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Mt. Rose Begins Snowmaking for the 2026-27 Season at Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe’s highest base elevation is paying off early: Mt. Rose has started making snow for 2026-27 after the first flurries and a cold snap. The Nevada resort is backing it with nearly US$2 million in upgrades, including a replacement snowmaking main line, a new PistenBully groomer and restraint bars on every lift. Opening day is yet to be confirmed, though Heavenly and Northstar are already eyeing 20 November.
Michael Fulton
Mt Rose Ski Tahoe Closes After Lean Season
Mt Rose closed for the 2024-25 season on Sunday with icy conditions marking the final day. The Tahoe area resort wrapped up a winter that locals describe as leaving "much snow to be desired", though some late-season storms briefly improved coverage in April.
Michael Fulton
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe Offers $60 Lift Tickets for Season Pass Holders from Other Resorts
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe in Nevada is offering discounted lift tickets to anyone holding a 2025-26 season pass from another resort. Adults can ski for $60 and kids for $30 through the end of the season, with late-season conditions looking solid after 21 inches of fresh snow hit the mountain last week. The deal also stacks towards a DoubleDown Season Pass for next year.
Michael Fulton
Lee Canyon Commits $5 Million to West Bowl Terrain Expansion
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
Mt. Rose Starts Early Snowmaking, Aims for November Opening
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe has begun snowmaking operations, positioning itself as an early opener in the Lake Tahoe region. The resort's $6 million in upgrades, including a new tubing park, reflect ongoing efforts to diversify offerings amidst changing ski industry trends.
Michael Fulton
California and Nevada Ski Resorts Unveil Upgrades for 2025-26 Season
Ski California's member resorts are rolling out new facilities and programs for the upcoming winter, but are they genuinely improving the guest experience or just chasing headlines?
Michael Fulton
Lee Canyon's $7 Lift Tickets: A Rare Bargain in Today's Ski Industry
Lee Canyon, Nevada's local ski area, is offering $7 lift tickets for select dates before their November 21 opening. This pricing strategy stands out in an industry where $100+ day passes are now the norm.
Michael Fulton
Mt. Rose's Season Finale: Discounted Tickets and Special Events
Mt. Rose Ski Resort is closing out the season with a bang, offering $60 lift tickets and hosting events like a pond skim competition. The resort is also extending its operating hours for skiers and riders to enjoy more time on the slopes.
Michael Fulton
Tragic Accident at Diamond Peak: Young Girl Killed by Falling Boulder
A heartbreaking incident at Diamond Peak Ski Resort in Nevada has left the skiing community in shock. A 7-year-old girl lost her life after being struck by a dislodged boulder near the resort's base lodge.
Michael Fulton
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe Extends Operating Hours for Weekend Night Skiing
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe has enhanced its popular "Open Late" program by adding Friday nights to its extended hours schedule. Skiers and riders can now enjoy Tahoe's highest base elevation with extended lift operations on both Fridays and Saturdays through the remainder of the season.
Michael Fulton
Heavenly Ski Resort Chairlift Accident: Five Injured in Comet Express Collision
A serious incident at Heavenly Ski Resort resulted in five people being hospitalised after two chairs collided on the Comet Express lift. The December 23rd accident occurred when one chair slid backward, impacting another occupied chair, leading to multiple injuries and an immediate investigation by resort officials.
Michael Fulton
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Alps Snow Forecast: Up to 64 cm Headed for the High Glaciers as the Snow Line Drops
The Alps are about to swap mild, sunny October weather for something far more wintry. A cold front arrives Tuesday, and SnowStash forecasts have Monterosa Ski out in front with 64 cm over 14 days, ahead of Blatten Belalp (55 cm) and Verbier (43 cm). The snow line should fall below 2000 metres by Wednesday night, and glaciers across Switzerland, Italy and Austria are in line for the best of it. The wind will have a say too.
20 Oct 2026
Four Dead After Avalanche Near Ski Portillo in Chile
A large avalanche struck near Laguna del Inca adjacent to Ski Portillo on Saturday afternoon, killing four people and injuring four others. The group were day visitors mountaineering in the backcountry after reportedly being warned about elevated avalanche risk by resort staff.
18 Oct 2026
Europe Ski Resorts Open Now: What Is Skiable in Mid-October 2026
Europe’s ski season is open, technically. After a record-warm summer, glaciers in Austria, Switzerland and Italy are running a few pistes apiece, Sölden, Stubai and Kitzsteinhorn started late, Titlis has pushed back to 24 October, and Zermatt reopens a few lifts on 14 October after more than two months shut. Finland’s Levi and Ruka are skiing on stored snow. Here is what is open, and what you actually get at each.
14 Oct 2026
Zermatt Plans World Cup Downhill Return on the Gornergrat for 2028
Zermatt is having another crack at a World Cup downhill, and this time nobody has to cross a border. Around 13 million Swiss francs is going into rebuilding the Gornergrat piste, including a jump fed by a roughly 300-metre in-run across the roof of the Gornergrat Railway gallery, with the Matterhorn lined up behind it for the TV cameras. First men’s race is pencilled in for March 2028, pending FIS homologation.
14 Oct 2026
Mt. Rose Begins Snowmaking for the 2026-27 Season at Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe’s highest base elevation is paying off early: Mt. Rose has started making snow for 2026-27 after the first flurries and a cold snap. The Nevada resort is backing it with nearly US$2 million in upgrades, including a replacement snowmaking main line, a new PistenBully groomer and restraint bars on every lift. Opening day is yet to be confirmed, though Heavenly and Northstar are already eyeing 20 November.
13 Oct 2026
Utah Ski Resorts 2026-27: What’s New at Alta, Deer Valley, Powder Mountain and More
Utah is still building flat out. For 2026-27, Powder Mountain opens a steep new Skytrac chair into more than 1,000 acres of advanced terrain, Deer Valley adds 200 acres on Hail Peak, Sundance gets a new quad and Park City adds a gondola from its new parking structure. Snowmaking is expanding almost everywhere, Eagle Point stays closed after the Cottonwood Fire, and the 2034 Games are setting the pace. Here’s what’s new, resort by resort.
13 Oct 2026
Mt Hutt Invests NZ$12 Million in Base Area, Tripling Its Sun Deck
Mt Hutt is getting busier, and its base lodge is about to catch up. NZ$12 million goes into a heated sun deck roughly three times the current size (430 m² to 1,300 m²), plus a new toilet block, heated steps down to snow level, extra storage and a new food and beverage outlet. Building starts after the 2026 season, with everything due for winter 2027.
11 Oct 2026
Vermont Ski Resort Opening Dates 2026-27: Few Dates Set, Killington Waits on the Cold
Vermont's season is slow to take shape. Stratton is tentatively targeting 18 November and Sugarbush 21 November, while Pico has Friday 11 December on the calendar. Killington never sets a date and opens when the snowmaking allows, and Vail Resorts has yet to name days for Stowe, Okemo and Mount Snow. The forecasts disagree about snow, and the main El Niño worry for the Green Mountains is warmth.
9 Oct 2026