Beartooth Basin Closes for the Season Just Two-and-a-Half Weeks After Opening Day
Beartooth Basin—North America’s only summer-only ski area—has called a wrap on 2021 season. The especially short operating period comes on the heels of already-declining season lengths in recent years.
Copper Submits Plan to Replace Lumberjack Lift with High-Speed Quad
Following three installations within the past three seasons, another lift upgrade at Colorado’s Copper Mountain could be in the works. The resort recently submitted a plan to the USFS to replace its Lumberjack lift, a 40-year-old triple chair that serves beginner areas.
Okemo Green Ridge Triple Replacement to Be Called Evergreen Summit Express
Okemo has released the official names for its two new lifts set to start operating for the 2021-22 season. The new installations should provide faster ride times and crowd relief across key areas.
Snowbird to Offer Hybrid First-Come/First-Serve and Reserved Paid Parking System Next Season
Utah’s Snowbird has detailed its 2021-22 parking policies. The resort will retain some free first-come, first-serve parking but also sell parking reservations for those who want to secure spots.
Last Day to Purchase 2021-22 Mountain Collective Pass With Early-Bird Discount and Third Bonus Day
Today is the last day Mountain Collective is offering its 2021-22 passes at the lowest rate and with a bonus third day at one selected resort. This year’s prices go up nearly four months earlier than 2020-21 passes, which did not increase in price until September 1.
Arapahoe Basin Lifts Remaining COVID Restrictions as Summit County Moves to Level Green
In a signal that things may return to normal across North American resorts next winter, A-Basin has lifted all capacity restrictions and outdoor mask mandates for the rest of its spring season.
Indy Ski Pass Releases 2021-22 Passes, Adds 3 New Mountains Including Powder Mountain
Earlier today, the Indy Pass team released its 2021-22 product suite. The pass adds three new partner resorts, but prices have increased considerably. The base product now comes with some major blackout restrictions.
Alta Adding Paid Parking Reservations on Weekends and Holidays for 2021-22
Utah’s Alta made a few major announcements about the 2021-22 season this week, releasing season pass prices and detailing a new parking reservation policy for peak times.
Ikon Adds Schweitzer, Idaho as Pass Partner for 2021-22
Idaho’s Schweitzer will join the Ikon Pass next winter, offering multi-day access for full, base, and 4-day session pass holders. This addition brings Ikon to Idaho for the first time.
Alterra Capital Plan Confirms Squaw/Alpine Gondola and Major Steamboat Projects for 2021-22
Earlier this week, Alterra announced $207 million in major capital investments for its Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows, Steamboat, Deer Valley, and Mammoth resorts.