Michael Fulton (SnowStash)
The 2024-2025 ski season saw an unusual concentration of chairlift malfunctions across global ski resorts, raising important questions about infrastructure maintenance and safety protocols. From mechanical failures to weather-related accidents, these incidents highlight the critical importance of ongoing vigilance at ski resorts worldwide.
Michael Fulton (SnowStash)
Arapahoe Basin will offer unlimited access to Ikon Pass holders for the 2025/26 ski season while maintaining its successful parking reservation system, according to COO Alan Henceroth, who calls the upcoming Ikon Pass "the greatest season pass ever made."
Michael Fulton (SnowStash)
Copper Mountain has received approval for a bold expansion plan that will increase its skiable terrain by 14% and add North America's highest chairlift. The expansion will make it Colorado's second-largest ski resort behind Vail, enhancing the experience for skiers and riders with improved lift access and more high-alpine terrain.
Michael Fulton (SnowStash)
Pacific Group Resorts, Inc. (PGRI) has become the majority owner of Powderhorn Mountain Resort near Grand Junction, Colorado. The transition promises significant developments including expanded snowmaking, a new high-speed quad chairlift, and an innovative Tiny Home village project.
Michael Fulton (SnowStash)
In a remarkable display of emergency response, Winter Park Resort successfully evacuated 174 skiers and riders after a critical gondola malfunction. The five-hour rescue operation, triggered by a cracked structural component, showcased the ski patrol's extensive training and preparation for such rare events.
Michael Fulton (SnowStash)
Wolf Creek Ski Area in Colorado is set to open on Tuesday, October 22, marking an early start to its 85th season. With multiple lifts operating and access to roughly 30% of the mountain, Wolf Creek offers skiers and riders a substantial early-season experience. The resort is celebrating its anniversary with special events and Local Appreciation rates for lift tickets.
Michael Fulton (SnowStash)
In a significant development, lift mechanics at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, a Vail property, have voted 7 to 3 in favour of unionising. This decision makes them the second group of ski resort lift mechanics in the United States to form a union, following in the footsteps of Park City Mountain Resort.
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