Snowmaking Pilot project on Horstman Glacier
Whistler Blackcomb will conduct a new snowmaking pilot project aimed at preserving the Horstman Glacier on Blackcomb Mountain.
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Category: Lift Service
Ski Areas Slash Season Pass Prices
This really was a game-changer for our guests, it pushed us to think that if we want to create more participants in our sport, we’ve got to continue doing this
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10 Reported Resort Snowpacks
It’s the beginning of a new year and time to compare the snowpacks that lift serviced ski resorts are reporting. It has been an interesting season to say the least with the effects of El Niño very evident–snow packs are below average across Western Canada. And compounding El Niño, the backcountry snowpack is compromised by …
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Charlie Locke bestowed Outstanding Contribution
Charlie Locke returned to Alberta from the ‘Oscars’ of the ski industry – The World Ski Awards – with two prestigious trophies. Lake Louise won Canada’s Best Ski Resort, and Locke was bestowed the tribute of Outstanding Contribution to Ski Tourism for the Americas. “This is the high point of my career,” says Locke, “I …
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Valemount ski resort proceeding
The proposed Valemount ski resort took a major step forward with the closing of investment towards 30,000 acres of resort land and 7000 vertical feet of skiing, according to people close to the project. Hunter Milborne, nationally recognized as the “Dean of Condos” by Canadian Business Magazine, and Robert Powadiuk, a Toronto-based commercial real estate …
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12 Deepest Lift Serviced Snowpacks
It's mid season and time to compare which lifts are serving the deepest snowpack, it has been an interesting year to say the least.
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Mt. Cain Crowd-Sourcing!
Mt. Cain is a very special community ski hill on Vancouver Island that is community based.
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12 US Resorts Form ‘Powder Alliance’
In response to the development of other multi-area pass deals, a dozen Western resorts have created the Powder Alliance and are offering free lift access to “anytime” passholders from member resort
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Whistler Blackcomb Announce New Lifts
This lift expansion clearly demonstrates our commitment to continuously enhance the skiing and riding experience on both mountains
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RED Mountain Expansion
Red Mountain Ski Area Expands to Adjacent Peak, Adds Nearly 1,000 Acres
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Shames: My Mountain Co-Op
Shames Mountain, the 'little ski area that rocks', tucked away near Terrace BC, is up for sale. The asking price? A cool $1.5 million.
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Mount Cain Opening Day Dec 10
Mount Cain will be opening this Saturday December 10th. They have a 140cm mid mountain base with good early season conditions.
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