Winter Park to Implement 2020-21 Reservation System After Extraordinary Early Season Lines

Following two weeks of substantial resort demand, Winter Park announced a new lift-access reservation policy for all Ikon and season passholders. Starting December 19, passholders will need reservations to ski at this Colorado resort.

Sugarbush and Stratton Open for the Season Today, Homewood Opens Tomorrow

Vermont’s Sugarbush and Stratton opened today, December 10, after several delays amidst unfavorable weather. Tahoe’s Homewood opens tomorrow, December 11. At this point, the North American ski areas that haven’t opened yet are mainly local, regional hills.

California Ski Regions Mandated to Suspend All Overnight Stays, Non-Takeout Dining Starting Tonight

California ski regions must suspend all non-essential overnight stays and non-takeout dining starting tonight at 11:59pm. Only one mountain in the state is unaffected by the order.

Liftopia Apparently Sold to Skitude, Transferring Assets to Liquidator to Settle with Partners

Evidently, Liftopia has been acquired by Skitude, a self-professed “worldwide community of snow and outdoor activities enthusiasts.”

UDOT Adds New Alternatives to Little Cottonwood Canyon EIS

UDOT has proposed new gondola and cog rail options to relieve traffic along Little Cottonwood Canyon. Unlike the original gondola proposal, both of these alternatives would offer base station parking.

California Bars Day-of Ticket Sales at Ski Resorts This Season

To limit mountain capacity and discourage last-minute traveling, California will no longer allow resorts to sell day-of lift tickets this season. Resorts are also asked to limit parking to ticket and pass holders only.