Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Catamount Mountain Resort, NY—Carving Memories I have such fond memories of winter mornings waking up before dawn and getting on the road to Catamount Mountain Resort in Upstate New York. The night before each trip, it was hard for me to sleep. I imagined the runs that awaited me, twisting and turning along the ridge lines. It wasn’t just spending time with my dad. It […] Luke Smith | June 4, 2025 0 Comments
Whaleback Mountain, NH, Hits $250K Fundraising Goal, Lift Repairs set to Begin by July Whaleback Mountain has reached its $250,000 fundraising goal, allowing the nonprofit ski area to move forward with critical repairs to its only chairlift, the resort confirmed in a social media post on Sunday. “We asked for help, and you showed up in a big way,” the resort wrote. “Together, we raised over $250,000 to keep Whaleback alive and thriving.” The […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 19, 2025 0 Comments
Rain and Warm Weather Force Temporary Closure at Killington Resort, VT, This Week Killington Resort has announced a temporary closure due to sustained rain and warm temperatures that have significantly impacted the snowpack, according to a resort blog post published early Wednesday morning. The resort, which has logged 174 operating days so far this season, will remain closed through Friday, May 9, as staff work to preserve existing snow and prepare terrain for […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 7, 2025 0 Comments
Burke Mountain, VT, New Owners Aim to Triple Snowmaking Capacity in Time for 2025–26 Ski Season After nearly a decade in federal receivership, Burke Mountain Resort in Vermont officially has new owners. On Friday, May 2, 2025, the Bear Den Partners ownership group closed on the purchase of the 72-year-old ski area in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, setting the stage for a new era of independent ownership and mountain investment. Related: Burke Mountain Resort, VT, Sells for […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 6, 2025 0 Comments
Yes, There is a Place to Ski and Ride All Season Long For Free In a world where everything is becoming more expensive, people search for ways to save money. The ski industry is no different. Lift ticket prices are approaching $300 a day at some resorts around the United States. Plenty of ski resorts offer lift tickets for under $100, but those are usually smaller independent resorts. Those mountains represent the heart and […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 17, 2024 0 Comments
Hatley Pointe Mountain Resort Set To Usher In A New Era of Skiing in North Carolina Operating and running a ski resort has many unique challenges, such as the unpredictability of the weather, the difficulty in seasonal staffing, and the ever-changing environment around climate change. It takes an experienced team to successfully operate a business with several moving parts, such as mountain operations, guest services, food and beverage operations, marketing, and a host of other variables. […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | November 21, 2024 0 Comments
Blue Hills Ski Area, MA, Seeking Proposals for Recreation Operations Blue Hills Ski Area, located 17 miles south of downtown Boston, Massachusetts, and 35 miles north of Providence, Rhode Island, is formally accepting proposals for recreation operations and a 25-year lease for the ski area. In efforts to keep year-round activities operating at the space, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (‘DCR’) is actively seeking interested parties who are […] Industry News Noah DeVries | March 17, 2024 3 Comments
’24/’25 Season Passes for Gunstock Mountain Resort, NH, are on Sale Now Season passes for the 2024/2025 winter season for Gunstock Mountain Resort, New Hampshire, are now on sale. Skiers and snowboarders can get the greatest value and lowest price on next winter’s lift access by purchasing their season pass before prices increase on May 1. Gunstock offers season pass options to suit every skier and snowboarder: Winter Prime, valid every day […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 13, 2024 0 Comments
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