Snow Industry
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Expansion
The Arapahoe Basin Ski Area expansion has been approved by the White River National Forest - doubling the size of the ski area. This decision will significantly enlarge the footprint of the ski resort, update chairlifts and add summer mounta...
Skier Traffic Improvements
Ski season is approaching and the Colorado Department of Transportation (C-DOT) has been making some major improvements to help ease skier traffic in the mountains! New options and strategies for transportation are expanding; ...
Vail Closes on Whistler Blackcomb
We are happy to announce that early last week Vail Resorts closed on its acquisition of Canada’s Whistler Blackcomb Resort – adding to the ever-growing Epic Resort Experience. In announcing the transaction, the company also added limited...
Summit County Opens the 2016/17 Ski Season
Summit County is officially open for the 2016/17 Ski Season! Arapahoe Basin opened for the season on Friday, October 21st and started turning the Black Mountain Express lift at 9 a.m. A-Basin was the first ski resort to open in North Ame...
Colorado Ski Resort Upgrades
Did you know Colorado is the top ski destination in America? The state features 27 different ski resorts to choose from. These winter resorts are investing millions of dollars in upgrades for the 2016/17 season. According to an article by the ...
Summer Alpine Coaster proposed at Copper Mountain
Much like many of the ski resorts in Summit County, Colorado; Copper Mountain is looking to enhance its summer activities to draw more visitors during the summer season. Copper Mountain in Colorado is owned by Park City, Utah-based Powdr Corpo...
Snowfall Forecast for the 2016/17 Ski Season
The light dusting of snow on the peaks in Summit County at the end of August surprised and excited many as the winter season approaches. With the ski season only about three months away, snow is officially on our mind. Looking ahead, this ...Vail Resorts to purchase Whistler Blackcomb ski resort
Big News! If you haven't heard, Vail Resorts plans to acquire the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in Canada for $1.06 billion dollars. Vail Resorts shook up the ski-resort world earlier this month with their announcement of its intent to acquire...
