Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand – The body of an Italian ski instructor was found on Mt. Ruapehu on Sunday afternoon. Mount Ruapehu Elias Hofer, 25, was believed to have slipped on rocks at the base of a steep area of the mountain … Continue Reading ››

Denver, CO – According to the most recent monthly reservation report about trends in mountain travel bookings by the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP), as of Sept. 30, year-over-year booked occupancy is up 0.5 percent for the next six months (October-March) compared to the same time last year. The booking pace in September for the … Continue reading Skiers Are Having Reservations About Making Reservations →

Arapahoe Basin, CO – Officials at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area today announced that this Wednesday, Oct. 17, will mark the official start to the Colorado ski and snowboard season. The Black Mountain Express lift will start at 9 a.m. to shuttle guests to the beginning of the intermediate High Noon trail at mid-mountain. [caption id=”attachment_23806″ … Continue reading Colorado Ski Season Starts Wednesday →

Woodbury, CT – Snowmakers were busy overnight at Woodbury Ski Area in Connecticut, where owner Rod Taylor expects to kick off the 2012-13 ski and snowboard season today.

Killington, VT – Killington will launch Vermont’s skiing and snowboarding season on Saturday, with terrain reserved exclusively for season pass and Express Card holders. Killington will run two lifts and one trail on Saturday, and again on Sunday if conditions permit. Killington Express Card holders will be charged $25 for use of the Express Card. … Continue reading Killington to Open Saturday for Skiing and Riding →

Breckenridge, CO – A pair of appeals have been filed to challenge the August approval of the Peak 6 expansion project at Colorado’s Breckenridge Ski Area.

Ligonier Township, PA – Laurel Mountain ski area in western Pennsylvania will remain closed this winter despite an operational agreement in place between the state and the owners of nearby Seven Springs. (photo: Laurel Mountain) A spokesperson with the Pennsylvania … Continue Reading ››