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Mountain Capital Partners Announces $15M+ in Improvements Following Record-Setting Winter - body image 1
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Mountain Capital Partners Invests $15M+ in Ski Resort Upgrades

Mountain Capital Partners announces over $15 million in improvements across its ski resorts following a record-breaking 2024/2025 season, with upgrades planned for Purgatory, Arizona Snowbowl, Brian Head, and other properties.

Purgatory
Colorado
Utah
Brian Head
Arizona
Arizona Snowbowl
Aspen Snowmass Announces Around $80 Million In Improvements
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Aspen Snowmass Invests $80 Million in Resort Upgrades

Aspen Snowmass announces major improvements for the 2025-26 season, including new lifts at Snowmass, lodge renovations, and resort-wide enhancements to elevate the skiing experience.

Aspen Snowmass
Colorado
Aspen
Epic Pass 2025/26: A Comprehensive Buying Guide for Skiers and Riders
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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.

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Whistler Blackcomb
Colorado
Vail
British Columbia
Utah
Park City
Switzerland
Winter Park's $37 Million Snowmaking Upgrade Extends Ski Season
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Winter Park's $37 Million Snowmaking Upgrade Extends Ski Season

Winter Park Resort has invested $37 million in snowmaking upgrades, enabling earlier openings and later closings. The investment aims to extend the ski season, with the resort now boasting one of the longest seasons in Colorado.

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Vail
Aspen
Winter Park
Vail Mountain Announces Terrain Closures as Season Winds Down
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Vail Mountain Announces Terrain Closures as Season Winds Down

Vail Mountain has closed China Bowl and Teacup Bowl as it approaches the final week of the ski season. Sun Up and Sun Down Bowls remain open, with further closures possible based on daily conditions.

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Vail
Beaver Creek
Skiers make the most of a powder day at Arapahoe Basin.
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Colorado Ski Resorts Report Strong Snowpack as Season Winds Down

Summit County ski resorts maintain impressive base depths despite the approaching end of the 2024-25 season. Copper Mountain leads local snowfall totals, while Winter Park tops the state.

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Copper Mountain
Summit County
Arapahoe Basin
Breckenridge
2024-2025 Ski Season Chairlift Incidents Review
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Michael Fulton (SnowStash)

2024-2025 Ski Season Chairlift Incidents Review

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.

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Colorado
France
California
Arapahoe Basin Announces Unlimited Ikon Pass Access for 2025/26 Season
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Michael Fulton (SnowStash)

Arapahoe Basin Announces Unlimited Ikon Pass Access for 2025/26 Season

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."

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Arapahoe Basin
Copper Mountain Base Area
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Michael Fulton (SnowStash)

Copper Mountain Expansion: Colorado's New Second-Largest Ski Resort

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.

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Copper Mountain
Powderhorn Resort Chairlift
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Michael Fulton (SnowStash)

Powderhorn Ski Resort Announces New Ownership and Development Plans

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.

Powderhorn
Colorado
Winter Park gondola being evacuated
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Michael Fulton (SnowStash)

Winter Park Resort Gondola Rescue: Hundreds of Skiers and Riders Safely Evacuated

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.

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Winter Park
Wolf Creek Resort
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Michael Fulton (SnowStash)

Wolf Creek Ski Area Opens Early for 2024-25 Season

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.

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Wolf Creek
Crested Butte from high above.
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Michael Fulton (SnowStash)

Lift Mechanic’s At Crested Butte Vote To Unionise

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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Crested Butte