Squaw Valley Confirms Name Change in the Works

According to a statement put out by the resort, Squaw Valley is getting a name change. The resort says they have put a lot of thought into the derogatory nature of the name “Squaw”, and have decided to remove the word from their name.

Thoughts on WSJ’s Alarmist Article on the State of Vail Resorts

This morning, the Wall Street Journal put out an article about the state of Vail Resorts’ business and how it may be overvalued. After reading the piece, we decided to share our thoughts.

Liftopia Acquired, Plans to Continue Operations for the Long Term

According to an email sent out by Liftopia’s CEO, the company has been acquired by an unnamed entity. As part of the acquisition, the lift ticket site will receive funds to settle outstanding debts with its partners.

Jackson Hole Planning to Run Gondolas and Tram Next Season

Jackson Hole has provided some detail on lift operations for the 2020-21 season. The resort plans to run all its lifts, including gondolas and the aerial tram, with capacity changes.

2 of 3 Australian Vail Resorts Closed for the Season Due to COVID-19

Following its decision to suspend operations at Mount Hotham and Falls Creek just a few days after they opened, Vail Resorts Australia has announced that these resorts will not be reopening for the rest of the season.

(Expired) $249 Cooper Season Pass with Partner Days

Colorado’s Cooper Ski Area has announced heavily discounted early-bird 2020-21 season pass prices. But for those primarily interested in the cheap access to partner resorts, the pass’s assurance policy is risky.