Sandpoint, ID – Idaho’s Schweitzer Mountain Resort in Sandpoint is spending over $1 million in capital improvements for the 2012-13 ski and snowboard season. Projects include doubling the size of the Gourmandie market, remodeling the interior of the Ski and Ride center, replacing the drive and chairs on Musical Chairs, replacing the electrical system on … Continue reading Schweitzer Upgrades Lifts and Amenities for 2012-13 Winter →

Jay, VT – Jay Peak Resort is again offering free season passes to all immediate family members of Vermonters currently deployed, or about to be deployed, overseas. The resort started the free pass policy in 2007 with other resorts throughout New England following suit in the intervening years. The offer extends to the children and … Continue reading Jay Peak Resort Again Offers Free Season Passes to Vermont Families of Active Duty Military →

Wintergreen, VA – New owner James C. Justice II will spend nearly $12 million in facilities and infrastructure improvements at Wintergreen Resort over the next 16 months, highlighted by an immediate $6 million infusion to build a five-million gallon raw water storage tank and pumping station that will double … Continue Reading ››

North Conway, NH – Two New Hampshire ski areas, Bretton Woods at the Omni Mount Washington Resort and Cranmore Mountain Resort, have teamed up to offer a new pass option this winter. The “Sun-N-Snow” Season Pass offers skiers and riders mid-week non-holiday skiing and riding all winter long. The joint pass costs $499 when purchased … Continue reading Cranmore and Bretton Woods Team Up on Season Pass →

Perisher Valley (NSW), Australia – It was the first Australian ski resort to open this year on June 2nd, and now Perisher has announced that it will be extending its season until October 5th. Resort officials are hailing the 2012 snow season as one of the best ever at Perisher for consistency and snow quality, … Continue reading Perisher Extends Ski Season →

Snowmass, CO – Work has begun to add 230 acres of new ski and snowboard terrain for the 2012-13 winter season at Snowmass by thinning trees to create new expert-rated glades. Snowmass (photo: Jeremy Swanson) By thinning live … Continue Reading ››

Taos Ski Valley, NM – The U.S. Forest Service has approved a plan to expand Taos’ lift-served terrain by 60 percent, with two new lifts accessing the high alpine summit ridge and Kachina Peak for the very first time. Phase 1 of Taos Ski Valley’s new … Continue Reading ››