Master Plan

Master Plan Deep Dive: Snow King

Last week, Snow King received approval from the USFS to proceed with its master plan, clearing a major hurdle to implement the ambitious expansion. In the wake of this news, we decided to take a look at the plan’s most notable proposals and potential impacts for seasons to come.

Master Plan Deep Dive: Steamboat

We hone in on Steamboat’s USFS-approved 2019 Master Development Plan Amendment, which proposes multiple lift upgrades and a terrain expansion.

Snowbasin Set To Get First On-Site Lodging With Ultra-Luxury Club Med Development

A number of lift, trail, and base village upgrades are also in the pipeline.

Big Sky Announces Final Phase of Big Sky 2025 Plan, Including New Tram, Gondola, and On-Mountain Facilities

Big Sky unveiled the final plans for its Big Sky 2025 vision today, including a major revamp of its Mountain Village-to-Lone Peak lift network and improved on-mountain facilities. Plans include a Lone Peak Tram replacement, a new two-stage gondola, and two new mid-mountain lodges.

Master Plan Deep Dive: Timberline Lodge

We hone in on the Oregon resort’s recently-unveiled 2022 Master Plan, which proposes a gondola connecting the lower-elevation Summit Pass area to the main area of the resort, a new beginner area, and parking enhancements, among other investments.

Master Plan Deep Dive: Alpental

We hone in major initiatives unveiled for the expert-oriented Washington ski area, including a nearly complete overhaul of its lift network and avalanche mitigation systems.