Georgetown, CO – Colorado’s Loveland Ski Area announced this morning that it will open for the 2013-14 ski and ride season this Thursday, four days after losing its annual battle with neighboring Arapahoe Basin to open first in the state.

Tignes, France – The opening weekend of the ski season in Tignes was marred by a large avalanche on Sunday that swept down onto a marked ski run. The Grand Motte Glacier … Continue Reading ››

Arapahoe Basin, CO – Thousands flocked to Arapahoe Basin ski area as the ski and snowboard season in Colorado officially opened this morning. PHOTOS: Lining up before opening (photo: Adrienne Saia Isaac) First chair of Colorado’s 2013-14 ski and snowboard season this morning at A-Basin. (photo: Dave Camara) Heading up (photo: Adrienne Saia Isaac) A … Continue reading PHOTOS and VIDEO: Ski Season Opens in Colorado →

Tannersville, PA – Two days after Spirit Realty announced the sale of Camelback Mountain Resort in eastern Pennsylvania for $69.25 million, the ski area’s buyer has identified itself. Kansas City, Mo.-based EPR Properties confirmed on Friday that the real estate investment trust (REIT) has closed on … Continue Reading ››

Salt Lake City, UT – The days are getting shorter and the nights are cooler, and snow is already falling in Utah. With winter’s cold temperatures, however, the need for warm jackets has never been greater for some of Utah’s population. Ski Utah and its 14 member resorts are collecting clean, gently used coats and … Continue reading Ski Utah Coat Drive to Help Locals in Need Stay Warm This Winter →

Lakewood, CO – The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) on Friday released its 13th Sustainable Slopes Annual Report detailing the ski industry’s progress in implementing the principles of its Environmental Charter during the 2012-13 season. Among the highlights, 115 ski areas endorsed the Climate Declaration issued this year by a coalition of leading U.S. companies … Continue reading Ski Industry Releases Annual Environmental Report →

Carrabassett Valley, ME – Expert skiers and riders now have a new reason to visit Sugarloaf this winter. Seven acres of steep terrain on the mountain’s backside, just below the Backside Snowfields and known variously by local names including Ball and Chain, Adrenaline and Hell’s Gate, has been added to Sugarloaf’s trail map this winter. … Continue reading Sugarloaf Will Add Mountain’s Steepest Terrain This Winter →