Category Archives: Resorts

Ohio’s Brandywine to Get New $5 Million Day Lodge

Peninsula, OH – Peak Resorts has announced its plan to build a new 48,000 square-foot main base lodge at Brandywine Ski Resort. The new lodge is estimated to be a capital investment of upwards of $5 million which will replace three existing buildings, resulting in all skier services being combined in one  location. All basic needs … Continue reading Ohio’s Brandywine to Get New $5 Million Day Lodge

Alyeska Changes Course for 4th Annual North Face Vertical Challenge

Girdwood, AK – In its fourth year, Alyeska Resort’s North Face Vertical Challenge will feature a new course this winter. This friendly “competition” is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 24. An endurance race event at heart, the North Face Vertical Challenge offers all disciplines — alpine, telemark and snowboard — an opportunity to “lap the tram” … Continue reading Alyeska Changes Course for 4th Annual North Face Vertical Challenge

Lawyers Ask Court to Lift Injunction Against Mt. Ashland Expansion

Ashland, OR – In the latest battle in a contentious fight over a plan to expand southwestern Oregon’s Mt. Ashland ski area, attorneys representing the U.S. Forest Service have asked a federal court to lift the injunction preventing the start of construction. [caption id=”attachment_19545″ align=”alignright” width=”300″ … Continue Reading ››

Authorities Consider Charges Against Lost Snowboarder Found Outside Mary Jane

Winter Park, CO – Authorities in Colorado are considering filing criminal charges against a snowboarder who ventured out of bounds at Mary Jane ski area on Tuesday before calling rescuers for help when he became lost. [caption id=”attachment_20606″ align=”alignright” width=”300″ caption=”Tracks lead east from near the summit of the Panoramic Express lift at Mary Jane … Continue reading Authorities Consider Charges Against Lost Snowboarder Found Outside Mary Jane

Jackson Hole to Replace Casper Lift

Teton Village, WY -Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced on Wednesday that its Board of Directors has approved a plan that will replace the ski area’s Casper triple chairlift with a new high speed detachable quad chair this summer. Along with the lift installation, the Casper trail network will be enhanced for intermediate skiing and … Continue reading Jackson Hole to Replace Casper Lift