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New York Allocates $15.9 Million Across Whiteface, Gore, and Belleayre
ORDA's board has approved $15.9 million in capital funding for its three state-owned ski areas, with the bulk directed at snowmaking infrastructure. The allocation continues a decade-long pattern of public investment in New York's ski mountains, though the recurring focus on basic infrastructure raises questions about maintenance backlogs.
Michael Fulton
Whiteface Joins Mountain Collective: A Measured Look at the Northeast Addition
Whiteface's entry into the Mountain Collective pass for 2025-26 brings a much-needed Northeast option, but raises questions about the pass's overall strategy and value proposition.
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Gore Mountain's 2025/2026 Season Upgrades: New Lift, Snowmaking, and More
Gore Mountain is set to enhance its facilities for the 2025/2026 ski season with a new quad lift, improved snowmaking, and expanded parking. The resort continues its development with ongoing projects at the North Creek Ski Bowl.
Michael Fulton
Whiteface Mountain Updates Lift System: Two Chairlifts Retired
Whiteface Mountain in New York has concluded its 2024-25 season, marking the retirement of two long-serving chairlifts. Plans are underway to replace these with a new SkyTrac fixed-grip double chairlift, maintaining the popular mid-station feature.
Michael Fulton
Record Snowfall Drives Surge in NY Ski Resort Attendance
Heavy snowfall and ideal winter conditions have led to increased attendance at New York ski resorts, with Holiday Valley and Peek'n Peak reporting strong visitor numbers. The favourable weather has enabled extended operations and enhanced experiences for skiers and riders across Western New York's premier ski destinations.
Michael Fulton
Hunter Mountain Debuts Modern Six-Person Chairlift for 2024 Season
Hunter Mountain has revolutionized its lift system with a new high-speed six-pack chairlift, the Broadway Express. This significant upgrade enhances access to all skill levels of terrain and introduces wider trails for improved skiing and riding experiences.
Michael Fulton
Whiteface New York Announces New High Speed Quad
Whiteface Mountain in New York has made an exciting announcement that came from left field. The legendary resort, known for its Olympic history, is set to introduce a new lift called 'The Notch' in the upcoming season. This high-speed quad lift will connect Bear Den Mountain and Legacy Lodge, eliminating the need to navigate beginner trails and providing a smoother and more convenient experience for skiers. With improved trail flow and enhanced skier distribution, Whiteface Mountain aims to elevate the resort experience. Stay tuned for more updates on this groundbreaking addition that is set to revolutionise access and enjoyment at the iconic Whiteface Mountain.
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