Category Archives: Resorts

Arapahoe Basin to Extend Colorado Ski Season

Dillon, CO – Thanks to cool temperatures and late-season snow, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area has extended the Colorado ski and ride season for another weekend. A-Basin will be open seven days a week through June 2, and will reopen for summer skiing and riding on Friday through Sunday, June 7-9. “With all the spring storms, … Continue reading Arapahoe Basin to Extend Colorado Ski Season

Vail Resorts to Operate Utah’s Canyons

Park City, UT – Vail Resorts today announced that the Colorado-based ski resort owner/operator has entered into a long-term lease with Toronto, Canada’s Talisker Corporation for Canyons Resort in Park City, Utah. Under the lease, Vail Resorts has assumed all of the resort operations of Canyons while Canyons owner Talisker has retained its development rights … Continue reading Vail Resorts to Operate Utah’s Canyons

PHOTOS: Memorial Day Weekend Storm Slams Northeastern U.S. Ski Resorts

Wilmington, NY – Memorial Day Weekend is about honoring our nation’s veterans, but it’s also time for barbeques, hanging out by the lake and all of the other activities that accompany the start of the summer season, right? Tell that to officials and summer visitors at many ski resorts across Upstate New York and northern … Continue reading PHOTOS: Memorial Day Weekend Storm Slams Northeastern U.S. Ski Resorts

Utah’s Ski and Snowboard Season Wraps Up This Weekend at Snowbird

Snowbird, UT – Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort is celebrating the close of the Utah 2012-13 ski and snowboard season this weekend with live music and festivities that will culminate in a party on the Plaza Deck on Memorial Day this Monday. “Snowbird’s closing weekend celebration is a fantastic way to end the season, with … Continue reading Utah’s Ski and Snowboard Season Wraps Up This Weekend at Snowbird

Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows Prepare Upgrades for 2013-14

Squaw Valley, CA – California’s Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows have announced nearly $8 million in capital improvements for the 2013-14 winter season, as part of the Tahoe-area ski resorts’ five-year, $70 million Renaissance project. This year’s investment follows the $38 million in base area and on-mountain improvements from the past two winter seasons, bringing … Continue reading Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows Prepare Upgrades for 2013-14

Snow Guns Blaze in New Zealand Ahead of Ski Season

Methven, New Zealand – The start of snowmaking on Thursday at Mt. Hutt in Methven and at Coronet Peak in Queenstown signals the impending opening of two of New Zealand’s most popular ski areas. Ski area staff from Coronet Peak and Mt. Hutt have been closely monitoring systems this week to ensure snowmakers were ready … Continue reading Snow Guns Blaze in New Zealand Ahead of Ski Season