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Maverick Mountain’s only chairlift was severely damaged by the Sand Creek Fire. | Credit: Friends of Maverick Mountain Maverick Mountain Ski Area — one of Montana’s oldest community ski hills, operating since 1946 — lost its only chairlift and a third of its terrain to the Sand Creek Fire this month. The Dillon Jaycees, the…

Owners of Mount Jefferson in Maine have put the resort up for sale for $3.5 million. | Credit: Ski New England Maine’s Mount Jefferson Ski Area has recently been put up for sale for $3.5 million. Located in the small town of Lee, the ski area offers six miles of slopes on a 152-acre property,…

Credit: NOAA/NCEP GFS The South America snow forecast keeps an ongoing, multi-wave winter storm in control through early Tuesday. Central Chile and the northern Andes get the quickest payoff through Friday, while the focus shifts toward Patagonia from Friday through Monday. Snow levels generally favor upper-mountain snow, but some Patagonia bases will see denser or…

Rainforest in Great Otway National Park. Rainforests cover about 3.6 million hectares on the continent (8.9 million acres). Photo: Rough Guides After months of dire drought forecasts, Australia has bucked the meteorological community’s consensus on how its weather should behave. The continent is well on its way to the wettest El Niño year ever, somewhat…

Valle Nevado extends the season to October 18 after receiving 17 feet of snowfall. | Image: Valle Nevado After receiving more than 17 feet of snowfall this winter, Valle Nevado, South America’s premier ski resort, has announced it will extend its 2026 ski season through October 18, giving North American skiers and snowboarders several additional…

A new $339.99 multi-mountain pass is entering the crowded pass market with a strong Northeast presence. | Photo: Whiteface Mountain The multi-mountain ski pass market is getting another competitor. Back in May, SnowBrains reported on the launch of the new Snow Pass, a sub-$400 national pass designed to compete with major passes through affordable access,…

Federica Brignone returned to the World Cup circuit 10 months after her 2025 crash. | Image: Marco Trovai Italian ski racer Federica Brignone has announced that she will undergo immediate surgery after continuing to experience pain in her leg following the devastating injury that nearly ended her 2025-26 season. The double Olympic champion will miss…

Lindsey Vonn recently took to her Facebook page to announce she has returned to riding her bike as she continues to recover from her Olympic crash. | Credit: Lindsey Vonn Facebook American skiing legend Lindsey Vonn recently took to social media to celebrate a new recovery milestone. Six and a half months after her crash at…

Palisades Tahoe is committed to sustainable tourism, with the parking reservation program helping reduce emissions and traffic impacts. Photo Credit: Palisades Tahoe As in previous years, Palisades Tahoe, California, will require visitors to make parking reservations on select days throughout the season. On Saturdays, Sundays, and select holidays, a parking reservation will be required for…

Vail Resorts has been hit by a third class-action lawsuit this year. | Image: Vail Resorts Vail Resorts is now facing a third class-action lawsuit tied to its ski pass pricing practices, and for the first time, the plaintiff isn’t a skier — it’s a shareholder. Gary Peterson, a Vail Resorts investor, filed a securities…