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 2025, and it will welcome up to 450 guests per week. Pricing for a seven‑day ski week starts at $3,250 for a Valley View room, with lower‑cost options like the Octagon Lodge and Inca Lodge. Special events such as Wine Week and Wine Fest add culinary appeal during the summer months.
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...
South American Ski Destination Announces Planned Opening Day
Valle Nevado in Chile announced a planned opening on June 14, 2026, with operations running through October 4. The resort is investing $3.3 million in pre‑winter upgrades, including the Aconcagua Ski Residences, expanded snowmaking, lift modernization, and new grooming equipment. A...
Revelstoke Eyes Reopening of Key Chairlift After Mechanical Issue
Revelstoke Mountain Resort’s flagship high‑speed Stoke Chair was forced offline after a gearbox fault was discovered during routine maintenance. The resort ordered replacement components from the United States and Europe and has been working around the clock to restore service,...
Need Kids Winter Wear? Used Gear Seller Announces New Trade-In Deal
Town Hall Outdoor Co. has teamed with Geartrade to launch RePlay, a resale program for kids' winter apparel. The initiative lets parents trade in outgrown garments for credit toward future purchases, with Geartrade handling evaluation, repair, warehousing and online resale....
Erik Mogensen Buys Black Mountain, Indy and Entabeni Will Move To New Hampshire
Erik Mogensen, Indy Pass director and Entabeni Systems CEO, has bought back Black Mountain ski area in Jackson, New Hampshire, rebranding it as an Independent Mountain Laboratory. The original co‑op plan with community shareholders was abandoned after shareholders voted to...
Steamboat Announces Paid Parking in Major Lots Next Season
Steamboat Resort will introduce a paid‑parking structure for the 2026‑27 season, charging $15 per day in the Meadows Lot on Fridays, weekends and peak periods and $25 in the Upper Knoll Lot during the same times. Weekday parking remains free at...
New Drone Tech Triggers Avalanches From the Sky (Video)
Drone Amplified has unveiled MONTIS, a drone system designed to deliver avalanche explosives from the air, minimizing human exposure on dangerous slopes. Developed over four years with explosive maker CIL and the Alaska Department of Transportation, the platform can drop...
Vermont Resort Explains Why Multiple Ski Lifts Are Closed
Sugarbush Resort in Vermont announced that several key lifts on the Mt. Ellen side are out of service. The North Ridge chair suffered an electrical monitoring circuit fault, while the Green Mountain Express experienced a blown main fuse. The Slide...
Alterra CEO To Step Down at End of Season
Jared Smith will step down as CEO of Alterra Mountain Company at the end of the 2026 ski season, with the board’s executive committee assuming interim control. The company has not named a successor yet but will launch a comprehensive...