Traverse City, MI – Entrepreneur Eneliko Sean “Liko” Smith , creator of THE BLOCK, the world’s first snowboarder hotels, has purchased the Sugar Loaf Resort in Michigan. The resort, located in Traverse City, has been shuttered for over a decade. Smith and partners have purchased the property for an undisclosed price. The purchase includes all … Continue reading Sugar Loaf to Reopen Following Sale →

Windham, NY – The family of Matthew Falco has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Windham Mountain, following the Staten Island resident’s death on the slopes of this Catskill ski resort in 2012.

Vernon, NJ – Tuesday’s auction of New Jersey’s Hidden Valley ski area was expected to draw bids starting at $2.75 million, the minimum amount necessary to cover the resort’s debt and fees in the state court liquidation. But when the bidding opened, no one present offered a … Continue Reading ››

Crystal Mountain, WA – Our first snow stoke of October comes today from the Pacific Northwest, where a lucky 75 skiers are presently enjoying Crystal Mountain, Wash.’s earliest “opening” on record. Plows were out on Monday at Stevens Pass, Wash. (photo: Stevens Pass Resort) A lucky 75 skiers and riders saw this view from Crystal … Continue reading PHOTOS: Pacific Northwest Snowfall →

Snowmass, CO – It wasn’t what Snowmass originally wanted, but it’s unlikely to satisfy environmentalists, either. White River National Forest Supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams on Friday issued his agency’s decision on the egress route from Burnt Mountain, Snowmass’ 250 acres of new gladed ski and snowboard terrain … Continue Reading ››

Banner Elk, NC – Those who wish to ski or ride any North Carolina ski area all day, every day this season will need two things: lots of free time, and the North Carolina Ski Areas Association (NCSAA) Gold Card. … Continue Reading ››