Big White Ski Resort, BC, Announces $9.4M Infrastructure Investment for 2025-26 Season Big White Ski Resort will invest $9.4 million in infrastructure improvements ahead of the 2025 winter season, with upgrades aimed at enhancing sustainability, expanding guest services, and modernizing key lift systems. The resort announced the investment Thursday, June 11, calling it a strategic step in its long-term development plan. The focus for this summer includes expanding power and fiber infrastructure […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | June 18, 2025 0 Comments
Ski Racer Marcel Hirscher Cleared to Return—Again—with Wildcards, Olympic Hopes, and a Point to Prove Marcel Hirscher is back—again. The most dominant male skier in Alpine World Cup history has confirmed he will return to competition for the 2025–26 season, fully cleared by doctors and supported by a rare wildcard pathway created by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). Related: ACL Tear Ends Marcel Hirscher’s Ski Racing Comeback Season Abruptly Just six months ago, […] Competition Julia Schneemann | June 18, 2025 0 Comments
Historic Beaver Village Lodge Demolished in Winter Park, CO, to Make Way for New Development The historic Beaver Village Lodge, a longtime landmark at the eastern entrance to Winter Park, was demolished last week after standing for more than eight decades. Demolition began June 11 to clear space for a new community clubhouse that will serve as part of the Roam housing development, according to the resort. Known to locals simply as “Beaver’s,” the lodge […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | June 18, 2025 0 Comments
Petition in Place to Honor Late Professional Rider Joel Alamo with Trail Naming at Trestle Bike Park, CO The mountain biking community is coming together to honor the life and legacy of Joel Alamo—a celebrated BMX and mountain biker whose influence extended far beyond the trail. Known not only for his skill and speed, Alamo was also widely regarded as a source of positivity, humor, and support within the biking world. Now, almost 250 people have signed a […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 18, 2025 0 Comments
“I’m a Skier So I Hate Warm Weather”—Can You Suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder in the Summer? We are well into June and the summer solstice is right around the corner, signaling the start of the warm season. It is usually around this time of year that I feel the doldrums of summer set in—and summer has only just begun. I likely feel this way because ski season has long ended, there are no good sports to […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 18, 2025 0 Comments
Jay Peak Resort, VT, Reopens Slopes for Summer Skiing and Music Festival Jay Peak Resort, Vermont, will open its slopes for skiing and snowboarding this Saturday, June 21, in a rare seasonal crossover event that merges snow sports, live music, and community engagement. Related: Jay Peak Resort, VT, Farms 128,000 Cubic Feet of Snow for June Ski and Ride Event The Second Annual Solstice Sessions, recently recognized as a 2025 Vermont Signature […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 18, 2025 0 Comments
An Endless Winter: What It Would Take to Ski All Year in the Northeast? Every spring, skiers in the Northeast face the same reality: closing announcements start rolling in by April or May. Meanwhile, social media lights up with photos from out West, where lifts are still spinning into May or even June. Could year-round skiing ever become a reality in the Northeast? The short answer is: technically, yes—but it would take extreme conditions […] Brains Gregg Frantz | June 17, 2025 0 Comments
Indy Pass Offering Free Season Pass to Anyone With a ‘Ski Indy’ License Plate For fans of the Indy Pass and the growing movement toward independent ski resorts, there’s now a new way to show your support and get rewarded for it. Say hello to the Indy License Plate Club, an offbeat, fun initiative that gives you a chance to earn a free Indy+ Pass just by sporting the right vanity plate on your […] Industry News Brent Thomas | June 17, 2025 0 Comments
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