Purgatory Resort, CO, Invests $6M Ahead of 60th Anniversary Durango, Colo. — (May 20, 2025) — As Purgatory Resort approaches its 60th anniversary in December 2025, the Southwest Colorado destination is investing more than $6 million in capital improvements ahead of the upcoming ski season. As part of ongoing capital improvements for the 2025–26 season, Purgatory will expand snowmaking to include the bottom of Ray’s Ridge, Blackburn’s Bash and […] Press Release | May 21, 2025 0 Comments
2025-26 Military Epic Pass Starts at Just $185 Military roots run deep at Vail Resorts as Vail Mountain was founded in the 1960s by Pete Seibert of the 10th Mountain Division and Army engineer Earl Eaton, both of whom served during World War II. They leveraged their expertise in terrain assessment to pioneer trail design and infrastructure development to ensure that Vail Mountain would offer challenging and enjoyable […] Industry News Press Release | May 20, 2025 0 Comments
NSAA Honors Best in Ski Industry 2025 at Annual Awards Ceremony Association recognizes innovative strategies in sustainability, safety, marketing and growth. The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) named the winners of its annual awards in sustainability, safety, marketing, and beginner conversion (growth). The awards were presented to ski area members with the most innovative and successful programs in each category at the association’s National Convention and Tradeshow in Marco Island, Florida, […] Industry News Press Release | May 19, 2025 0 Comments
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Nominates 2025-26 Alpine Ski Team Members U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced the 49 athletes nominated to the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team for the 2025-26 season. Nominations include athletes who qualified based on the published selection criteria. The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team announces its teams in two phases: nomination and acceptance. The athletes are formally nominated to the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team in May. […] Industry News Press Release | May 15, 2025 0 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Earns Safety Award from NSAA Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), Wyoming, is pleased to announce that it has won the Best Overall Safety Program for resorts with more than 500,000 annual visitors, a prestigious honor given by the National Ski Areas Association and the culmination of JHMR’s commitment to safety on and off the slopes of Rendezvous Mountain. Prior to the 2024-25 winter season JHMR […] Industry News Press Release | May 14, 2025 0 Comments
X Games Returns to Aspen, CO, For the 25th Consecutive Year As anticipation builds for another electrifying winter season, X Games announces the return of its premier winter event to Aspen Snowmass, Colorado, for the 25th consecutive year. Marking a major milestone in action sports history, X Games Aspen 2026 will take place January 23–25, 2026 at Buttermilk Mountain, celebrating a quarter-century of unforgettable moments, legendary runs, and boundary-pushing performances in […] Industry News Press Release | May 14, 2025 0 Comments
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY, Opens Aerial Tram for Summer On May 17, Offering Backcountry Skiing Access “Big Red” Kicks Off Summer Activities In Jackson Hole. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), Wyoming, is pleased to announce that its world-famous Aerial Tram will be open to the public starting May 17, marking the official kickoff of summer operations at the resort. Related: What is the Difference Between Jackson and Jackson Hole, WY? Built in 2008 and gliding skyward […] Industry News Press Release | May 13, 2025 0 Comments
Big Sky, MT, Voters Approve $60 Million for 389 Affordable Homes for Local Workforce In a landmark decision, the Big Sky community in Montana has voted to authorize the Big Sky Resort Area District (Resort Tax) to issue bonds backed by future resort tax collections, thereby funding critical community infrastructure, including affordable housing. The approval of the measure will enable the Big Sky Community Housing Trust (BSCHT) to acquire a significant land assemblage in the […] Industry News Press Release | May 9, 2025 0 Comments