Score Change: Copper Quietly Adds New Trails for 2021-22
Copper has expanded their skiable footprint by 17 acres, just putting them over the hurdle to move into our next size category.
Alta’s Paid Parking Reservation System Begins this Weekend
The program will run through April, and Ikon and Mountain Collective passholders will likely pay the biggest premiums. Competing policies from neighboring Snowbird may complicate matters.
Snowbasin Set To Get First On-Site Lodging With Ultra-Luxury Club Med Development
A number of lift, trail, and base village upgrades are also in the pipeline.
Park City’s Eaglet Chair Suspended for 2021-22
First installed to serve the 2002 Olympic Games, this short triple chair is likely out of service for good.
Initial Thoughts on Telluride’s Proposed Capital Plan
The remote Colorado resort plans a series of lift, snowmaking, and housing upgrades as part of a major investment push over the coming years.
Free Winter Park Trail Maps Eliminated this Season
Vail Resorts made headlines last week with its call to widely remove paper trail maps from its resorts, and now, it looks like at least one other resort is following suit.
Vail Resorts Announces Crowd-Oriented Guest Experience Enhancements for 2021-22
Vail Resorts has announced a series of guest experience enhancements set to take effect for the 2021-22 season. These changes will prioritize passholders and focus on addressing guest wait times.
Palisades Tahoe Base-to-Base Gondola Will Not Operate for 2021-22
More work is needed to complete this 8-passenger gondola, which will provide lift-serviced access between the Olympic Valley and Alpine meadows zones for the first time.
Snowbasin Middle Bowl Express Lift Nears Completion
When complete, the Utah resort’s second six-pack is set to have major implications for its terrain desirability and traffic flow.
Vail Resorts Axes Trail Maps at All Its Resorts
A traditional ski resort staple is disappearing from Vail Resorts mountains, with environmental concerns spearheading the decision.