News and more

For the record: Summer News 2006

Jackson plans to open new tram in December 2008. After closing the tram last season after 40 years of service, the resort has finally settled on a new state of the art 25 Million dollar project which will "put a strain on resources" according to the family owned resort. For more information click HERE.

Intrawest aquired by Fortress Investment Group for 2.8B$. Intrawest, owner of Copper, Winter Park, Snowshoe, Stratton, Whistler/Blackcomb and with real estate interest at many top tier resorts around North America has been considered one of the most influential corperations in developing the resort world we now ski in. For more information check out Intrawest's site or HERE
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Keystone looks to expand cat skiing operation for 2006/07. Going with the trend of resorts offereing an affordable heli ski-like experience, Keystone has expanded their cat skiing operation to include upper Independence Bowl and more. For more information click HERE

Steamboat to sell? American Skiing Company (ASC) is reviewing potential "strategic options" (aka, SELL) for Steamboat resort. This may come as good news to locals who have felt the corperate stranglehold over the resort for the past few years of ASC ownership. No word as of yet as to possible suitors. More information HERE.


Finally, Gapers beware. We are watching.