Japanese Ski Resort Reports 282″ Base Japan got buried alive in powder this season. I mean—it always does, but this year it was truly ‘extra deep.’ In the central and northern prefectures of Nagano, Niigata, Gunma, and Aomori, snow depths have reached an astonishing 6 to 7 meters—nearly 20 to 23 feet—with more on the way. At Tengendai Kogen, a resort sitting around 1,600 meters (5,250 […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | April 9, 2025 0 Comments
Purgatory, CO, Announces Major Lift and Terrain Expansion Coming For 2025–26 Ski Season Purgatory Resort, Colorado, announced a major capital improvement project for this summer, including the construction of the new Gelande triple chairlift and the development of up to five new trails and trail connectors. Scheduled to debut for the 2025–26 winter season, the project will expand frontside terrain and enhance skier access to the top of the mountain, independent of the […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 9, 2025 0 Comments
Boyne Mountain, MI, is Still Blowing Snow in April While ski resorts across North America are slowly starting to close for the season, one resort in the Midwest refuses to call it quits just yet—and perhaps anytime soon. On April 7 and 8, Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls, Michigan, fired up snow guns across the hill to help hold on to the last of winter. This 2024-25 season was […] Industry News John Cunningham | April 9, 2025 0 Comments
How Trump’s Tariffs Affect the U.S. Ski Industry A new round of sweeping tariffs imposed by the Trump administration this month is sending shockwaves through the American ski industry. Effective April 5, a 10% global tariff has taken hold, with a 20% reciprocal tariff on goods from the European Union that went into effect on April 9. The moves come under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | April 9, 2025 0 Comments
5 Noteworthy Ski Resorts That Don’t Rely on Artificial Snowmaking Many challenges and factors affect a ski resort season. Operational costs, staffing, and mountain upgrades are variables that resorts have to deal with every year. Climate change and warmer temperatures have made it increasingly challenging for all ski resorts to have a successful season. Some regions worldwide have seen less snowfall over the last decade, which can lead to a shorter operating […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | April 8, 2025 0 Comments
New Public Survey Seeks Input on Little Cottonwood Canyon, UT, Traffic Solutions As debate continues over how to address traffic congestion in Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon, a nonprofit group is calling on the public to help shape the solution. Related: Skip the Ski Traffic and Take Colorado’s Winter Park Express Train Canyon Guard, an advocacy organization focused on protecting the natural and recreational value of LCC, has launched a new public survey […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | April 8, 2025 1 Comment
Stevens Pass, WA, Reverses Paid Parking Plan After Community Criticism Stevens Pass Ski Resort in Washington has reversed its decision to implement a paid parking reservation system for the 2025-26 winter season following significant community feedback. The resort will maintain the current hybrid parking model used this season, which combines free and paid parking options on weekends and peak days, emphasizing reservations and carpool incentives. Related: Stevens Pass, WA, to […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 8, 2025 0 Comments
Spring Skiing Thrives at Banff Sunshine Village, AB, After Record Snowfall Banff Sunshine Village, Alberta, has wrapped up its snowiest March in eight years, with a remarkable 167 cm (65 inches) of fresh snow. This milestone sets the stage for an unforgettable spring ski season at Canada’s highest ski resort, which boasts an extended season running until May 19, 2025. Related: Huge March Snowfall Sets Banff Sunshine Village, AB, Up for […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 8, 2025 0 Comments
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