Category Archives: Resorts

Ski Crested Butte for $45 With a Food Donation

Mt. Crested Butte, CO – In an effort to help the local community, Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) in Colorado is hosting two Food Pantry Donation Days this winter:  January 8 and April 2. Both Food Pantry Donation Days support the Crested Butte and Gunnison food banks. Guests who donate three non-perishable, non-expired food items or … Continue reading Ski Crested Butte for $45 With a Food Donation

Missing Targhee Snowboarder Found Dead

Alta, WY – A week after he went missing, the body of a 34-year-old Grand Targhee employee was found last Thursday buried under two feet of snow beneath a cliff near the Wyoming ski resort. Lee Kidd, a resident of nearby Driggs, Idaho, was reported missing on Dec. 23 after he failed to show up for … Continue reading Missing Targhee Snowboarder Found Dead

Strong Holiday Week Reported Across New Hampshire and Maine

North Conway, NH – Yesterday we told you that the Christmas/New Year’s holiday week broke records at Jay Peak Resort in Vermont. Reports are now trickling in that indicate strong holiday business across the White Mountains of New Hampshire and Maine as well. Businesses throughout New Hampshire’s Mt. Washington Valley say that Christmas week and … Continue reading Strong Holiday Week Reported Across New Hampshire and Maine

Skier Dies in Out-of-Bounds Avalanche at White Pass

White Pass, WA – A Bellingham, Wash. man died last week in an avalanche in the sidecountry of White Pass ski area, south of Mt. Rainier. Adam Roberts, 31, was found by members of White Pass Ski Patrol on Tuesday, buried under five to six feet of snow. Two feet of snow had fallen in … Continue reading Skier Dies in Out-of-Bounds Avalanche at White Pass

Fire Destroys South Lodge at Homewood

Homewood, CA – Homewood Mountain Resort remained closed for a day last Wednesday during the all-important holiday week, following a single structure fire that occurred at the resort’s South Lodge during the early morning hours. No injuries were reported, and no individuals were on-site at the time. The building is a total loss. The North Tahoe Fire Protection … Continue reading Fire Destroys South Lodge at Homewood

10-Year-Old Skier Dies in Crash in Michigan

Thompsonville, MI – A 10-year-old girl has died following a New Year’s Day ski accident at Crystal Mountain ski area in Michigan. Delaney O’Connell, who was visiting the resort from LaGrange, Ill. with her family, lost control and struck a tree while participating in a group lesson on an intermediate trail at around 2 p.m. Sunday … Continue reading 10-Year-Old Skier Dies in Crash in Michigan

Holiday Visit Set Record at Vermont’s Jay Peak

Jay, VT –  Vermont’s Jay Peak Resort is reporting historic business levels during the recent holiday week. For the Christmas to New Year’s Day time frame, the resort averaged a 97% occupancy rate across all of its properties with the final two nights of the year being completely sold out. Overnight guests, along with strong day visits … Continue reading Holiday Visit Set Record at Vermont’s Jay Peak