Sonora Pass (State Highway 108) to Open from its Winter Closure on Thursday, May 15, at 10:00 a.m.
Caltrans will reopen Sonora Pass (State Route 108) for the season this Thursday, May 15, at 10:00 a.m., Mono County Tourism announced on social media. The scenic mountain highway, which…
Spring Avalanche Claims Life of Young Backcountry Skier Near Simplon Dorf, Switzerland
A 29-year-old Swiss backcountry skier was killed Sunday morning, May 11, after being swept away by an avalanche while descending a high alpine couloir near the Lagginhorn in the Simplon…
Mammoth, CA, Report: Big Wind Leads To A Private Ski Resort on Chair 23
Report from May 11, 2025 Our plan was backcountry yesterday, but the wind said otherwise. It was blowing about 60mph at the top of Chair 1 at Mammoth around 8…
The 9 Most Expensive Daily Lift Tickets in the USA Last Season
Three-hundred-dollars. 300 big ones. A week's pay or more for many full-time laborers in America—workers in the very same ski towns that charge these exorbitant prices for a day lift…
Mt. Dobson Ski Area in New Zealand Listed for Sale After 50 Years of Family Ownership
After five decades of family ownership and hard-earned legacy, Mt. Dobson Ski Area is officially on the market. Peter Foote, now 82, confirmed he is selling the South Island, New…
U.S. Ski Areas Saw 61.5 Million Skier Visits in 2024-25 Season, 2nd Highest Ever
Preliminary data from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) indicates that the 2024-25 season marked the second-highest visitation on record at U.S. ski areas, with a total of 61.5 million…
SnowBrains Forecast: Quick Sierra Powder Shot Monday-Tuesday, Spring Corn Follows
This forecast was created at 7:30 a.m. PST on Monday, May 12. A late-season spring storm brushes the Sierra early in the week with modest, moderate-density snow before high pressure…
Heavenly, Northstar, and Kirkwood, CA, Gear Up for Summer 2025 Season
Heavenly is to open earlier than usual on Memorial Day Weekend, with Northstar and Kirkwood following shortly after. 2025/26 Epic Pass Holders can enjoy summer perks like free scenic gondola…
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