Stevens Pass, WA – The U.S. Forest Service has granted its permission for Washington’s Stevens Pass ski area to replace two 1960s-era double chairlifts, add a surface lift and expand its mountain biking. The approvals are consistent with the 2012 Amendment to the resort’s 2007 Master Development Plan (MDP). They include replacing the Kehr’s lift with … Continue reading Approvals Granted for Stevens Pass Upgrades
Bellingham, WA – At some point during our second day skiing at Mount Baker in Washington, we were meandering through steep, open woods when we came across a warning sign marked with a skull and crossbones: “non-survivable CLIFF!” Considering the terrain that people routinely ski — and jump off of — at Baker, that must have been some … Continue reading At the End of a Dead-End Road: Mt. Baker
Denver, CO – Taking a page from the Mountain Collective and squarely aimed at Vail Resorts’ popular Epic Pass, three ski resort conglomerates — Intrawest, Powdr and Boyne Resorts — last spring jointly launched a new M.A.X. Pass, which is available now for the 2015-16 winter season. This “Multi-Alpine Experience” ski pass gives skiers and snowboarders up … Continue reading New M.A.X. Pass Provides Lift Access to 22 Ski Resorts
Snoqualmie Pass, WA – The Washington State Ski & Snowboard Museum has opened its doors on Snoqualmie Pass. The 501(c)3 non-profit will maintain a “soft opening” with limited hours Wednesdays through Sundays until its scheduled grand opening celebration on October 10. The museum features exhibits celebrating Washington’s ski resorts past and present, skiing history, personalities, 39 … Continue reading Ski Museum Opens in Washington
Spokane, WA – Mt. Spokane ski area is turning to the state of Washington’s capital budget to ask for $2.23 million to update state-owned base area facilities and accommodate growing public demand for outdoor recreation. “Mt. Spokane is a very popular place for year-round recreation for residents throughout the greater Spokane region,” said Brad McQuarrie, general … Continue reading Mt. Spokane Asks for $2.23M from State Budget to Upgrade Base Area
Durango, CO – The Powder Alliance has selected Ski Nation as the official mobile app for its coalition of 13 ski resorts in the western U.S. and Canada. Ski Nation allows users to collect a digital ski pin from any place they ever skied in North America. Skiers and snowboarders who claim a pin from each of … Continue reading Powder Alliance Partners with Ski Nation
Mt. Hood, OR – While some ski regions enjoy deep early season snowfall this winter, other resorts continue to await cold and snow to fire up their lifts. In Oregon, Mt. Hood Meadows is putting lift operations on hold until more snow falls. The resort had been operating its Buttercup lift and a jib park on … Continue reading Lack of Snow Stymies Some Ski Resort Openings
