Whistler (BC), Canada – In what is clearly the biggest news from the ski resort industry this summer, the portfolio of Vail Resorts gained significant strength in August when the Colorado-based company agreed to purchase Canada’s Whistler Blackcomb, North America’s largest and most visited ski resort, in a deal worth a staggering $1.06 billion. Under … Continue reading Vail Resorts Acquires Whistler Blackcomb
Valemount (BC), Canada – While you were basking on the sun on the beach in August, a massive new glacier ski resort planned for land just west of Jasper National Park, received a green light from the B.C. provincial government. Developers hope to have the CAN$175 million Valemount Glacier Destination Resort up and running by December 2017. … Continue reading Massive New B.C. Ski Resort Plan Gains Government Approval
Aspen, CO – The Mountain Collective pass is again available for sale, this time with two new Southern Hemisphere ski resorts added to the mix. Coronet Peak and The Remarkables in Queenstown, New Zealand have joined The Mountain Collective as a full partner for the 2016-2017 season. This addition expands the breadth of the Collective with full … Continue reading Mountain Collective Adds New Zealand Ski Resorts
Calgary (AB), Canada – A collision between two skiers at B.C.’s Kicking Horse Mountain Resort a week ago has left one skier dead. The middle-aged woman, whose name and hometown have yet to be released, was skiing on a lower mountain trail at Kicking Horse last Tuesday morning when she was involved in a collision … Continue reading Skier Dies in Calgary Hospital Following On-Slope Collision
Golden (BC), Canada – As the US dollar grows stronger, bookings are blooming north of the border. The lure of legendary Canadian mountain destinations, renowned hospitality, and now the “powder discount” is proving too much for American skiers and riders to resist. The US dollar saw it’s 10-year low in July of 2011 and has been climbing … Continue reading Strong U.S. Dollar Drives Skiers North
North Vancouver (BC), Canada – Celebrate B.C.’s fourth Family Day tomorrow with Mt Seymour. This year, Mt. Seymour is celebrating the holiday with a 50% discount off the regular Family Day Area Pass and 50% off Children’s Passes. This includes the use of the downhill skiing and snowboarding area, as well as tobogganing – saving a family up … Continue reading Family Day at Mt. Seymour
Bromont (QC), Canada – A fire on Wednesday night caused heavy damage to a ski lift at Bromont, in Quebec’s Eastern Townships. A passer-by first noticed the flames and called authorities. The resort’s Versant du Lac #5 Doppelmayr CTEC detachable quad chair sustained heavy damage to its gearbox, operator station, brake system and several chairs. The … Continue reading Fire Heavily Damages Bromont Ski Lift
