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This $80 Million Aspen, CO, Ski Mansion Is Too Big to Build Today
They say money doesn’t buy you happiness but it buys you this south-facing ski mansion … pretty close to happiness. | Image: Sotheby’s Ever wondered what nearly $80 million buys you in Aspen? Apparently, 17,000 square feet (1,579 square meters), nearly six acres, 11 fireplaces, and views of all four of Aspen’s ski areas. The…
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Beginning of Ski Season Checklist: Get Yourself and Your Gear Ready
All smiles on the first ski day of the year. Credit: skibro.com The beginning of fall means many snow enthusiasts feel the nostalgic excitement of returning to the slopes in a few short months. However, before you dive into fresh powder and carve your way down the mountain, preparing yourself and your gear for the…
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Ohau Snowfields, New Zealand Report; Powder Snow Satisfaction
Powder snow = Satisfaction. Photo: P.M.Fadden Report from 25-27 September 2026 Skiers and Snowboarders know, Ohau Snowfields provides powder snow. A delicious foot-plus of primo fresh snow danced across Ohau’s ski area from Friday to Sunday. And that there was hardly soul there certainly added shine to an already fabulous situation. Dramatically good fun at…
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Freestyle Snowboarders Take to Saas-Fee, Switzerland, for Training Camp
Dozens of the world’s best freestyle snowboarders are heading to Saas-Fee, Switzerland, for training camp at the world-class Stomping Grounds Park. | Credit: Saas-Fee It’s finally that time of the year for freestyle snowboarders around the world. In less than two weeks, many of the world’s best halfpipe, slopestyle, and big air snowboarders will head…
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Mount Bohemia, MI, to Open New Backcountry Terrain
Mount Bohemia recently announced the addition of new backcountry terrain called the Labyrinth. | Credit: Mount Bohemia Facebook This upcoming season just got a little more exciting at Mount Bohemia, Michigan. The resort recently announced the addition of new backcountry terrain for the 2026-27 season. Officially named the Labyrinth, the new quarter-mile-wide glade forest will be…
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Utah’s Deer Valley East Village Expected to Host 70 Restaurants and Shops
Rendering of the Deer Valley East Village Plaza. | Credit: ExpandedExcellence.com North America’s newest ski village, Deer Valley’s East Village, is slated to feature 70 restaurants and shops across 180,000 square feet of commercial space. The East Village’s full buildout, including its residential and retail spaces, is scheduled for completion by 2030, several ski seasons…
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Kläppen Ski Resort, Sweden, Will Open Fall Hike Park Thanks to Farmed Snow
Using farmed snow, Sweden’s Kläppen Ski Resort will open its autumn terrain park on October 2, 2026. | Credit: Kläppen Ski Resort This season is coming a little early for park riders at Sweden’s Kläppen Ski Resort. Thanks to farmed snow saved from last winter, the resort recently announced it will open an autumn hike…
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J Skis and Icelantic Team Up for Industry First Ski Collab
The collaboration features artwork designed by both brands. | Image: J Skis You don’t see many collaborations like this one. Sure, ski brands partner with artists, musicians, or other brands in different industries. But two ski manufacturers teaming up and creating a collaborative ski is unheard of. As Jason Levinthal of J Skis said, “Can…
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Lawsuit Threatening 2 Lifts at Park City, UT, Heads to Mediation
Iron Mountain terrain pod at PCMR. | Credit: Connor Thomas/KPCW An ongoing legal dispute is threatening Iron Mountain and Timberline lifts at Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR), Utah, but the case is now heading to mediation. Representatives from Park City Mountain, Utah-based nonprofit UI Charitable Advisors, and The Colony Homeowners Association are scheduled to meet…
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How Poclink Motion Ultra Keeps You Connected on the Slopes Like Never Before
The Motion Ultra from Poclink changes how skiers and snowboarders communicate while on the slopes or in the mountains. | Image: Poclink This article is brought to you by Poclink. It’s a beautiful day out on the slopes; you’re with an awesome group, there’s fresh powder all over the mountain, and everything is going great.…