Town of Nederland, CO, Approves $120 Million Purchase of Eldora Mountain Resort The Town of Nederland, Colorado, has formally approved the purchase of Eldora Mountain Resort, marking one of the rare instances in which a U.S. municipality has moved to acquire a ski resort from a corporate owner. On January 6, 2026, the Nederland Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the $120 million acquisition of the ski area from POWDR, concluding […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | January 7, 2026 1 Comment
Christy Sports Celebrates Locals’ Appreciation Sale With Exclusive Deals Across the Nation Winter’s just around the corner, and Christy Sports is kicking off the 2025-26 ski season with its annual Locals’ Appreciation Sale—a multi-state celebration packed with gear deals, free services, and exclusive resort pass offers. Whether you’re tuning up for another season at Loveland, Crystal Mountain, or Solitude, this is the perfect time to get ready for fresh snow while saving […] Industry News Brent Glogau | October 29, 2025 0 Comments
Find Incredible Bargains at This Massive Ski Gear Sale from Lost Luggage in Alabama The United States’ only retailer of lost luggage, Unclaimed Baggage, is set to host its 44th annual Ski Sale event on November 1, 2025. While Scottsboro, Alabama, might not be known for its ski slopes, thousands of skiers and snowboarders will make their way to the Yellowhammer state to get their hands on some bargains at the ski gear sale […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | October 12, 2025 0 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Launches 60th Anniversary Lift Ticket Sale Friday, August 1 Jackson Hole Mountain Resort will open sales for its 2025-26 lift tickets on Friday, August 1, marking the start of the resort’s 60th anniversary season. The annual early sale offers significant discounts for guests planning winter visits and includes new pass options designed to expand access and flexibility. The limited-time promotion runs through August 31 and includes up to 45% […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | July 31, 2025 0 Comments
POWDR Corp. Announces It Will Not Sell Mt. Bachelor, OR, After All After nearly eight months of speculation and anticipation, POWDR Corp. announced on Friday, April 4, that it will no longer pursue the sale of Mt. Bachelor. The company, which has owned the Central Oregon resort since 2001, stated that it had evaluated all factors involved and ultimately decided to retain ownership “indefinitely.” “There are numerous factors involved in evaluating a […] Industry News Brent Glogau | April 5, 2025 0 Comments
South Africa’s Only Ski Resort, Tiffindell Ski Resort, is for Sale South Africa’s Tiffindell Ski Resort has been struggling for years after COVID-19 restrictions and inconsistent snowfall have caused a decrease in sales. While the resort has snowmaking equipment available, the cost of operating the snow cannons is no longer sustainable. The resort was unable to recover its economic situation and will not open its gates for skiers and snowboarders. The […] Industry News Leander Walchshöfer | July 1, 2024 0 Comments
[SOLD] Silverton Mountain, CO, Gets New Ownership Over the last two decades, Silverton Mountain in Colorado has made its name by providing adventure seekers with dramatic big mountain terrain and a uniquely exhilarating skiing experience. The mountain sits in the heart of the San Juan Range and is renowned globally for its backcountry and helicopter access. Established in 2001 by Aaron and Jen Brill, this ski destination […] Industry News Kenneth Condon | September 27, 2023 0 Comments
Score Great Deals on Ski Gear and So Much More at ‘Powder Daze’ This Labor Day Weekend Labor Day sales across all industries are to be expected. Just like any other long weekend holiday, retailers rely on consumers who just want to shop and spend money. Christy Sports is no exception as they are back for the 13th year of their premier early-season ski clearance sale branded as Powder Daze. Only this year it is much more an […] Industry News Brent Glogau | August 24, 2023 0 Comments
Qantas Offering Discount for Flights to BC, Canada, Next Winter Australia’s flag carrier Qantas recently launched a sale for skiers and boarders looking to ride in British Columbia, Canada, next year. The airline is offering a $200 discount for return flights booked to Vancouver, Canada, via Sydney, perfect for a one-day ticket to most resorts. The offer is valid for flights between October 21st, 2023, and March 30th, 2024. British […] Industry News Anton Lengyel | June 16, 2023 0 Comments
Start Haus Announces Annual Labor Day Weekend Ski Consignment Sale in Truckee, CA Truckee, Calif. (Aug 4, 2022) – The annual Start Haus Ski Consignment Sale is set to take place over Labor Day Weekend, Sept 2 to Sept 5, 2022. Each year the local ski shop takes in over 1,000 pairs of used skis from customers which they in turn resell during the event. The gear ranges from recreational skis to race […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 5, 2022 1 Comment
DPS 2022-2023 Dreamtime Event Starts Today DPS Skis has kicked off its annual Dreamtime event today (July 25) until August 10, ushering in its next generation of equipment along with its only sale of the year. Here’s your guide for all-things-Dreamtime. Starting off with some of DPS’ new limited-edition products. DPS’ Powderworks skis are released in limited quantities once a year during Dreamtime and their unique […] Industry News Clay Malott | July 25, 2022 0 Comments
Whistler Blackcomb, BC, to Sell Chairs From Recently Retired Red Chair & Creekside Gondola Whistler Blackcomb/Vail Resorts have generously donated the recently retired chairs and gondola cabins to help raise funds for both the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation and the Epic Promise Foundation. Related: Vail Resorts Announces $320 Million ‘Epic Lift Upgrade’ With 19 New Chairlifts Across 14 Resorts For $500 per chair or $900 per gondola, you can own a piece of Whistler Blackcomb […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 3, 2022 1 Comment
Don’t Miss The Locals Pop-Up Sale in Boulder, CO Tomorrow: New, Used, and Recycled Gear on Sale October 30th Attention! Humans in Boulder, Denver, Colorado Front Range. The Locals Sale is having a pop-up shop this Saturday, October 30, in Boulder, Colorado. Don’t miss out on scoring the best deals while helping to recycle new and used gear that would otherwise sit unused in a pro’s closet or brand’s warehouse. The pop-up event will be like….well, have you ever seen […] Industry News Guest Author | October 29, 2021 0 Comments
Ikon Pass Announces Expanded Adventure Assurance Benefits for Winter 20/21 On April 17, Ikon Pass introduced Adventure Assurance, the industry’s first free program designed to alleviate uncertainty and provide flexibility to 20/21 pass holders. Today, Ikon Pass announces expanded Adventure Assurance benefits and more options to offer pass holders peace of mind for winter 20/21. Related: Ikon Pass Announces 20/21 Spring Promotion Extension to June 16, 2020 Whether pass holders […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 5, 2020 1 Comment
Grouse Mountain, BC. Purchased By One Of Canada’s Richest Families Grouse Mountain, BC. including all operations of the four-season resort and over 1,200 acres of land, has been sold to the Gaglardi Family, who also own the Dallas Stars NHL team, Denny’s restaurants across Canada, and multiple hotel chains. The Gaglardi family company, Northland Properties Corporation, has invested in ski companies before, and they currently also own Revelstoke Mountain Resort, […] Industry News Lucy Ferneyhough | January 13, 2020 1 Comment
New Belgium Beer Company Purchased New Belgium Brewing announced last week that it will be purchased by Australian based Lion Little World Beverage Company. New Belgium is the fourth-largest craft brewery in the United States and the largest in Colorado. The sale is expected to finalize by the end of the year assuming the approval of all stockholders. The company had been completely employee-owned until […] Industry News Robert Hansen | December 2, 2019 0 Comments
Alyeska Resort, AK Should be a Bucket List Resort for All | Buy Next Year’s Pass before June 3rd for the Best Pricing Located in the gorgeous Chugach State Park in a glacier-carved valley in the heart of Girdwood, Alaska, Alyeska Resort is truly a playground for all levels of skiers and riders and has built its reputation on steep terrain and deep snowpack. Offering 1,610 skiable acres, 76 named trails and over 669″ of snow annually, Alyeska should be a bucket list resort […] Industry News Steven Agar | May 11, 2018 0 Comments
REI Launches New Site For Used Gear | Over 20,000 Products Already Available REI launched their beta Used Gear site this week and there’s already 20,000+ products available. The products that are on the site used to be sold at their “garage sale” events, but they decided to turn it into a website. This program will decrease the amount of waste that is going into landfills and it allows consumers to get a better deal […] Industry News Chris Wallner | October 11, 2017 0 Comments
Popular BC Ski Area Sold To Chinese Investment Group After going on the market back in September 2016, a deal is being finalized to sell Grouse Mountain B.C. The current owners, the Mclaughlin Family, were asking a price of $200 million CAD for the 1,200+ acre area of land. Although the details have not been released, it is believed that they will be selling the resort to the Minsheng Investment […] Industry News Jake Rubnitz | July 18, 2017 0 Comments
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