Ski & Mountain Travel

Keystone Ski Resort in Colorado in December 2025.

Warm weather forces early closure of some Mountain West ski resortsWarm, dry weather has plagued Western U.S. ski areas all season.

Jared Smith took over as CEO in August 2022 and acquired three ski resorts during his tenure.

Jared Smith will exit as Alterra CEOSmith is stepping down, effective at the end of this ski season, but Smith's day-to-day tenure has apparently already come to...

The Black Diamond Club lounge offers VIP perks such as a ski valet and access to heli-skiing.

Long winters, challenging skiing at Alyeska ResortThe resort caters to serious skiers and snowboarders with the longest continuous double black diamond run in North America. And...

The Alaska Railroad Winter Train runs from Anchorage to Fairbanks.

Train tours make exploration in Alaska a year-round pleasureIf you have clients considering a trip to the 49th State, they might want to consider a trip on one of Alaska's five major...

Skiers at Lake Louise Ski Resort in Banff National Park.

Banff serves up chill winter fun in the Canadian RockiesBanff National Park, which contains charming Banff town within it, has tons to offer for winter recreational enthusiasts, and...

Monarch Mountain ski patrol installs temporary wind fences ahead of an upcoming storm.

Ski areas get creative as low snowfall threatens seasonMonarch Mountain in Colorado is using a method called snow farming, while a handful of ski resorts have turned to snow storage,...

Telluride ski patrollers end their strike

Telluride ski patrollers end their strikeThe patrollers accepted a new offer put forward by TelSki, owner of the Colorado ski resort.

"The goal is to hire qualified and experienced personnel to temporarily fill the gaps," Telluride resort owner Telski said.

With ski patrollers on strike, the Telluride resort will recruit replacementsClosed since the strike started on Dec. 27, the Colorado resort hopes to reopen two lifts as soon as possible.

Telluride's owner decided to close the mountain rather than attempt to operate during a strike.

Telluride Ski Resort to close due to patroller strikeThe Colorado resort said it would refund all advance lift ticket and ski school purchases as well as provide a pro-rated refund...

Peak One near Frisco, Colo.

Mountain West ski resorts are praying for snow this ChristmasIn the Colorado Rockies, Utah's Wasatch Range and in Lake Tahoe, snowfall this season is tracking well below 50% of normal.

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