Mt. Hood, OR – Slightly over 49 years ago, Mt. Hood Meadows officially opened on January 26, 1968 with ceremonies attended by over 200 dignitaries including America’s only Olympic gold medalist Gretchen Fraser. The ski area launched with two lifts, a T-bar and a rope tow. Fraser’s inaugural run was the full 1,061 vertical drop from the … Continue reading Oregon’s Mt. Hood Meadows Prepares to Turn 50
North Conway, NH – A New Hampshire teen has died after being critically injured in an accident on Wednesday afternoon at Cranmore Mountain Resort in North Conway. Conway police indicate that 13-year-old John Lynch of Kingston, N.H. crashed into a tree lining one of Cranmore’s ski runs. “On Wednesday, Cranmore Ski Patrol responded to a report of … Continue reading 13-Year-Old Dies From Injuries in New Hampshire Skiing Accident
Twin Bridges, CA – California’s Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort will host its second annual Huck Cup, a 2-Star Freeride World Tour Qualifying event on March 3-4. The Freeride World Tour is a worldwide circuit of freeride skiing and snowboarding events where athletes compete on legendary and challenging terrain at some of the most renowned resorts around the world. Sierra-at-Tahoe’s event … Continue reading Sierra-at-Tahoe Hosts Freeride World Tour Qualifier
Taos Ski Valley, NM – On Wednesday, New Mexico’s Taos Ski Valley became the first ski resort in the world to become a Certified B Corporation (B Corp) by demonstrating its commitment to deliberate and thoughtful social, economic and environmental actions. Certified B Corps are required to meet the highest standards of verified economic, social and environmental performance, and public … Continue reading Taos Becomes First Ski Resort B Corp
Montreal (QC), Canada – As part of Québec’s Régie de l’énergie’s hearings on energy pricing practices, the Association of Quebec ski resorts (ASSQ) called for a simplification the price plan, a review of billing practices and a relaxation of the conditions of service. “Over the years, the Québec electricity pricing system has risen and walked away from … Continue reading Quebec Ski Areas Join Forces to Urge Changes in Electricity Rates
Paoli, IN – Unseasonably warm weather has forced Indiana’s Paoli Peaks to suspend skiing and riding until conditions improve. Unless colder weather arrives to support snowmaking, Tuesday could be the last day of the 2016/2017 ski, ride and snow tubing season at Paoli Peaks. “Paoli Peaks (has suspended) operations until we have the opportunity to make … Continue reading Paoli Peaks Pulls the Plug
Lake Tahoe, CA – Amidst the deepest snowpack in 22 years, three Lake Tahoe area ski resorts have already announced an extension of their ski and snowboard seasons. Heavenly Mountain Resort will now continue daily operations through April 23, and will add the weekend of April 28 – 30. Additionally, Northstar California now offers skiing through April … Continue reading Record California Snowfall Triggers Ski Season Extensions
