Vail Resorts Announces 2021-22 Operating Plans, Will Not Require Reservations
Vail Resorts announced details on its 2021-22 operating plans today. Normal policies will largely return for outdoor experiences, while COVID-specific guidelines will remain chiefly for indoor activities.
Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows Officially Renamed Palisades Tahoe
To go along with their new gondola connection, the two areas formerly known as Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows now have a new name. This change comes in the wake of calls for businesses to remove emblems of past minority oppression, with the word “squaw” having been used as a slur against Indigenous North American women.
Timberline Lodge Officially Annexes Summit Ski Area as Part of Resort
Mount Hood’s Summit Ski Area is now officially a part of the Timberline Lodge resort. The small, local ski hill has been rechristened as Timberline’s Summit Pass.
Indy Pass Prices Go up August 31. Should You Buy One?
The Indy Ski Pass is a budget alternative to the better-known Epic and Ikon season pass products. With prices rising this Tuesday, we shed light on the benefits and drawbacks of this product.
Alta Officially Merges Nina’s Curve and Schuss Gully Trails
The resort has razed the terrain between the two runs and graded the hill to offer a smoother descent.
Jackson Hole Maintaining Some COVID Policies, Requiring Reservations For Ikon and Mountain Collective Passholders Next Season
With COVID still expected to be a factor, Jackson Hole will once again require Ikon and Mountain Collective passholders to reserve their ski days ahead of time. For now, the resort plans to lift other capacity-related restrictions.
Timberline Lodge, U.S.’s Only Outdoor Year-Round Ski Resort, Closing 3 Weeks Early Due to Snow Melt
In the wake of faster-than-usual snowpack melt, August 15 will be the last day of summer operations for a resort that typically operates daily through Labor Day.
Park City Permanently Closes 9990 Backcountry Gate
Access to Park City backcountry through the resort’s 9990 gate is now permanently closed following a series of avalanche-related deaths. The Peak 5 gate will still offer out-of-bounds access.
Big Sky Swift Current 6 Upgrade Under Construction
In recent weeks, Big Sky has made considerable progress on its Swift Current 6 lift upgrade project. This new six-pack bubble chair, which will replace the outgoing Swift Current high-speed quad, has seen both its haul rope and chairs arrive on-site.
Sugar Bowl Terminates Affiliation with Powder Alliance
California’s Sugar Bowl has ended its relationship with Powder Alliance for the 2021-22 season. The reciprocal season pass program saw poor usage among Sugar Bowl passholders last winter.