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Who Reopened and Who Closed in 2024-25 as the Number of Operating U.S. Ski Areas Continues to Be in Flux

Views of Lake Tahoe from Homewood Mountain Resort. Photo Credit: Homewood Mountain Resort

The number of active ski areas in the United States is subject to change each season due to various factors such as weather conditions, financial viability, and operational decisions. Thankfully, The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast tracks these changes meticulously and has stated that as of the 2024–25 winter season, there are 501 operational ski areas across the country. This […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | April 25, 2025
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Where in the World Are All the Ski Resorts?

There are over 6,000 ski resorts in the world. Some skiers and snowboarders have been all over the world to explore them; however, many have only visited a few. This map visually represents where all the resorts are in the world. Take a look. Some Observations There is a ski resort on every continent except Antarctica. As expected, most ski […]

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Avatar photo Brent Thomas | July 25, 2022
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Daylight Savings Could Be Permanent in Utah by 2023—What Does that Mean for the Ski Industry?

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For Utah residents, this could be the last year you have to adjust your clock for Daylight Savings.  Utah legislature, SB175, will couple the state among the few others that have taken a step away from the biannual time change between daylight savings and standard time. Residents will still spring forward and jump back this year, but 2023 may be the […]

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Aunika Skogen | March 30, 2022
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New Zealand Ski Areas Will Reopen Tomorrow as Country Moves to Alert Level 2

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Ski resorts in New Zealand will reopen tomorrow when the strict lockdown expires at midnight tonight. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today that all of the country, with the exception of Auckland, will move to Alert Level Two. Related: New Zealand Ski Fields Forced to Close as Prime Minister Enforces Strict Lockdown After First Covid Case in 6-Months The […]

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Kiwi Brains | September 7, 2021
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The 15 Highest Ski Resorts In Colorado

Colorado is synonymous with skiing.  CO sees more skier visits than any other US state. The Centennial State is home to over 25 ski resorts and tons of elevation.  In fact, Colorado owns most of the highest elevation ski areas in North America. Here are the top 15: *** #1 – Silverton Mountain, 13,487 ft #2 – Telluride, 13,150 ft #3 […]

Mike Lavery | September 3, 2021
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What are the 9 Prettiest Ski Areas in North America?

North America is full of stunning mountain ranges from the Appalachians to the Chugach Range in Alaska. Each range is unique with distinguishing characteristics that make them all beautiful in their own way. There are countless ski areas with gorgeous views and we all have our own opinions about which is the prettiest. Many more resorts could arguably make the list. […]

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Dominic Gawel | March 17, 2021
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South Korea to Shut Down all Ski Areas through January 3rd

South Korea Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun recently announced it has closed its ski areas and winter tourist attractions from December 24th to January 3rd to help contain the spread of the nation’s third wave of COVID-19. This is one of the busiest parts of ski season and will contribute to slowing the spread in South Korea. South Korea has 21 […]

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Dominic Gawel | December 26, 2020
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Colorado Governor Revises, Intensifies Coronavirus Restrictions with New ‘Level Purple’ Tier | 7 Ski Areas Move to ‘Red Level’

  All aboard! This is the last stop towards another stay-at-home order for Colorado. 15 Colorado counties are moving to a revised Level Red by Friday after the governor announced in a press conference Tuesday that the state will be intensifying COVID-19 restrictions in areas of Colorado with concerningly high new daily case counts.  “We clearly need a more drastic […]

Martin Kuprianowicz | November 18, 2020
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Ski Areas Across the West Suspend Operations Due to Wildfire Threat

Rocky Mountain resorts might have been lucky enough to be buried under snowfall this week, but a number of ski areas on the west coast are currently battling with wildfire risk and extreme weather at the other end of the scale. A number of resorts are under immediate threat from the record-breaking wildfires currently ravaging California and Oregon. Just yesterday […]

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Firebrains | September 11, 2020
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7 Awesome Montana Ski Areas You’ve Never Heard Of

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When you hear the words, “Mom and Pop ski area,” you might picture a quaint small town resort with perhaps 200 feet of vertical and maybe as many skiable acres. Not so in Montana. Here are 7 awesome Montana ski areas you’ve never heard of, each with over 1,000 feet of vertical and plenty of annual snowfall. Lost Trail Powder […]

Lynn Barlow | August 7, 2020
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CEO of Aspen Ski Co. Hopeful That Some Colorado Ski Areas May Reopen Later This Season

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issued an executive order last Saturday requiring all ski areas in the state to close through March 22 and today, March 17, Vail Resorts announced that their resorts will remained closed for the rest of the season. But CEO and president of Aspen Ski Co. Mike Caplan is hopeful that some Colorado resorts will be able to […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | March 17, 2020
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The Top 15 BIGGEST Snowfall Totals in North America Season-to-Date…

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The holidays have came and went and have left many ski areas around North America with the thing we all wanted the most for Christmas: more snow! Several resorts have now received over 200+ inches of snowfall this season. Lo and behold, the 15 North American ski areas that have received the most snow so far this winter. Related: The […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | January 8, 2020
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What You Need To Know About Colorado’s New I-70 Traction Law

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Colorado’s New I -70 Traction Law has updated the requirements for vehicles driving on state highways during winter months. The new law, which went into effect on August 2nd, 2019 states that during an active Traction Law (also known as a Code 15), motorists must have either snow tires, tires with the mud/snow designation, or a four-wheel/all-wheel-drive vehicle. Related: New […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 30, 2019
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Denver’s Traffic Congestion Is Only Getting Worse, Study Predicts

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The amount of time spent in Denver traffic jams is expected to double over the next 20 years, according to an annual report on roadway congestion from the Denver Regional Council of Governments. This is bad news for Denver-area skiers who frequently travel to ski resorts along the I-70 corridor, one of Colorado’s most driven highways and home to many […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | October 18, 2019
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Colorado Ski Resorts Sent Record Rent Payment of $26.8-Million to The Government for 2017/18

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Colorado ski resorts operating on public land have once again sent a record rent payment to the US government. Based on revenues collected at 23 Colorado resorts, the 2017-18 rent payment was $26.8 million, the highest ever. Related: Record-Breaking Skier Visits Across Colorado Last Year With 5 Areas Also Reporting Record Revenue It is expected that that figure will continue […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | June 14, 2019
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