Alta, UT – On what should have been Alta Ski Area’s opening weekend on Saturday, a handful of skiers burned wooden skis in a sacrificial offering to the Norse god of winter, while skiers and riders hit a homemade kicker built on a strip of man-made snow above the resort’s Wildcat base. They were all celebrating Ullr’s overdue return … Continue reading Warm Autumn Frustrates Western Skiers
Los Angeles, CA – For three days in early December, Ski Dazzle — the 53rd annual Los Angeles Ski Show & Snowboard Expo — will feature over $6 million of ski and snowboard gear, all on sale at up to 70% off, with choices from dozens of ski and snowboard retailers all under one roof. … Continue reading Ski Dazzle Returns to L.A. in December
Park City, UT – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s (USSA) Revolution Tour has announced its schedule for the 2016-17 season. Veteran Rev Tour hosts Copper Mountain (Colo.), Mammoth Mountain, (Calif.) and Seven Springs Mountain Resort (Penn.) are all returning for the Tour’s 13th season along with first time resort partner Waterville Valley Resort in New Hampshire. Established in 2004, the U.S … Continue reading USSA Announces 2016-17 Revolution Tour Schedule
Kansas City, MO – In what may be the sale of the greatest number of ski resorts in a single transaction in world history, CNL Lifestyle Properties has finally reached an agreement to sell its 15 ski resorts located across the U.S. and Canada. In a deal announced late yesterday, the transaction involves some of the biggest … Continue reading CNL Unloads 15 Ski Resorts
Petaluma, CA – Storms are already bringing snow to many California and Nevada ski resorts, sending promises of a good start to the 2016-17 season, Ski California said yesterday. Most of Ski California’s 28 member resorts have set their opening dates for the upcoming ski season, with some opening this week. Below are projected opening dates … Continue reading Ski Resorts Across California and Nevada Announce Opening Dates
Mammoth Lakes, CA – New public charter service JetSuiteX is introducing service between Burbank and Mammoth Lakes, home to Mammoth Mountain Ski Area,, starting December 15 and running through April 3. JetSuiteX, whose parent company, JetSuite, recently announced an investment from JetBlue, offers the speed of private jet travel but at commercial fares, and is the only … Continue reading Jet Service Added to Mammoth from Burbank
Wrightwood and Mt. Baldy, CA – Two southern California ski areas – Mountain High and Mt. Baldy – will begin offering pass holders three visits to each other’s resort beginning this winter, officials with each reort announced yesterday. “Two legendary names in Southern California winter sports partnering for the coming season is great news for everyone,” said Mountain … Continue reading Mt. High, Mt. Baldy Passholders Gain Reciprocal Privileges
