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Two Lake Tahoe Resorts Close Early as March Heat Wave Decimates Snowpack
Mar 20, 2026

Two Lake Tahoe Resorts Close Early as March Heat Wave Decimates Snowpack

Sierra at Tahoe and Homewood have pulled the pin on their 2025-26 seasons weeks ahead of schedule as temperatures hit the low 20s celsius and California's snowpack drops to 28 percent of average in the northern Sierra - the worst levels since 2015.

Michael Fulton
Sun Valley Replacing Two Key Lifts on Bald Mountain
Mar 20, 2026

Sun Valley Replacing Two Key Lifts on Bald Mountain

Sun Valley has secured federal approval to replace the Lookout Express and Christmas chairlifts on Bald Mountain, with construction beginning April 2026. The Lookout Express quad will become a six-pack, while Christmas remains a quad. Both upgrades aim to increase uphill capacity and reduce ride times on the Idaho resort's primary mountain.

Michael Fulton
Vail Resorts CEO Purchases $5 Million in Company Stock as Share Price Continues Multi-Year Decline
Mar 20, 2026

Vail Resorts CEO Purchases $5 Million in Company Stock as Share Price Continues Multi-Year Decline

Rob Katz has purchased roughly $5 million in Vail Resorts stock as the company's share price sits at around a third of its 2021 peak. The purchase follows criticism of board members failing to buy stock and comes as the company battles reputation issues that may prove harder to fix than financial metrics.

Michael Fulton
Vail Resorts Drops My Epic Gear Membership Fee, Makes Premium Rentals Standard
Mar 20, 2026

Vail Resorts Drops My Epic Gear Membership Fee, Makes Premium Rentals Standard

Vail Resorts is scrapping the $50 My Epic Gear membership fee and rolling premium rental features into standard offerings. Starting next season, anyone booking Demo rentals at 12 resorts can select specific gear models online, access BOA ski boots and Step On bindings at no extra cost.

Michael Fulton
Whistler Peak Terrain Set to Reopen After March Rockslide
Mar 20, 2026

Whistler Peak Terrain Set to Reopen After March Rockslide

Whistler Blackcomb is targeting this weekend for the reopening of Whistler Peak and the Peak Express chairlift, which were closed following a rockslide on March 12. Geotechnical experts have been on site assessing the area, though some terrain will remain off-limits.

Michael Fulton
Inbounds Avalanche at Silver Mountain Raises Questions After Fatal 2020 Slide
Mar 20, 2026

Inbounds Avalanche at Silver Mountain Raises Questions After Fatal 2020 Slide

Two skiers were caught in an inbounds avalanche on a double black diamond run at Silver Mountain Resort in Idaho, despite patrol conducting avalanche mitigation earlier that day. Both escaped without serious injury, but the incident raises questions about a resort that permanently closed terrain following a fatal 2020 slide.

Michael Fulton
Gondola Cabin Detaches and Falls Down Mountain at Engelberg-Titlis
Mar 19, 2026

Gondola Cabin Detaches and Falls Down Mountain at Engelberg-Titlis

A gondola cabin detached from the Titlis Xpress lift system at Engelberg-Titlis ski resort in Switzerland on Wednesday morning, tumbling down the mountainside during high winds. Rescue crews were dispatched to the scene, though authorities have not yet confirmed whether anyone was inside the cabin or the extent of any injuries.

Michael Fulton
Steamboat Resort Introduces Paid Parking and Carpool Incentives for 2026-27
Mar 19, 2026

Steamboat Resort Introduces Paid Parking and Carpool Incentives for 2026-27

Steamboat is overhauling its parking system next winter, introducing $15 charges for solo drivers on peak days while keeping parking free for carpoolers with three or more people. The changes mark a significant shift for Colorado's second-largest resort.

Michael Fulton
European Alps Snow Report: Multiple Resorts Record Over 1 Metre in 24 Hours — March 2026
Mar 15, 2026

European Alps Snow Report: Multiple Resorts Record Over 1 Metre in 24 Hours — March 2026

The European Alps have just been hit with one of the more significant late-season snowfall events in recent memory. OpenSnow's Powder Finder is showing 24-hour totals ranging from 69cm to 107cm across more than 20 resorts, with the Italian Alps leading the charge. If you've got a late-season European trip coming up, the timing couldn't be much better.

Michael Fulton

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