Copper Mountain, CO – The U.S. Ski Team Speed Center at Copper Mountain is on track to open at the Colorado resort on Oct. 31, nearly two weeks earlier than it did during its inaugural year of operation last season. “Last year we had a few good days on the Speed Center before heading to … Continue reading Copper Readies for U.S. Ski Team Speed Training
Arapahoe Basin, CO – The White River National Forest has accepted Colorado ski resort Arapahoe Basin’s 2012 Master Development Plan (MDP). New projects in the plan include a zipline tour, a surface lift for access to Montezuma Bowl, increased snowmaking reservoir storage, and lift-served skiing … Continue Reading ››
Kananaskis Valley (AB), Canada – Earlier today we reported that snowmaking and natural snowfall will combine to kick off the Canadian ski season this weekend at Nakiska, but we now have learned that Mt. Norquay in Banff will get the jump on Nakiska tomorrow. Mt. Norquay will open at noon tomorrow as the first ski … Continue reading UPDATE: Canadian Ski Season to Open Tomorrow…at Norquay
Ruka, Finland – Ruka ski resort in Finnish Lapland opened the ski season yesterday, once again the first resort in Northern Europe to open as it has been for the past 10 years. Ruka is Finland’s most popular ski resort. Its northern location, only 30 km from the Russian border ensures a nine-month ski season … Continue reading Winter Starts in Finland
Tahoe City, CA – There’s nothing like a three-foot snowfall to get the ball rolling. This week’s powerful early winter storm in the Sierra has prompted two California ski resorts to fire up their lifts. Squaw Valley will open for a single benefit day on Thursday, while Boreal on Donner Summit will get things started … Continue reading California Ski Season Starts Tomorrow
Mammoth Lakes, CA – With more than a foot of snow in the past 24 hours and the storm continuing unabated, Mammoth Mountain is gearing up for a ski and snowboard season that will open on Thursday, Nov. 8, and once again, it will be a festive affair. Mammoth Mountain’s Opening Weekend promises live performances … Continue reading Mammoth Opening Now Barely Two Weeks Away
Stevens Pass, WA – Stevens Pass is honoring the Washington State ski and snowboard resort’s 75th anniversary this winter and the resort is celebrating with a season full of events and more than $1 million in improvements by the resort’s new ownership group, including new state-of-the-art grooming … Continue Reading ››
