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Val Gardena Day 2: 25cm Overnight and Why the Dolomites Keep Delivering
Mar 13, 2026

Val Gardena Day 2: 25cm Overnight and Why the Dolomites Keep Delivering

Day two at Val Gardena handed over everything a fresh snow day should โ€” 25cm overnight, a first-ever ski lesson on the Sasslong, and the Dolomites finally clearing long enough to show what all the fuss is about. Here's an honest wrap of how it actually went.

Michael Fulton
Mt. Shasta Ski Park Closes Early as California Snowpack Hits 10-Year Low
Mar 12, 2026

Mt. Shasta Ski Park Closes Early as California Snowpack Hits 10-Year Low

Mt. Shasta Ski Park has shut down for the 2025-26 season after just 55 days on snow, with unseasonably warm weather and California's worst snowpack in a decade making continued operations impossible. Season pass holders are getting credits, and the resort is going out with a St. Patrick's Day party โ€” because what else do you do when it's 70ยฐF on a ski mountain.

Michael Fulton
Mt. Baker Ski Area Is Running Night Skiing for the First Time Ever This Weekend
Mar 9, 2026

Mt. Baker Ski Area Is Running Night Skiing for the First Time Ever This Weekend

Mt. Baker Ski Area is doing something it has never done in its entire history this weekend โ€” night skiing. Chair 7 and the White Salmon Handle Tow get lit up on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 March, with live DJs, fire pits, and overnight camping in the lot. If you're anywhere near Bellingham, this one's worth knowing about.

Michael Fulton
New York Allocates $15.9 Million Across Whiteface, Gore, and Belleayre
Mar 6, 2026

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
Les 2 Alpes Extends Season Through July, But Is Summer Glacier Skiing Worth It?
Mar 5, 2026

Les 2 Alpes Extends Season Through July, But Is Summer Glacier Skiing Worth It?

Les 2 Alpes operates its glacier terrain until 5 July with discounted passes, positioning itself as a rare summer skiing option in the Alps. Whether the reduced terrain and conditions justify the trip depends largely on what you're after.

Michael Fulton
Vail Resorts Introduces 20% Discount on Epic Pass for Under-30s
Mar 5, 2026

Vail Resorts Introduces 20% Discount on Epic Pass for Under-30s

Vail Resorts has announced a 20% price reduction on Epic Pass products for skiers and riders aged 13-30, bringing the 2026-27 Epic Pass down to $869 and Epic Local Pass to $649. The move comes as the ski industry grapples with participation rates among younger demographics.

Michael Fulton
Tamarack Resort Season Pass Pricing: What the Numbers Actually Mean
Mar 5, 2026

Tamarack Resort Season Pass Pricing: What the Numbers Actually Mean

Tamarack has opened sales for its 2026-27 season pass at $499, claiming it's the best deal of the year. We break down whether the early-bird pricing represents genuine value or standard industry tiering tactics, and what the cap on pass sales really means for access.

Michael Fulton
Austria Avalanche Deaths Bring Season Total to 28 as Persistent Weak Layer Claims Two Experienced Backcountry Skiers
Mar 4, 2026

Austria Avalanche Deaths Bring Season Total to 28 as Persistent Weak Layer Claims Two Experienced Backcountry Skiers

Two experienced backcountry skiers died in an avalanche on Tamlspitze in Austria's Tux Valley on 28 February, pushing the country's seasonal death toll to 28โ€”more than double the 10-year average. The fatalities underscore ongoing instability from a persistent weak layer affecting the Alps.

Michael Fulton
French Ski Resorts Maintain โ‚ฌ555 Million Investment Despite Rising Cost Pressures
Mar 3, 2026

French Ski Resorts Maintain โ‚ฌ555 Million Investment Despite Rising Cost Pressures

French ski resorts invested โ‚ฌ555 million in 2025, matching last year's spend but masking a harder reality: the same money now buys less infrastructure as equipment costs outpace lift ticket prices and regulatory requirements multiply.

Michael Fulton

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