The 5 Most Impactful News Stories of the 2024-25 Ski Season The 2024–25 ski season in North America was one of the most eventful in recent memory, marked by inconsistent snowfall, major resort expansions, labor strikes, and shifting dynamics across the industry. From transformative infrastructure projects at top destinations to ski patrols walking off the job in high-profile disputes, the season was a reflection of both the ski world’s growing pains […] Industry News Brent Glogau | April 30, 2025 0 Comments
Brain Post: Ralston Purina (Yes, the Pet Food) Owned Which Colorado Ski Resorts? This is breaking news to me, but in case you were wondering who owned Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, and Keystone before their current owners… it was Ralston Purina. So, next time you’re heading westbound on I-70 through Denver on your way to ski, and you get that big whiff of Purina pet food from the factory that seems to overlook the […] Brains Luke Guilford | September 10, 2023 0 Comments
The Future of Ski Resort Ownership and Viability There were 473 ski areas in the United States that operated during the 2022-23 season. In 1970, there were over 1,000. Over the last 10 years, the number has fluctuated mostly in the 470 range. Some new resorts have opened, some have closed, and even others have re-opened. Of the 473 ski areas that operated last season, 103 of those […] Industry News Brent Glogau | December 15, 2022 4 Comments
Brundage Mountain Resort, ID Under New Ownership Brundage Mountain Resort, located outside McCall, Idaho, will have a new owner this winter. Brundage Mountain Holdings, LLC will be taking over ownership duties from longtime owners, the DeBoer Family. The new company is just recently established and will be led by a familiar face around the ski resort, current Brundage President Bob Looper. The rest of the company is […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | November 6, 2020 0 Comments
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