Wilmot, WI – When chairlifts begin to turn at Wisconsin’s Wilmot Mountain this winter, skiers and snowboarders will find $13 million worth of improvements made this summer by new owner Vail Resorts, the most significant one-time influx of capital improvements in the suburban ski area’s 79-year history. “Chicago and Milwaukee area skiers and snowboarders are the big winners … Continue reading Vail Spends $13 Million on New Wisconsin Acquisition→
Caledonia, WI – A 24-year-old woman died after colliding with a tree on Saturday at Wisconsin’s Cascade Mountain ski area. The unidentified victim struck the tree at around 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department reports. “The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the call along with Divine Savior EMS. Also assisting on … Continue reading Skier Hits Tree, Dies in Wisconsin→
Wilmot, WI – Vail Resorts announced today that it has acquired Wilmot Mountain in Wisconsin near the Illinois state line, expanding its collection of urban ski areas in the Midwest. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The acquisition expands Vail Resorts’ recent strategy of acquiring “breeder hills” in the Midwest, and driving visitation to its resorts … Continue reading Vail Buys Suburban Chicago Ski Area→
Kewaskum, WI – A 13-year-old was airlifted from Sunburst ski area in Kewaskum on following a skiing accident on Tuesday evening. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office indicates that their department was notified of the incident at approximately 6:21 p.m. last night. The victim was reportedly a 13-year-old girl from a local middle school ski club. No … Continue reading 13-Year-Old Airlifted from Wisconsin Ski Area Following Accident→
Burlington, VT – Burton Snowboards has announced a new traveling snowboard tour called the Burton Qualifiers, an all-new contest series debuting this winter with seven stops throughout North America. This free series will be open to all riders with a $10,000 cash purse up for grabs, as well as the opportunity to win a spot to compete in the … Continue reading Burton Announces New Qualifiers Snowboard Contest Series→
San Francisco, CA – With snow already blanketing mountaintops across the country, many resorts will be officially open by this week’s Thanksgiving holiday. Online and mobile lift ticket marketplace Liftopia is giving skiers and boarders one more reason to celebrate: this Saturday, Sunday and Cyber Monday, everyone can register to win Liftopia gift credits, anywhere from $10 up … Continue reading Liftopia Gives Away Lift Ticket Dollars to All→
Wausau, WI – Granite Peak owner Charles Skinner held a press conference yesterday to unveil his estimated $50 million plan to add more lifts, ski runs, slopeside lodging and summer activities to his Wisconsin ski and snowboard resort. Skinner indicated that Granite Peak needs the additional amenities to compete with Vail Resorts, which has recently … Continue reading Granite Peak Unveils $50 Million Expansion Plan→
