This is general snowboard & ski industry news from acquisitions to additions to passes.
Epic or Ikon? We break down terrain, travel options, crowds, culture, and price to help you pick the perfect 2026/27 ski pass. […]
Read More… from Epic Pass vs Ikon Pass 2026/27: Which Ski Pass is Right for You?
Save some dough & experience something new by picking up an Indy Pass. Get access to over 300 ski resorts (and counting) across North America. […]
New Pomerelle owners Zack and Crystal Alexander focus on family, affordable skiing, and keeping this Idaho mountain a local favorite. […]
Read More… from Zack and Crystal Alexander: The New Guardians of Pomerelle
What separates the Indy Pass from the Ikon and Epic mega passes? They’re not just trying to be the other option. From day one, Indy has focused on one simple […]
Read More… from 2026/27 Indy-Pendence Day: Free from Mega Pass Madness
Snowboarding’s most iconic event hits pause. Find out why the 2026 Mt. Baker Banked Slalom was called off and why all signs point to an all-time return in 2027. […]
Read More… from 2026 Mt Baker Legendary Banked Slalom Put on Ice to 2027
If you’ve been watching snow reports across much of the Western US, you’ve probably noticed it’s been a slow start to winter. Meanwhile, on the other side of the country, […]
Read More… from Greenland Block: Why the East Is Snowy as the West Waits
Purgatory Resort in southwest Colorado has a mix of good and not so good news to share. This summer, the mountain poured millions into more than 40 capital improvement projects. […]
Read More… from Snow, Lifts, and a Little Patience: Purgatory Preps for an Epic 60th
The big kahuna of New Mexico ski areas, Taos Ski Valley, is entering its 70th anniversary season with some significant new developments completed and planned. This summer, Lift 7 was […]
Read More… from Seventy & Shredding: Taos Ski Valley’s Big Anniversary Upgrades
This early season has been an interesting one. Is the “Blob” to blame? Hard to say. But if you had placed a bet in Vegas on which typical Snowvember destinations […]
Read More… from Best Early Season Skiing? Midwest, East, & AZ Steal the Spotlight
Last season we talked about the massive snowfall that hammered Michigan over 2024 Thanksgiving. We’re talking four feet of the good stuff. This year I was in Chicago celebrating turkey […]
Read More… from Déjà Vu? 2025 Record Setting Snows in Michigan for Thanksgiving
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