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Big White Spends $450,000 Regrading Slopes for Earlier Openings
Big White Ski Resort in Kelowna, BC is midway through a $450,000 regrading project on Ridge Connector and Middle Perfection, two key runs linking the Ridge base back to the Bullet Chair. The goal is a smoother surface that opens earlier in the season and needs less snow to groom - Middle Perfection has often needed winch-assisted grooming because of its steep terrain. Crews are also flattening sections of Lower Serwas and clearing brush to improve snow retention.
Michael Fulton
SilverStar Mountain Joins the Ikon Pass for 2026-27 — Spring Pricing Ends April 16
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
Canadian Freeskier Kai Smart Dies Following Avalanche in Japan
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
Whistler Peak Terrain Set to Reopen After March Rockslide
Whistler Blackcomb is targeting this weekend for the reopening of Whistler Peak and the Peak Express chairlift, which were closed following a rockslide on March 12. Geotechnical experts have been on site assessing the area, though some terrain will remain off-limits.
Michael Fulton
Rockslide Closes Whistler Peak Zone: What Actually Happened
A significant rockslide hit inbounds terrain near Whistler Peak on March 12, closing the Peak Express chair and upper terrain indefinitely. The debris field stretched roughly 100 metres across steep terrain between West Cirque and Monday's run, raising questions about geological stability in the Coast Mountains.
Michael Fulton
Revelstoke Hits 153 Inches as Atmospheric River Delivers Where Others Haven't
Revelstoke Mountain Resort has accumulated 390cm of snow this season while the current atmospheric river continues to favour the interior ranges over coastal BC resorts. The pattern raises questions about shifting snowfall distributions across Western Canada.
Michael Fulton
Whistler Blackcomb to Replace Showcase T-Bar with Fixed-Grip Quad in 2026
Vail Resorts has announced plans to replace the Showcase T-Bar at Whistler Blackcomb with a fixed-grip quad chairlift by 2026, part of a $215-220 million capital investment programme. The upgrade aims to improve access to Blackcomb Glacier terrain, though questions remain about capacity and whether this addresses the resort's real infrastructure issues.
Michael Fulton
Whistler Blackcomb Halts Summer Skiing on Horstman Glacier
Whistler Blackcomb has indefinitely suspended summer skiing operations on the Horstman Glacier due to declining snow conditions, impacting long-standing training programs and recreational skiing opportunities.
Michael Fulton
Epic Pass 2025/26: A Comprehensive Buying Guide for Skiers and Riders
Explore the various Epic Pass options for the 2025/26 season, including new resort access, pricing, and benefits for skiers and snowboarders looking to maximise their mountain time across multiple destinations.
Michael Fulton
Whistler Blackcomb Transitions to Spring Skiing Schedule
Whistler Blackcomb announces changes to its spring skiing operations, with Whistler Mountain closing on April 21 and spring skiing continuing on Blackcomb Mountain until May 19.
Michael Fulton
Big White Ski Resort Celebrates 100-Day Skiers with Special Pins
Big White Ski Resort in British Columbia is honouring skiers and riders who have spent 100 days on the mountain this season with commemorative pins, showcasing the resort's appreciation for its dedicated visitors.
Michael Fulton
New Grouse Mountain Gondola Transforms Vancouver Ski Access
Grouse Mountain, Vancouver's most accessible ski resort, has unveiled its new Blue Grouse Gondola, revolutionizing mountain access with 27 eight-person cabins. The modern Leitner-Poma system cuts journey times to just 5.5 minutes, offering spectacular Vancouver skyline views while significantly reducing wait times for skiers and riders.
Michael Fulton
Cypress Mountain Resort Introduces Paid Parking for 2024-25 Season
Cypress Mountain Resort, located near Vancouver, is introducing paid parking for the 2024-25 season. Starting on opening day, parking in select lots will cost $10 CAD, with free options still available in certain areas. While the move aims to manage high demand and traffic, the resort's no-refund policy for bad weather has drawn some criticism.
Michael Fulton
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Aspen Snowmass Marks 80th Anniversary With $3.75 Throwback Lift Tickets
Aspen Snowmass turns 80 this December, and it's marking the milestone with $3.75 lift tickets on the anniversary itself - the original 1946 price. A discounted long weekend, $19.46 dining specials, lodging deals up to 46 percent off, and a season of anniversary programming round out the celebration across all four mountains.
17 Sept 2026
Doppelmayr Group Posts 9.1% Revenue Growth in 2025/26, Passing 1.3 Billion Euros
Doppelmayr closed its 2025/26 business year with revenue up 9.1 percent to 1.3 billion euros, driven by projects including the Big Sky Explorer Gondola, Deer Valley's Mayflower East Village Gondola, and the first TRI-Line installation at Hoch-Ybrig. Headcount grew too, with the ropeway manufacturer now employing almost 4,000 people worldwide.
16 Sept 2026
Hintertux Glacier Replaces 40-Year-Old Gondola to Tuxer Fernerhaus
Hintertux Glacier is retiring its 40-year-old gondola to the Tuxer Fernerhaus. The replacement carries 10 people per cabin instead of four, with seat heating and nearly 40 percent more hourly capacity. Doppelmayr's new line opens at the end of October 2026, right as the glacier's high-altitude terrain becomes accessible again for the new season.
16 Sept 2026
FIS Weighs Holding World Championships in Almost Every Winter, Starting 2032
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation is looking at a major shake-up to its title events calendar. From 2032, World Championships could run not just in odd-numbered years but in every non-Olympic winter too, effectively putting a global title event on the calendar almost every season. The FIS Council has approved the concept following a feasibility study, though an accelerated rollout as early as 2028 is also under consideration.
4 Sept 2026
Mount Buller Becomes Latest Australian Resort to Call Time Early on 2026
Mount Buller closes out its 2026 season this Sunday, joining Falls Creek, Hotham and Charlotte Pass in a cluster of closures landing almost simultaneously and roughly a month ahead of schedule. The culprit is stark: Spencers Creek's benchmark snow depth hit 31.2cm on 3 September, just 18% of the 73-year average and an all-time low for this point in the season. Six of Victoria and NSW's best-known resorts will have shut their lifts early within a span of about two and a half weeks.
4 Sept 2026
Tremblant to Add New Timber Summit Ski Sector for 2027/28 Season
Tremblant has confirmed a major expansion of its Quebec ski area, with a new Timber Summit sector adding 62 acres of terrain, eight trails and a high-speed quad chairlift for winter 2027/28. It's part of a CAD 42.5 million investment that also includes a new beginner learning zone at Versant Soleil opening this coming season. The project has grown considerably since it was first announced back in 2020, when it carried a far smaller budget and an opening date that never eventuated.
2 Sept 2026
Mount Hotham to Close for the 2026 Season on Sunday, September 6
We knew when the Bird Bath Pond Skim showed up on Hotham's Instagram that the season was on its way out. It's been a rough one - I only managed two days on snow all year, at Falls Creek - and now Baw Baw, Selwyn and Hotham have all called it, possibly the worst Australian season I've seen in a decade. Hotham's last day of lift operations is Sunday, 6 September, with a Retro Day, Father's Day après and closing sales before the lifts stop turning for good.
1 Sept 2026
Thredbo to Replace Ageing Gunbarrel Quad With New Six-Seat Chairlift for 2028
Thredbo Alpine Resort has confirmed plans to replace its 37-year-old Gunbarrel quad chairlift with a new six-seat Doppelmayr D-Line, targeting winter 2028. The AUD 35 million project will keep travel time roughly the same but lift capacity from 2,800 to 3,000 skiers per hour. It's part of a broader investment push that also includes doubled snowmaking capacity at Friday Flat for 2027, with the ageing Kosciuszko Express now flagged as the resort's next major lift replacement after Gunbarrel.
31 Aug 2026