June and July Skiing Planned at Canada's Banff Sunshine Village
Banff Sunshine Village announced a two‑week summer ski extension, reopening on June 20 and running through July 5, 2026. The decision follows a record snowfall season that delivered nearly 1,000 cm (393 in) of snow, far exceeding the resort’s 600 cm average. Base depths currently sit at 242 cm on the upper mountain and 186 cm mid‑mountain, allowing lifts such as Strawberry Express to operate. The resort will also host summer events like Cinco de Mayo celebrations and a Leg Burner slalom before the spring‑closing weekend.
Sunday Watch: Mali Noyes Finishes Utah's Hardest Lines In Record Time
Mali Noyes completed skiing Utah's 93 most difficult Wasatch chutes in a record 47 days, a feat chronicled in her Project Rapid Fire web series. The final episode captures her last six lines—Monte Cristo, Directissimo, Hellgate Couloir, King’s Peak, and...
A New Multi-Mountain Ski Pass Will Launch This Year, Here's What We Know So Far
Snow Partners is launching the Snow Pass, a new multi‑mountain ski ticket that offers two days at each participating resort for under $400. The cooperative model will return 80% of first‑year revenue to partner resorts, with payments made in three...
1 Dead, 1 Injured In Chairlift Maintenance Accident at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl
On April 30, 2026, a maintenance basket fell from the upper‑bowl chairlift at Mt. Hood Ski Bowl in Oregon, killing one employee and injuring another. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m., prompting a coordinated response from local law enforcement, fire departments,...
Skiers Could Face Misdemeanor Charges If New North Carolina Law Is Passed
North Carolina lawmakers are considering a Ski Safety Act that would criminalize the misuse of ski passes as a Class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 120 days of active community service. The bill also obligates skiers to provide personal information...
RMU Skis Just Dropped a Mountain Bike—And It’s Not What You Expect
Rocky Mountain Underground (RMU) has unveiled the Nighttrain, its first purpose‑built enduro mountain bike, developed with legendary suspension engineer Dave Weagle. The bike features a high‑pivot Orion linkage, 170 mm of rear travel, dual 29‑inch wheels and an aluminum frame. RMU...
$4,250 California Ski Pass Has One Feature You Won't Find on Epic or Ikon
The Ski California Gold Pass, priced at $4,250, grants unrestricted access to 36 California alpine and cross‑country resorts, including Palisades Tahoe, Kirkwood, Sugar Bowl, and Mammoth. Unlike the Epic and Ikon passes, it carries no blackout dates and is fully...
The Only Time Snowboarders Are Allowed at Alta Has Begun
Alta Ski Area announced that, starting April 29, 2026, uphill travel is permitted for backcountry users, including splitboarders and snowboarders, after the resort’s seasonal closure. The move makes Alta one of the few U.S. ski areas to temporarily allow snowboarding...
Vail Resorts Under Investigation by New Hampshire for Charging Sales Tax
Vail Resorts is facing an investigation by New Hampshire after the state learned the company plans to add a sales‑tax surcharge to its multi‑resort Epic and Northeast Value passes. New Hampshire, one of the few U.S. states without a sales...
Dry Winter? Meanwhile, This Canadian Resort Is Flirting With Snow Records
Sunshine Village in Banff, Alberta, has logged an extraordinary 33 feet of snow this season, with an upper‑mountain depth of 990 cm (389 inches) and a base eight feet deep. The resort’s 12 lifts remain fully operational, keeping over 100 trails open...
REVIEW: InWild's SIMPLL Telemark Binding Has Some Kinks To Work Out. But It Sure Skis Well.
InWild’s SIMPLL TTS telemark binding debuted last season as a lightweight, free‑flexing option, but the beta‑stage product shows several functional flaws. Weighing about 470 g per pair, it offers a quick‑entry tech toe borrowed from the Linea alpine touring model. Reviewers...
15 Open Ski Resorts Where You Can Still Score Turns
Despite an early‑season heat wave that forced many western mountains to close ahead of schedule, a handful of U.S. ski resorts are still carving turns into late April and early May 2026. Alta (Utah) wrapped its season with a fresh...
Watch: This Legendary “Thigh-Burning” Couloir Race Is Absolute Chaos
The Saudan Couloir Ski Race Extreme, staged on Whistler Blackcomb’s legendary steep, ungroomed couloir, has re‑emerged as a marquee event after a two‑decade lull, with 2026 champion Stan Rey demonstrating the race’s chaotic mix of giant‑slalom gates and off‑piste terrain....
Eileen Gu Tops The Snow League's Earnings List at $135k
The Snow League, launched by Shaun White, completed its inaugural season in LAAX with a transparent prize structure that paid every competitor at least $5,000. World champion Eileen Gu topped the earnings list, collecting $135,000 from two first‑place finishes, appearance...
Jesper Tjäder's Unrailistic Is Back
Jesper Tjäder’s Unrailistic ski competition returns to Åre, Sweden from April 30 to May 1, 2026. The two‑day event features a Best Trick showdown worth 10 points and a rail‑centric slopestyle worth 100 points, with one male and one female athlete crowned overall...
Has Skiing Bounced Back From COVID? Global Skier Visit Numbers Suggest So
The 18th International Report on Snow & Mountain Tourism shows the ski industry rebounding strongly, with 399 million skier visits in the 2024/25 season—surpassing the 2018/19 record of 392 million. Growth occurred despite below‑average natural snowfall across North America and Europe, highlighting...
Atlantic Canada’s Only Gondola Is Still Spinning as Other Ski Resorts Call It Quits
Cape Smokey, Nova Scotia’s ocean‑side ski resort, announced it will stay open from April 24‑26, extending a season that normally runs November‑April. The resort highlighted “soft turns” and “bluebird views” as spring conditions remain excellent, while many western U.S. mountains...
You Could Win $1,000 For Skiing All Day at This Vermont Resort
Killington Resort in Vermont will host the Superstar Showdown on May 16, 2026, a bell‑to‑bell downhill endurance race where the male and female skiers who log the most vertical on the Superstar Glacier win $1,000 plus new skis or a...
My Quest for the Ultimate Ski Boot Nearly Ruined Skiing for Me
A seasoned skier bought an ultra‑tight, one‑size‑smaller blue boot hoping to boost performance, only to endure toe cramps, joint pain, and a painful realization that the gear was too small. After a harsh day on icy snow, the skier reverted...
Will Wyoming's Summer Ski Area Open This Year? First Look at Snowpack
Beartooth Basin, a rare summer‑only ski area on the Wyoming‑Montana border, is gearing up for its 64th season amid an unusually deep snowpack. The resort has logged 235 inches of snowfall since October and currently sits on a 29‑inch base...
"It Might Sound a Little Crazy": Pennsylvania Ski Resort Explains Why It's Making Snow in April
Camelback Resort in Pennsylvania announced that its 2026 ski season has surpassed the previous record, extending 11 days beyond the longest season since 1963. The resort is still making snow in April, maintaining up to 10 feet of base on...
Powder Mountain's Reed Hastings to Leave Netflix
Reed Hastings, Netflix co‑founder and former co‑executive chief, announced he will leave the company’s board this summer to concentrate on other ventures. He stepped down as co‑CEO in 2023 and has since focused on expanding his Utah ski resort, Powder...
Despite Tough Winter, Colorado's Copper Mountain Is Extending Its Season
Copper Mountain in Colorado announced it will keep its slopes open until May 3, 2026, extending the season by a week beyond the originally scheduled April 26 closure. The resort is offering $49 lift tickets for the final week despite recording only 157...
2,000 Ski Instructors Are Suing Vail Resorts
Nearly 2,000 current and former ski and snowboard instructors have filed a collective action lawsuit against Vail Resorts, alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The complaint asserts that instructors were not compensated for off‑the‑clock duties such as travel,...
Alta Slashes Lift Tickets by 50% for Passholders at Other Mountains, Including Epic Pass
Alta Ski Area in Utah, facing one of its snow‑poorest seasons, is offering a 50% discount on lift tickets for passholders from other resorts, dropping the price from $189 to about $95. The promotion, dubbed the "Best Worst Season" deal,...
Skier Lands "New" Trick at French Freeride Festival
The fourth La Clusarcs freeski and music festival took place April 11‑12, 2026 at La Clusaz, France, with H Concept constructing a mountain‑bike‑style table jump. A skier captured attention by backflipping off the jump, then launching into a front flip without his skis, a...
Timberline Lodge Projected Closing Date Leaked, Season Ending Early
Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood disclosed a projected closing date of July 19, 2026, citing historically low snowpack. The announcement forces Mt. Hood Summer Ski Camp to cancel Sessions 8‑11, while Windells’ summer programs still run through August 1. Other...
Wisconsin's "Corbet's Couloir" Is Small but Daunting
Granite Peak in Wisconsin has introduced Caroline's Couloir, a modest five‑foot cliff that mimics the legendary Corbet's Couloir at Jackson Hole. The trail is built on snow‑made ice, delivering a consistently hard, fast landing that challenges even seasoned skiers. Influencer...
Vail Resorts Closes Crans-Montana for Season, Local-Led Petition Fails
Vail Resorts, which acquired Switzerland’s Crans‑Montana in 2024, closed the ski area on April 6, 2026, prompting a petition that gathered over 1,000 signatures. The early shutdown cuts the crucial Easter holiday period, a peak time for tourism and local employment....
Vail Mountain Names New Vice President and COO
Vail Mountain appointed Shaydar Edelmann as vice president and chief operating officer, bringing over two decades of ski‑industry experience. Edelmann previously served as vice president and general manager of Heavenly Mountain Resort, where he expanded year‑round childcare, summer operations, and...
Didn't Ski Enough This Winter? Chile's Iconic Ski Resort Opens In Two Months
Ski Portillo in Chile announced its 2026 season will run from June 20 to September 26, offering a Southern‑Hemisphere alternative for skiers disappointed by a warm, low‑snow winter in the U.S. The resort has enjoyed above‑average snowfall in 2024 and...
Jay Peak Eclipses 400 Inches of Snow: Here Are 10 Western Ski Resorts With Less
Jay Peak in Vermont recorded a seasonal total of 400 inches of snow as of April 7, 2026, surpassing its 372‑inch average and outpacing most western ski areas. The resort’s early‑season storms and late‑season snowfall have created a deep base...
A Skier's Note To the Satellites
Reflect Orbital, a California startup, is seeking FCC approval to launch up to 50,000 solar‑reflecting satellites that would beam daylight to night‑time solar farms. A test satellite with a 60‑foot mirror could appear as bright as a full moon, and...
Las Vegas' Ski Area To Expand With New Chairlift and Trails Next Season
Lee Canyon ski area near Las Vegas will open a new four‑person chairlift called “Chair 8” next winter. The lift spans 2,200 ft, rises 650 ft and can move up to 1,800 skiers per hour, feeding five new mixed‑difficulty trails in the West...
Free Season Passes for Kids Announced at Powder Mountain, Utah, but There's a Catch
Powder Mountain, now owned by Netflix co‑founder Reed Hastings, is rolling out a family‑focused pass program for the 2026‑27 season. Adult season passes start at $1,499 and include up to two complimentary youth passes for children 12 and under, while...
Ikon Pass Adds SilverStar Mountain, Expands Reach Into Canada
Alterra Mountain Company's Ikon Pass announced that SilverStar Mountain in British Columbia will join the pass for the 2026‑27 winter season. Ikon Pass holders will receive seven days of skiing at SilverStar, while Ikon Base Pass holders get five days,...
"Really, Really Deep": Michigan Ski Resort To Stay Open Through Mother's Day
Mount Bohemia on Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula announced it will remain open through Mother’s Day on May 10, extending its season beyond the typical April close. The resort has accumulated more than 300 inches of snow this year, creating a deep base...
Does It Matter If You Ski Well?
The article explores the paradox of ski industry leaders who may be terrible skiers, questioning whether technical proficiency matters in a sport that prizes fun and nonchalance. It cites anecdotes from a former ski‑mag editor, writer Paddy O’Connell, and industry...
REVIEW: Voile's Newest Ski Completes Telemark's Modern Touring Paradigm
Voile’s Vector ACE ski, part of the brand’s ACE series, launches as a mid‑fat, 1.4 kg per ski (2.8 kg pair) touring model that can accommodate telemark bindings. The ski features a hybrid sidewall construction, a paulownia core with maple and carbon...
Locals Approve First Ski Resort In Nevada's "Swiss Alps", But There's a Private Catch
Elko County’s Planning Commission approved a private ski resort on Peter Christodoulo’s Ruby Mountain Ranch in a 5‑2 vote. The conditional use permit allows five three‑seat chairlifts, a lodge with five guest rooms, and limits use to the owner’s family...
March Heat Forces Another Colorado Ski Resort To Close Early
Purgatory Resort in Colorado announced it will shut down on March 29, 2026, a full month earlier than usual because of an unusually warm winter and depleted snowpack. The decision follows a historic heat wave that left the Western U.S....
Pro Snowboarder Forgets Ice Axe, Uses Drone as a Clever Solution
Professional snowboarder Xavier De Le Rue discovered he had left his ice axe 500 meters up a backcountry climb and solved the problem by having his film crew attach the tool to a drone and fly it to him. The stunt illustrates how drones...
The Freeride World Tour Finale in Switzerland Is Here. Who Could Win?
The Freeride World Tour’s grand finale returns to the legendary Bec des Rosses in Verbier, Switzerland on March 28, 2026. The event, streamed for free on the FWT website, will decide the season’s overall champions. Women’s leader Sybille Blanjean holds...
Vail Resorts, Alterra Face Antitrust Lawsuit for Ikon and Epic Passes
A class‑action lawsuit accuses Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Company of antitrust violations tied to their Epic and Ikon multi‑mountain passes. Plaintiffs claim the firms inflate single‑day lift‑ticket prices to force skiers into costly bundled passes, harming independent ski areas....
One Dead After Small Plane Crashes Near Lake Tahoe
A small single‑engine aircraft en route to Truckee Tahoe Airport crashed southwest of Olympic Valley near Lake Tahoe on Sunday, killing the lone pilot. The crash was detected by an Apple alert and radar loss, prompting a rapid response from...
Bear Den Partners Acquires Two More Northeast Ski Resorts
Bear Den Partners, a joint venture of the Graham and Schaefer families, announced the acquisition of Berkshire East Mountain Resort in Massachusetts and Catamount Mountain Resort on the New York‑Massachusetts border. The two ski areas will keep their current CEOs...
Meet an Olympian & See the Flaming Lips: Jackson Hole's Rendezvous Fest Guide
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s Rendezvous Music Festival returns March 27‑28, 2026, celebrating the ski area’s 60th anniversary with a revamped format. The weekend opens with a free Souls of Mischief concert, followed by a gold‑gondola unveiling honoring Olympic gold‑medalist Breezy...
David Beckham Shares Footage From His Favorite Powder Spot in Canada
British soccer icon David Beckham posted a new Instagram video snowboarding at Island Lake, a luxury backcountry lodge near Fernie, British Columbia. He reiterated his habit of spending four days each year in the mountains, praising the resort’s terrain and...
Skier Front Flips Off of One of Whistler's Most Feared Lines
Tahoe‑born skier Isaac Kaufman landed a front flip on Whistler Blackcomb’s famed Air Jordan cliff. The maneuver, captured in crystal‑clear GoPro POV, follows his earlier front flip at Palisades Tahoe and a backflip that won Powder’s “Best Trick of the...
“Mad Scientist” Mike Schultz Has Created Prosthetics for Para Snowboarders That Often Beat Him
Mike Schultz retired from Paralympic snowboarding after winning a bronze in the Cortina banked slalom, capping a career that includes four medals and two golds. He is celebrated for designing the BioDapt prosthetic knee and foot that now equip every...