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“Untracked After 24 Hours”: Reed Hastings’ Vision for Private Skiing at Powder Mountain, UT

Fresh powder that stays untracked a full day after a storm is the dream for most skiers. For Reed Hastings, it’s part of the business model. Speaking with journalist Graham Bensinger on In Depth, Hastings described his vision for Utah’s Powder Mountain — a resort where snow can remain “only partially tracked 24 hours after the powder,” thanks to limited […]

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Sophie Jacobs | April 7, 2026
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Plans for Stagecoach Mountain Ranch Private Resort Near Steamboat, CO, Moving Forward with Modifications

Stagecoach Mountain Ranch (SMR) is a planned concept to resurrect a ski area that ceased operations 50 years ago into a private ski and golf resort 25 minutes from Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Discovery Land Company, which developed the Yellowstone Club, another private resort in Montana, is behind the plan. SMR is being compared to the Yellowstone Club due to its […]

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Avatar photo Brent Glogau | October 21, 2024
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Stagecoach Mountain Ranch Private Resort Near Steamboat, CO, Presents Plans to Local Residents Amid Scrutiny

Stagecoach Mountain Ranch (SMR) is a planned concept to resurrect a ski area that ceased operations 50 years ago into a private ski and golf resort near Steamboat, Colorado. Discovery Land Company, which developed the Yellowstone Club, another private resort in Montana, is behind the plan. There were rumors back in 2017 that the ski area might reopen after Don […]

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Avatar photo Brent Glogau | July 17, 2024
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White Pine Ski Area, WY, Sold To Billionaire Joe Ricketts

After being on the market for four years, White Pine Ski Area in Pinedale, Wyoming, has been officially sold to billionaire Joe Ricketts, the founder and former CEO of TD Ameritrade and the owner of the Chicago Cubs. The resort’s previous owners, Alan and Robyn Blackburn, expressed a mix of emotions over the sale.  “Selling White Pine is bittersweet for […]

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Alfred Arnaud | May 16, 2024
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Membership to the Rebranded Windham Mountain Club, NY, Will Cost $200,000

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Earlier, in 2023, the Windham Mountain Club, New York, located two hours north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, proudly introduced its new name and presented exciting plans for the 2023/2024 ski season and beyond. Formerly known as Windham Mountain, the resort unveiled its first master plan update, outlining a substantial investment of more than $70 million in […]

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Avatar photo Brent Glogau | December 27, 2023
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How Much Money Would You Pay For Private Resort Skiing?

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I hate waiting in lift lines. You probably do too. It’s no surprise that the backcountry segment of the ski industry continues to explode. Peace and quiet, untouched snow, what’s not to like? Well, the backcountry does have a few downsides. Why slog all day for a couple runs when you can knock out hot laps on a powder day at […]

Mike Lavery | August 5, 2022
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Exclusive Wyoming Ranch to Offer Private Cat-Accessed Ski Resort to Guests this Winter

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Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection in Wyoming is a 30,000-acre working cattle ranch in Wyoming. It is also a favorite with celebrities and VIPs for its exclusive Lodge & Spa with upscale log cabins made for outdoor enthusiasts. And this winter season they are offering guests an extra-special perk: a private mountain ski retreat all to themselves writes the Robb […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | September 20, 2019
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