Killington, VT, Donates Closing Day Proceeds to Nearby Whaleback Mountain Chairlift Repair Fund One of New England’s largest ski resorts is throwing its support behind one of the smallest. Killington Mountain Resort announced it will donate all closing day lift ticket revenue from May 10 to Whaleback Mountain in Enfield, New Hampshire, to help fund critical repairs to the nonprofit ski area’s only chairlift. Related: Whaleback Mountain, NH, Hits $250K Fundraising Goal, Lift […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 20, 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
Mount St. Louis Moonstone, ON, is Adding a High-Speed 6-Pack for 2025-26 Season Mount St. Louis Moonstone is a family-owned Ontario ski resort north of Barrie. The resort is just over one hour from Toronto and is just off Highway 400. Although the hill is relatively small, it has been extensively built out and is known to have hands-down the best terrain park in the province. It is also known for its impressive […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | May 19, 2025 0 Comments
Ski Coach and Athlete Sentenced Over Sharing Explicit Photos of Under-Age Athletes and Hate Messages A disturbing investigation that rocked the Nordic skiing community has concluded in Verona, Italy, with two plea deals in court. A 36-year-old Army sergeant who coached a team affiliated with the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI), and a 20-year-old skier, have accepted suspended prison sentences of one year and three months, and 10 months respectively, along with fines of €6,000 […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 19, 2025 0 Comments
Arapahoe Basin, CO, Releases Master Development Plan, Revealing Ambitious Long-Term Vision Arapahoe Basin is one of the highest-elevation ski resorts in North America, has one of the longest ski seasons on the continent, and is one of the most challenging ski resorts in the country. A-Basin’s high-alpine environment is incredibly diverse, ranging from easy lower mountain cruisers and the wide-open intermediate terrain of the upper mountain and Montezuma Bowl, to the […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | May 19, 2025 0 Comments
Whaleback Mountain, NH, Hits $250K Fundraising Goal, Lift Repairs set to Begin by July Whaleback Mountain has reached its $250,000 fundraising goal, allowing the nonprofit ski area to move forward with critical repairs to its only chairlift, the resort confirmed in a social media post on Sunday. “We asked for help, and you showed up in a big way,” the resort wrote. “Together, we raised over $250,000 to keep Whaleback alive and thriving.” The […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | May 19, 2025 0 Comments
Podcast Host to Ski All 5 UK Indoor Snow Centres in a Day for Snow Camp Youth Charity Iain Martin, host of The Ski Podcast, will attempt to ski at all five UK indoor snow centres in a single day on Friday, May 30, aiming to raise funds for the youth snowsports charity Snow Camp. His ambitious “25 in 25” challenge involves skiing at least 10 runs at each venue, traveling nearly 500 miles in an electric car […] Industry News Steven Agar | May 19, 2025 1 Comment
Made in Tahoe Festival and Final Days of Skiing Set for Memorial Day Weekend at Palisades Tahoe, CA Local businesses, artisans, and entertainers come to celebrate all things local, May 24-25 Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and at Palisades Tahoe, California, that means it’s time for the beloved Made in Tahoe Spring Festival. Taking place May 24–25, this vibrant celebration fills The Village with more than 95 local artisans, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and performers, all […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 19, 2025 0 Comments