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Private Ski Area Approved in Nevada’s Ruby Mountains After Public Resort Plan Denied

A long-discussed ski resort in Nevada’s Ruby Mountains is back on track, but not in the way many had originally hoped. After a failed push to build a public-facing resort in 2024, landowner Peter Christodoulo has now received approval to move forward with a private ski area on his ranch outside Elko. Related: A Long Overdue Ski Resort is Finally […]

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Avatar photo Brent Glogau | March 24, 2026
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Tamarack Resort, ID, Announces Phase One Sales for Aspen Townhomes

Tamarack Resort, Idaho, announced its launch of Aspen Townhomes this week.  60 new mountain modern homes will be located inside of a gated community just 90 miles north of Boise, Idaho.  Tamarack is currently in Phase 1 of sales, with the first residences available being 16 townhomes ranging from 1,975 to 2,255 square feet with two to four bedrooms. The […]

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Noah Wehrman | February 11, 2026
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Eaglebrook Middle School, MA: This Private School Has its Own Ski Area

Athletics is huge in the United States, with popular leagues like the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB grossing billions of dollars every year. Sports are part of the American culture, and it starts very early in children’s lives. From elementary school to high school and college, sports are a constant presence. It is not uncommon to find schools throughout the […]

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Avatar photo Gregg Frantz | September 6, 2024
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Private Canadian Ski Resort Craigleith to Host its First-Ever FIS Snowboard Parallel Giant-Slalom World Cup Event

Craigleith Ski Club in Ontario, Canada, will host its first-ever FIS Snowboard Parallel Giant Slalom World Cup event. Last season the Canadian ski resort hosted the FIS Ski Cross World Cup Finals on March 16-18, 2023. Next year, from February 15-16, 2024, the resort will host a double World Cup event, featuring both a parallel giant slalom and a parallel […]

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Julia Schneemann | December 7, 2023
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South Dakota Ski Area Set to Reopen as a Private Luxury Ski Community

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If the allure of a private ski community intrigues you then you may want to look into Deer Mountain Village. For the last two years, it has undergone a revitalization project to make it a truly undiscovered gem. Not only will you get the ultimate in private skiing, but it will have year-round activities like mountain biking, fishing, hiking, golf, […]

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Avatar photo Brent Glogau | June 14, 2023
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Private Montana Ski Area ‘Wraith Hill’ Lists for $3.5 Million

Constructed in 1968, Wraith Hill is a 160-acre private ski area in western Montana near the town of Anaconda, approximately two hours west of Bozeman. The ski area has six ski runs, a lodge, guest cabin, a shop, and an equipment barn all bordering on thousands of acres of national forest land that would provide easy backcountry touring access. Wraith […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | April 18, 2023
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Colorado Ranch with Private Ski Area and Saloon Sells for $30M

Five bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, a three-story log staircase, a saloon, and a handful of private ski runs make up this Grand County, Colo. ranch which just sold for $30 million.  Welcome to Elk Island Ranch.  Related: $57.25-Million Mansion Becomes Most Expensive Home Ever Sold in Vail, CO Elk Island Ranch has roughly 6,343 secluded acres and is located about 50 […]

Avatar photo SnowBrains | January 7, 2021
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Colorado Ranch with Private Ski Area Could be Yours for Just $36-Million

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Elk Island Ranch, a 6,343-acre playground that features its own private ski area near the mountain town of Kremmling, Colorado has gone on sale for a cool $36-million. Located right between Winter Park and Steamboat Springs, and an hour from the I-70 corridor resorts, the ranch is a true four-season compound with trails for mountain biking, rivers for fly fishing and […]

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Steven Agar | August 20, 2018
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