That Would Be Largest in the State Many people believe the best skiing and snowboarding in the world is in Alaska. The massive mountains, abundant snowfall, and expansive terrain are just a few reasons why. However, the number of actual lift-accessed ski areas is limited. Using snowmobiles and alpine touring are common ways to access the spacious area. Or you can pay for one of the many […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 11, 2023 1 Comment
Kansas Farmers to Build State’s First Ski Resort | To be Highest Point in the State Kansas will soon have its first ski resort three hours west of Kansas City near Hays, KS. The plan is to use a collection of heavy machinery, such as excavators and bulldozers, to move an estimated 1.5 billion cubic feet to construct a peak standing at 6,000 ft. You’re correct if you think Kansas has no mountains, but that isn’t […] Industry News Luke Guilford | April 1, 2023 2 Comments
Year-Round Ski Resort Opens in Ukraine Despite Ongoing War Oftentimes the best way to deal with hardship is to do something that makes you happy. That is exactly what Emily Resort in western Ukraine is doing. Earlier this summer it opened a new 365-day-a-year ski resort. The opening comes during the country’s ongoing war with Russia. In the summer, riders will slide down the runs on dry slope technology […] Industry News Brent Thomas | August 11, 2022 2 Comments
The Newest Ski Resorts in the U.S. Earlier this month, it was announced that this ski season had the most skier visits ever recorded. Additionally, it was reported that many resorts struggled to control crowds. This news may have some people wondering what the ski industry is doing to add new ski areas to help with the overcrowding. Below is a list of the newest resorts that […] Industry News Brent Thomas | May 23, 2022 3 Comments
Abandoned Cuchara Ski Resort In Colorado Gets A Breath Of Life After 20 Years The long-forgotten Cuchara Ski Resort located in Huerfano County, Colorado, is set to make a comeback by the fall of 2021. The resort is located 78-miles south of Pueblo along the 82-mile stretch of Highway 12, close to the New Mexico line and Spanish Peak mountains. It was established in 1984 by a group from Texas receiving funding from Summit Savings […] Industry News Nick Retterer | January 27, 2021 0 Comments
Proposed Ski Resort Development Would Make Largest Ski Resort in Northeast USA 150-year-old The Balsams in Dixville Notch, NH may end up being the largest ski resort in New England at full build out. “We found 3,200 acres of land behind the mountain that no one had really looked at for skiing before and it’s some of the most phenomenal ski terrain in the Northeast of the United States.” – Les Otton, Sunday […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 7, 2016 4 Comments
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