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Nutt Hill Winter Park, WI, Set for Winter 2025-26 Comeback After Closing in 2014

A decade after closing its gates, Nutt Hill Winter Park, Wisconsin, will officially begin its transformation back into Sheboygan County’s premier winter recreation destination. Community members, city officials, and project partners will gather for a groundbreaking ceremony at noon on June 19, marking the start of nearly $2.3 million in upgrades set to welcome skiers, snowboarders, and tubers for the […]
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Where Will it Be Deep This Week? These are the Southern Hemisphere’s Top 5 Forecasted Resorts for the Next 10 Days

DEEP snow at Valle Nevado.

It’s always snowing somewhere, and fresh snow is the essence of skiing and snowboarding. Whether you are chasing the deepest conditions or love seeing where the snow is piling up so you can live vicariously through others, these resorts will receive the most over the next week and beyond, hopefully setting them up for a successful winter.  Related: Winter Is Just […]
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Bike Park At Soldier Mountain, ID, Opens for Summer with Expanded Events and Family-Friendly Offerings

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Soldier Mountain, Idaho, will open its mountain bike park for the 2025 summer season this weekend, welcoming riders June 7–8 with a mix of scenic trails, competitive events, and outdoor recreation options that reflect the resort’s commitment to accessible mountain adventure. The resort will operate every other weekend through September—eight weekends in total—and will also host a National Interscholastic Cycling […]
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Colorado Ski Areas Saw 13.8 Million Skier Visits Last Season, 3rd Highest Ever

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Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) yesterday announced projected skier visits of 13.8 million in Colorado for the 2024-25 season. The announcement was made at CSCUSA’s 62nd Annual Meeting today at Infinity Park in Glendale, CO. This season’s preliminary total means this season ranks third highest for skier visits and highlights the ongoing enthusiasm for skiing and snowboarding in Colorado. CSCUSA, […]
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Vail Resorts Q3 2025 Results: Higher Pass Pricing Leads to Increased Lift Revenue Despite Dip in Skier Visits

Vail Resorts posted its fiscal third-quarter 2025 financials yesterday, reporting a solid financial performance despite a dip in skier visits across its North American resorts. The company’s mix of mountain businesses and careful spending helped offset the drop in visitors, as the ski industry adjusts to new trends in travel and recreation. The results come just a week after a […]
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The 11 Best American-Made Ski Companies

New tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have sent shockwaves through the ski industry, driving up the cost of imported gear and disrupting long-established supply chains. As European and Asian-made skis become more expensive, buying from American ski companies is no longer just about patriotism—it’s a smart response to a shifting trade landscape. For skiers and retailers alike, supporting U.S. […]
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