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1 week ago | 
snowbrains.com | Martin Kuprianowicz
Killington Resort has announced a temporary closure due to sustained rain and warm temperatures that have significantly impacted the snowpack, according to a resort blog post published early Wednesday morning. The resort, which has logged 174 operating days so far this season, will remain closed through Friday, May 9, as staff work to preserve existing snow and prepare terrain for a weekend reopening.
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1 week ago | 
snowbrains.com | Martin Kuprianowicz
Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah is aiming to extend its ski and snowboard season through Memorial Day, marking what could be the latest closing date in the resort’s history. The resort, which remains open for daily operations through Sunday, May 11, announced plans for two bonus weekends: May 16–18 and May 23–26. If weather and conditions allow, the Memorial Day closing would mark a milestone for the resort and cap off an unusually long season.
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1 week ago | 
snowbrains.com | Martin Kuprianowicz
Snowsports Industries America (SIA) has introduced a new four-week educational series aimed at helping winter outdoor businesses understand and manage the growing complexities of global trade. The SIA Tariff Series, which begins this week, is tailored specifically for SIA members navigating evolving tariffs and international regulations that directly impact products like skis, apparel, and equipment. Below is the full press release announcing the initiative.
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1 week ago | 
snowbrains.com | Martin Kuprianowicz
Mikaela Shiffrin, the most decorated alpine skier in history, has joined the ownership group of Denver’s forthcoming National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team, set to debut in 2026. The Colorado native and two-time Olympic gold medalist described herself as a “small-level investor” in the team, marking her first foray into professional sports ownership.
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1 week ago | 
snowbrains.com | Martin Kuprianowicz
After nearly a decade in federal receivership, Burke Mountain Resort in Vermont officially has new owners. On Friday, May 2, 2025, the Bear Den Partners ownership group closed on the purchase of the 72-year-old ski area in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, setting the stage for a new era of independent ownership and mountain investment.
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1 week ago | 
snowbrains.com | Martin Kuprianowicz
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area will host its fourth annual Gay Basin: Ski & Ride With Pride event on May 17–18, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with a weekend of skiing, music, and festivities. The event kicks off Saturday at 10:30 a.m. with a Pride parade from the summit to Black Mountain Lodge, followed by a DJ set featuring Don Fuego and special guest Griffin Maxwell Brooks. An afterparty at Outer Range Brewing Co. in Frisco will feature a limited-edition Gay Basin Extra Pale Ale.
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1 week ago | 
snowbrains.com | Martin Kuprianowicz
A skier was rescued Friday after sliding approximately 800 feet down the south face of Mount Superior in Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon. The man, visiting from out of town with two companions, had removed his skis and donned hiking boots when he lost his footing and slid uncontrollably down the mountain, Fox 13 News reports. Salt Lake County Search and Rescue responded, securing him on a sled and lowering him down the mountain using ropes before transporting him to the hospital.
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1 week ago | 
snowbrains.com | Martin Kuprianowicz
Ski Portillo will open its 2025 season on June 21, welcoming skiers and snowboarders to the Andes through September 27. The resort, located about two hours northeast of Santiago, is known for its high-altitude terrain, iconic yellow hotel, and views of Laguna del Inca. Related: Snow Forecast as Cold Front Sweeps Across South AfricaPortillo offers a range of accommodations, including the Hotel Portillo, Octagon Lodge, Inca Lodge, and private chalets.
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1 week ago | 
snowbrains.com | Martin Kuprianowicz
Arizona Snowbowl is extending the 2024–25 winter season once again, announcing two additional weekends of skiing and snowboarding: May 10–11 and May 17–18. With the added bonus days, Snowbowl will close the season with 179 total skiable days—its longest in recent memory. Related: New Mexico Ski Instructor Clinches 3rd Freeski National TitleThe Arizona Gondola will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on all four bonus days.
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2 weeks ago | 
snowbrains.com | Martin Kuprianowicz
Norway Mountain in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula may not be entirely done with winter just yet. In a surprise announcement on social media on Wednesday, the resort revealed it had discovered a “hidden treasure” of over seven feet of snow still on the mountain. If conditions hold and snow can be pushed out successfully, the ski area plans to reopen this Saturday, May 3, for one final day of the 2024–25 season.
