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Placer County Planning Commission, CA, Unanimously Recommends Approval of Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan

The Placer County Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan to the Placer County Board of Supervisors. The plan will be considered for approval by the Placer County Board of Supervisors in May of this year. It reflects significant public input gathered during more than 300 community meetings and participation from over […]
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Banff Sunshine, AB, Wins “Best Overall Ski Destination” Award

OnTheSnow, the world’s most visited snow sports website, presented its award for Best Overall Ski Destination today to SkiBig3’s Banff Sunshine, Alberta, at the Mountain Travel Symposium in Whistler, British Columbia. OnTheSnow.com’s users, who collectively post thousands of firsthand reports and reviews every season, rated and reviewed resorts they’ve visited for characteristics such as all-mountain terrain, après-ski, family activities, and […]
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Colorado’s Copper Mountain Extends Season to Sunday, May 3

Copper Mountain, Colorado, announced on social media that the resort will extend its season to Sunday, May 3, $49  lift tickets for the final week of skiing. The mountain initially planned to close on Sunday, April 26, but now skiers and snowboarders have an extra week to grab those great spring laps. Copper credits early-season snowmaking —starting October 1, 2025— along […]
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Snowboarding Pioneer Paul Alden Dies at Age 89

Paul Alden, one of the key behind-the-scenes architects of competitive snowboarding in North America, died on April 9, 2026. He was 89. In the mid-1980s, when snowboarding was still fighting for the right to exist at ski resorts, Alden was doing the work that rarely gets noticed — working the phones, navigating institutional resistance, and helping build the organizational infrastructure […]
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Vail Resorts Challenges Lawsuit Threatening Key Park City, UT, Chairlifts

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The legal battle over the slopes at Park City Mountain is intensifying as Vail Resorts moves to shut down a lawsuit that could potentially halt operations at two major ski lifts. According to reporting by The Park Record, the resort operator filed a motion last week to dismiss a complaint brought forward by UI Charitable Advisors, a Provo-based nonprofit that claims […]
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Silver Mountain, ID, General Manager Writes Sincere, Openhearted Letter About In-Bounds Avalanche

On March 13, 2026, Silver Mountain, Idaho was in the midst of an intense winter storm. A tree had fallen on part of the gondola, which brings skiers from the town of Kellogg, Idaho up to the ski area, delaying opening. After extensive avalanche mitigation work by the Silver Mountain Ski Patrol, two separate skier triggered in-bounds avalanches were observed, […]
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Wind Gust Likely Triggered Fatal Swiss Gondola Crash, Investigators Say

A powerful and sudden gust of wind is emerging as the most likely cause of the fatal gondola accident on the Titlis Xpress lift, according to early findings from investigators and the system’s manufacturer. The crash, which occurred shortly before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, killed a 61-year-old woman who was alone in an eight-person cabin. The gondola detached […]
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U.S. Snowboarder Chloe Kim Named TIME 100 Most Influential People

U.S. snowboarder Chloe Kim has been named to the TIME 100 Most Influential People of 2026, a recognition that places her alongside global leaders, artists, and change makers. She joins the likes of astronaut Reid Wiseman, singer/songwriter Luke Combs, and —in the subcategory “Icons” like herself — fellow Team USA Olympian Alysa Liu. Related: U.S. Alpine Skier Mikaela Shiffrin Named […]
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Alterra Mountain Company Is Leading U.S. Skiing on Climate — Here’s What Its 2025 Report Shows

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Alterra Mountain Company Releases its 2025 Impact Report Today, Alterra Mountain Company released its 2025 Forward Stance Impact Report, championing its ongoing commitment to Social Responsibility. Organizing around four key pillars – Planet, People, Community, and Responsibility – the Forward Stance platform is designed to support the company’s employees, communities, and partners across its portfolio of 19 North American mountain […]
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Big White Ski Resort, BC, Wraps the Season With High-Energy Send Off & Slush Cup Weekend

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Big White Ski Resort, British Columbia, closed out the 2025-26 season in unforgettable fashion, as skiers and snowboarders gathered for a weekend packed with sunshine, music, and high-spirited celebration. The first-ever Send Off event in the village and the legendary Slush Cup returned on April 4 and 5 as a highlight-filled finale, bringing the community together for two days of […]
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“Sweeping Restructuring” of U.S. Forest Service Fuels Public Lands Concerns

On March 31, 2026, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a “sweeping restructuring” of the U.S. Forest Service, including relocation of the headquarters to Salt Lake City, Utah, closing all nine regional offices, and closing 57 out of 77 research stations. The restructuring has been characterized by many nonprofit groups, including Protect Our Winters, The Wilderness Society, and The Sierra […]
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Are You Owed Money? Vail Resorts Ski Instructor Wage Lawsuit Deadline Is Tomorrow — April 15

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A critical deadline is fast approaching in the Vail Resorts ski instructor wage lawsuit. Eligible workers have until Wednesday, April 15, to opt in to Quint et al. v. Vail Resorts, Inc.—Civil Action No. 20-cv-03569. The case is currently before the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, presided over by Judge Daniel D. Domenico. Related: 3 Employees File Lawsuit […]
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Arizona Snowbowl is Opening for 2 Bonus Days on April 14 & 15 With $12 Tickets

Arizona Snowbowl’s 2025-26 season isn’t over yet. The resort plans on opening Tuesday, April 14, and Wednesday, April 15, for two bonus days of skiing and snowboarding. Arizona Snowbowl initially announced it was closing for the season on Sunday, April 12. However, after receiving 8 inches of snow last night, it now plans on opening this week. The mountain will […]
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Palisades Tahoe, CA, Snow Report: 22 Inches in 24 Hours and 43-Inch Storm Total

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Palisades Tahoe Snow Report: 43-Inch Storm Total Over 3 Days The latest Palisades Tahoe, California, snow report tells a story of remarkable late-season resurgence. A sustained storm cycle has transformed conditions on the upper mountain, logging a foot of new snow overnight and driving the three-day storm total to 43 inches. The resort is now among the last Tahoe areas […]
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Which Ski Resorts Are Still Open in the West? Here’s All 24 — and When They Close

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The 2025–26 ski season across the American West is limping to a close in historic fashion. A combination of below-average snowfall and a record-breaking spring heat wave is sending snowpacks crashing. In Colorado, the season is being described as the worst in 50 years, with resorts opening less than half their usual terrain for much of the winter. In Utah, […]
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