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Killington Plans Another $25 Million in Upgrades as Investment Hits $65 Million Total
Killington isn't done yet. The Vermont resort just wrapped a season that debuted the Superstar Six and over 1,000 new snow guns - all part of a $40 million first round of investment. Now another $25 million is going in: a new quad chair, expanded snowmaking, lift maintenance, dining upgrades, and summer attractions. Two years after Independence Group LLC took over, the total bill has reached $65 million and counting.
Michael Fulton
Vermont Skiing Sees Strong Season Despite Variable Snowfall
Vermont's ski industry defied expectations with a fifth consecutive year of rising skier visits, reaching the highest levels in over a decade. While snowfall was below recent averages, strong visitation and strategic lift ticket management contributed to the success.
Michael Fulton
Killington's Snowdon Triple Chairlift Closes After 53 Seasons
Killington's oldest operating chairlift ends its run on Saturday 21 March after more than five decades of service. The 1973-era Snowdon Triple will be replaced by a fixed-grip quad as part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades under the resort's new ownership.
Michael Fulton
Jay Peak Approaches 350 Inches of Snow Before March: Vermont's Best Season in Years
Northern Vermont is having one of those winters that makes you question whether the last decade of underwhelming Northeast seasons was just a bad dream. Jay Peak is sitting at around 348 inches of snow before March, and Stowe has already surpassed its average full-season total. Here's what's driving it and why March could make this one genuinely memorable.
Michael Fulton
Early Season North America: Which Ski Resorts Are Open Right Now?
The 2025-26 North American ski season is underway with resorts across Colorado, Alberta, and Vermont opening their lifts. From Keystone's surprise first-to-open move to Sunshine Village's impressive 38 runs already available, here's exactly what terrain you can access right now and which resorts are offering the best early season conditions.
Michael Fulton
Burke Mountain Resort Welcomes New Leadership Team
Burke Mountain Resort in Vermont has announced a new leadership structure following its recent acquisition. The team includes experienced industry professionals aiming to drive growth and improvements at the ski area.
Michael Fulton
Magic Mountain Ski Area Celebrates Record-Breaking 2024-25 Season
Vermont's Magic Mountain Ski Area reports a significant increase in skier visits and ticket sales for the 2024-25 season, marking a record year despite average snowfall.
Michael Fulton
Burke Mountain Resort in Vermont Sold for $11.5 Million
Burke Mountain Resort in Vermont has been sold for $11.5 million to Bear Den LLC, marking the end of its federal receivership following a major fraud case involving its former owner.
Michael Fulton
Killington's Superstar Chairlift Replacement Project in Full Swing
Killington Resort has begun replacing its Superstar Chairlift, with construction progressing rapidly. The project includes removing old components, installing new towers, and upgrading related infrastructure.
Michael Fulton
Jay Peak Extends Ski Season into May After Record Snowfall
Jay Peak in Vermont plans to keep lifts running into May following an exceptional winter season with 470 inches of snowfall, far surpassing its annual average.
Michael Fulton
7 New England Ski Resorts Still Operating in Late Spring
Despite warmer weather, several New England ski resorts continue to offer skiing and snowboarding opportunities well into spring, with some potentially extending their seasons into May.
Michael Fulton
Stowe Mountain Resort Concludes Record-Breaking Snow Season
Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont wraps up an exceptional 2024-25 ski season with over 300 inches of snowfall, marking one of its best years in recent memory.
Michael Fulton
Fire Destroys Portion of Condo Near Okemo Mountain Resort, No Injuries Reported
A fire at the Slopeside Condos near Okemo Mountain Resort destroyed part of the complex, with all 14 occupants escaping safely. The fire, determined to be accidental, won’t affect the resort’s opening plans for the 2024-25 season.
Michael Fulton
Sugarbush Resort Unveils $12.6 Million in Exciting Capital Improvements
Sugarbush Resort in Vermont is set to undergo a remarkable transformation with $12.6 million in capital improvements. The highlight of these upgrades is the replacement of the Heaven’s Gate Triple with a more reliable fixed grip quad, designed to lower wind exposure and minimise wind-related disruptions. In addition, substantial investments in snowmaking infrastructure enhance efficiency and terrain accessibility.
Michael Fulton
Stowe, VT Gears Up For First Season of Paid Parking
As the 22/23 season becomes visible on the horizon the team at Stowe are putting the final touches on the new paid parking scheme across the resort. Check out all the changes with our full summary.
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