Crystal Mountain Reverses Course, Now Only Requiring Parking Reservations for 2021-22 (UPDATE)
The Washington mountain becomes the first major resort to reinstate access restrictions for all passholders for 2021-22.
Palisades Tahoe Sees Record-Breaking Snowfall, Silverado Zone Likely to See Earliest Opening in Years
The resort has been closed for the past two days due to the extraordinary circumstances, but one of North America’s most variably-scheduled mountain zones is likely to open in the coming days.
Timberline Lodge Expands Palmer Snowcat to Daily Operations
When conditions allow, the Oregon resort will run its snowcat to the Palmer snowfields, a high-alpine area chiefly advanced in nature.
Winter Park Express Ski Train Returning for Early 2022
After a brief hiatus last season due to COVID-19, Amtrak and Winter Park have announced that the the Winter Park Express train service will be returning this January.
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.