Michael Fulton
Snowbird has launched its 2026-27 season passes at the lowest price of the year, with a $100 renewal credit for returning passholders and the return of the Freeloader Pass — a free under-18 pass bundled with every qualifying adult pass. Early Bird buyers also get a free night at The Cliff Lodge.
Michael Fulton
A brand new Doppelmayr cable car has opened at the Latemar Dolomites ski area in Italy's Val di Fiemme region, replacing a chairlift that had been running since 1988. The €15.5 million upgrade carries 2,700 people per hour and marks 50 years of cross-border ski cooperation in the region.
Michael Fulton
SilverStar Mountain in British Columbia is the newest addition to the Ikon Pass for 2026-27, bringing 3,304 acres of Okanagan terrain to the lineup. Spring pricing is still available — but only until April 16.
Michael Fulton
Lee Canyon is spending $5 million to open its West Bowl area for 2026-27, adding a fixed-grip quad and five new runs to Nevada's closest ski area to Las Vegas. The expansion marks the latest phase of a multi-year development programme at the desert-adjacent resort.
Michael Fulton
Washington's largest ski area has elevated Linnea Hansen from VP of Marketing & Sales to President & COO. The appointment comes as the resort faces ongoing infrastructure challenges including wastewater issues and parking management.
Michael Fulton
A 43-year-old British snowboarder has died after falling more than 100 metres from a rocky ledge in the Bécoin sector of La Plagne, France. He is the second Briton to die at the resort this season, as France's off-piste death toll continues to climb.
Michael Fulton
A 36-year-old snowboarder was seriously injured after colliding with a tree in unpatrolled terrain at Cannon Mountain, requiring rope rescue from steep terrain. The incident serves as a reminder of the risks when venturing outside resort boundaries.
Michael Fulton
Two burglars who broke into a restaurant and attempted to escape down Ischgl's ski slopes at 2am were caught after an alert snowcat driver spotted them hiding in trees. Austrian police used snow groomers to reach the remote location and apprehend the suspects.
Michael Fulton
Mont-Sainte-Anne has finally committed to a three-lift replacement program worth $100 million CAD, addressing years of reliability issues. The Quebec resort will install new six-packs and replace its problem-plagued gondola between 2027 and 2028, funded partly by a provincial loan.
Michael Fulton
The Indy Pass has added 10 new partners for 2026-27, including its first heli-skiing operation and four Midwest areas. The expansion comes as the pass faces reported departures of three established Midwest resorts to Ikon, while passes go on sale for just one day due to unprecedented demand.
Michael Fulton
A below-average snowpack and abnormally high temperatures have forced Colorado ski resorts to shut early this season. Twelve resorts have already closed, with several more pulling the pin weeks ahead of their usual closing dates.
Michael Fulton
Federico Giubilato, 41, was skiing off-piste in Marchkopf, Austria when an 820-foot-wide avalanche buried him under 5.2 feet of snow. Rescue crews reached him within 30 minutes, but it was too late. His death is one of more than 60 avalanche fatalities across Europe this season.
Michael Fulton
Mt Hood Meadows will close April 12 following a season that didn't start until December 23 - the resort's latest opening in three decades. Insufficient snow coverage has forced the early closure, with pond skim and Pride events cancelled.
Michael Fulton
Saudi Arabia's ambitious desert ski resort project has hit what looks like a terminal setback, with key construction contracts cancelled this week. The Trojena development, part of the broader Neom megaproject, was supposed to open by 2030 with 30km of slopes and a man-made lake.
Michael Fulton
Ski patrol triggered a sizeable wet loose avalanche in Highland Bowl at Aspen Highlands in late April, with the slide captured on camera from Aspen Mountain's Sundeck Restaurant. The controlled avalanche suggests Highland Bowl won't reopen this season.
Michael Fulton
Delta Airlines will extend its Austin to Bozeman route to year-round service from late 2026, providing direct access to Big Sky and Bridger Bowl during the ski season. The move is part of Delta's push to establish a stronger presence in the Texas market against competing airline hubs.
Michael Fulton
Copper Mountain has opened sales for 2026/27 season passes, with adult passes starting at $699 and expanded Kids Ski Free now covering children up to 17. The resort is hosting men's World Cup racing in November, but the real story is whether the pricing represents genuine value or just earlier sales windows.
Michael Fulton
The Mount Washington Avalanche Center has issued a considerable avalanche danger rating for Tuckerman Ravine and surrounding terrain above 3,000 feet, following a skier-triggered avalanche in the Sluice last week. The warning highlights deteriorating conditions driven by wind-loading on an already weak snowpack structure.
Michael Fulton
Kai Smart, a 23-year-old freeskier and filmmaker from Whistler, has died from injuries sustained in an avalanche burial in Japan. The son of two-time Canadian Olympian John Smart was repatriated to Vancouver before his death on March 23.
Michael Fulton
Palisades Tahoe has scrapped its planned May 25 closing date, now targeting late April at best. The California resort is down to 15 of 39 lifts operating as early and mid-season snow shortfalls continue to take their toll on the 2024/25 season.
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