Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA, Sets Saturday, December 27 Opening Day as Significant Winter Storm Approaches Sierra-at-Tahoe announced Tuesday that it will open for the 2025-26 winter season on Saturday, December 27, coinciding with a major storm expected to bring several feet of new snow to the region. The resort said lifts are scheduled to begin running at 8:30 a.m., with operations planned until 4 p.m., conditions permitting. At least the Easy Rider Express lift is expected […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 23, 2025 0 Comments
Oregon Ski Season Kicks Off at Mt. Hood Meadows and Mt. Bachelor For the past few weeks, many Oregon skiers and snowboarders have only had one thing on their Christmas list: snow. While the snowpack in Oregon currently remains low in comparison to historical averages, skiers and riders in the area are set to receive a small consolation prize today as both Mt. Hood Meadows and Mt. Bachelor open for the first […] Industry News Morgan Stierman | December 23, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Mt. Baker Ski Area, WA, Projects December 19 Opening Day: “We’re Waiting on Mother Nature” Mt. Baker Ski Area, Washington, is aiming for a December 19 opening, but the message from the mountain is clear: everything is ready—except the weather. “Lifts are ready and staff are ready to go. We’re waiting on Mother Nature,” the resort announced this week in a video shared on its social channels as a powerful atmospheric river continues to drench […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | December 11, 2025 0 Comments
Grand Targhee, WY, Sets Opening Day for Friday, December 5, With 2 Lifts and Early-Season Deals Grand Targhee Resort will open for the 2025-26 winter season on Friday, December 5, with Shoshone and Huckleberry scheduled to spin for guests. The resort noted on social media that early-season conditions remain, and visitors are encouraged to respect all closures and ski and ride cautiously. “Snow is heading our way this weekend! Don’t forget to carpool and ride the […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | December 4, 2025 0 Comments
Mount Bohemia, MI, Set to Begin its Season on December 6 Cold temperatures and lake effect snowfall have finally reached the Midwest, and Michigan’s famous Mount Bohemia is set to begin its season on December 6. The Mitten State’s northernmost ski resort plans to have at least nine runs open, with its frontside chairlift spinning on both Saturday and Sunday. Early-season conditions are expected with hidden stumps, so caution is advised. Mount […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | December 2, 2025 0 Comments
Aspen Snowmass, CO, Opens for the 2025-26 Winter on Thursday, November 27—Here’s What’s New This Year View this post on Instagram Aspen Snowmass will open for the 2025-26 winter season on Thursday, November 27, unveiling one of its most significant rounds of improvements in over a decade. From new lift infrastructure to expanded snowmaking and upgraded dining, all four mountains will feature notable updates when the resort welcomes skiers and riders for opening day. Related: Voters […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | November 24, 2025 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA, Sets New Opening Day for Thursday, November 20 Mammoth Mountain will open for skiing and riding on Thursday, November 20, the resort announced on social media. The update follows last week’s pause, when shifting storm timing pushed the original plan off the calendar. Related: [PHOTOS] 3,000-Acre Pack Fire Near Mammoth Mountain, CA, is Now 56% Contained “Thanks to the teamwork of Mother Nature and our snowmaking crews, these […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | November 17, 2025 0 Comments
Mammoth Mountain, CA, Delays Opening Day Again Amid Incoming Storm View this post on Instagram What was initially set to be a one-day delay now may stretch further as Mammoth Mountain has announced it will not open for skiing and riding this Saturday, November 15. The resort cited changes in the storm cycle and cold, snowy conditions ahead, saying that it will stand by until conditions are safe and optimal. […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | November 13, 2025 0 Comments
Navigating the Chaos: The White Ribbon of Death You either love it or hate it. The snowy strip of snowsport survivalism. The pitiful path of piss-drunk plankers. The frozen freeway of flailing fools. The White Ribbon of Death! Some see it as a trap to be avoided at all costs. Some see it as a chaotic opportunity to start their season before most others. In my opinion, the […] Jon Roubik | October 27, 2025 2 Comments
Trollhaugen Troll Ski Area, WI, Hints at November 1 Opening With Social Media Countdown Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation Area is already looking toward winter, teasing a potential early November opening with a lighthearted post on social media this week. On Monday, the resort shared snowy images from the mountain along with the hashtag #SnowReminder, noting that the ski season could be just 68 days away. The playful caption pointed to a likely November 1 opening—a […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | August 27, 2025 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Opening Day is Less Than 100-Days Away The countdown has begun! We are less than 100 days away from the start of the 2025-26 ski season at Palisades Tahoe, California. Mark your calendars—opening day is scheduled for November 26, weather and conditions permitting. With the longest season in Tahoe, you’ll be back on 6,000 acres of legendary terrain at North America’s largest Ikon Pass destination. Trending Today: […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 20, 2025 0 Comments
4 New Zealand Ski Resorts Set to Open This Weekend After Heavy Snowfall New Zealand ski season is set to kick off this Saturday, June 14, with four major resorts—Mt. Hutt, The Remarkables, Coronet Peak, and Cardrona—welcoming skiers and snowboarders after a series of storms blanketed the region in fresh snow. Mt. Hutt had initially planned to open on Friday, June 13, but was postponed by a day due to unsafe conditions following […] Industry News Kiwi Brains | June 13, 2025 0 Comments
Valle Nevado, Chile, is Opening This Friday, June 13 Following a historic winter last year, Valle Nevado, Chile, is officially set to open for the 2025 season on June 13, one week earlier than planned. Valle Nevado offers North American skiers and riders a prime opportunity to keep the turns going long after their home mountains close. Located in the Chilean Andes just 90 minutes from Santiago, Valle Nevado is […] Featured Video Gregg Frantz | June 11, 2025 0 Comments
Jack Frost Will Be The First Pennsylvania Ski Resort To Open This Season Jack Frost to Open on Wednesday, Dec. 4 for the 2023-24 Winter Season First Pennsylvania Ski Resort to Open This Season! WHAT: Today, Jack Frost announced that it will open its slopes at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4 – making it the first resort in Pennsylvania to open for the 2024/25 ski and ride season. Media are invited to join […] Industry News Press Release | December 3, 2024 0 Comments
4 Pennsylvania Ski Resorts Are Opening This Week Colder temperatures have finally dropped low enough for many ski resorts throughout Pennsylvania to fire up their snow guns. Crews at 15 Pennsylvania Ski Resorts cranked up their snowmaking systems, officially kicking off snowmaking operations for the start of the 2024-25 winter season. The forecast for this week is for temperatures to be consistently low enough for ski resorts to […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 1, 2024 0 Comments
[PHOTOS] Big Sky Resort, MT, Kicks Off Winter Season With Massive 1,500-Acre Opening Bluebird powder day welcomed skiers to the 24-25 season; Powder Seeker and The Bowl are expected to open mid-morning tomorrow BIG SKY, Montana – November 27, 2024 – Big Sky Resort in Montana kicked off its 2024-25 winter season today with one of North America’s largest terrain openings, giving skiers and riders access to more than 1,500 acres of perfect […] Industry News Press Release | November 28, 2024 0 Comments
Big White Ski Resort, BC, Opens Early With Record-Breaking Attendance as Canada’s First With 100% Natural Snow Big White Ski Resort in British Columbia celebrated the early opening of its eagerly awaited 61st season on Friday, November 22, breaking records with over 2,500 visitors on opening day. Related: Big White Ski Resort, BC, to Open Early on Friday, November 22 With Half-Price Lift Tickets With a remarkable 41-inch (103-centimeter) alpine snow base and some of the best […] Industry News Press Release | November 25, 2024 0 Comments
Brundage Mountain, ID, Will Open This Friday, November 22, For its Earliest Opening in Nearly 2 Decades This week, Idaho will add another mountain to its list of ski resorts. Brundage Mountain plans to operate seven days a week, conditions permitting. According to a press release, the independent resort expects to run the Bluebird Express, Bear Chair, and Easy Street Triple Chairs on opening day, with additional lifts and more terrain opening as soon as conditions permit. […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | November 20, 2024 0 Comments
Sugar Bowl Resort, CA, Opens This Weekend With $39 Lift Tickets NORDEN, Calif. (Nov. 18, 2024) – In honor of Sugar Bowl, California’s grand opening in 1939, $39 lift tickets will be available for all ages during Opening Weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 22-24, when purchased in advance online. This special rate celebrates Sugar Bowl’s proud legacy as one of the oldest ski areas in the West and a cornerstone […] Industry News Press Release | November 18, 2024 0 Comments
Vail, CO, Opening Day Report: Blue Skies, No Lines, and High Vibes Report from November 15, 2024 The largest ski resort in Colorado opened the season in style last Friday, November 15, on a beautiful day with five lifts spinning. Bringing visitors to a base area at mid-Vail via Gondola One, Vail Resort opened its signature opening day runs Ramshorn and Swingsville under the Mountaintop Express Lift (4). The Avanti Express Lift […] Conditions Report Logan Tepper | November 18, 2024 0 Comments