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Check out all the latest happenings at Chicago ski resorts, from new lifts to terrain expansions, in addition to Chicago weather forecasts, photo galleries, infographics and current events skiers and mountain travelers should know about. Stay up-to-date on Chicago ski resort news and events by clicking on articles from the list below or page through to see Chicago coverage from the entire ski season.
Vail Resorts Announces Pass Holder Credits, Protection Plan for Next Season
Vail Resorts announced a comprehensive plan to address pass holders’ concerns about last season’s early closures du...
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From rockfalls and record-breaking winds in Colorado to Northern California getting absolutely DUMPED on, Thanksgiv...
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2019/2020 Early Bird Season Pass Prices: Multi-Region Pass Products
2019/2020 season pass prices for multi-region ski passes.
25th April 2019
![Who Got the Most Snow This Week? ©Telluride Ski Resort]()
Who Got the Most Snow This Week?
Which ski resorts got the most snow this week? Big winners included California, Utah and the Northeast.
7th December 2018
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Who Got the Most Snow This Week?
Which ski resorts got the most snow this week? Big winners included Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, California, Vermont and Maine.
29th November 2018
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Snowiest Resort of the Week: 3.17-3.23
California took the overall win in this week's Snowiest Resort of the Week thanks to an atmospheric river of heavy snowfall.
23rd March 2018
![Telluride to Join Epic Pass for the 18/19 Ski Season ©Brad Larson / Telluride]()
Telluride to Join Epic Pass for the 18/19 Ski Season
Telluride now in a long-term alliance with Vail Resorts as part of the 18/19 Epic Pass.
29th January 2018
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Snowiest Resort of the Week: 1.13-1.19
In this edition of Snowiest Resort of the Week, we highlight the Pacific Northwest. Snowfall totals were measured in feet across the region, giving powder hounds their fair share of freshies.
19th January 2018
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Snowiest Resort of the Week: 2.4-2.10
The infographic below displays this week’s top snow performers and includes a powderlicious video clip from the overall winner.
10th February 2017
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Snowiest Resort of the Week: 1.11-1.17
The infographic below displays this week’s top snow performers and includes a powderlicious video clip from the overall winner.
18th January 2017
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Aprés Ski Bar: The Historic Stone Chalet, Granite Peak, Wisconsin
While its size isn't huge, the Historic Stone Chalet sure has a long history of serving aprés ski beers to Granite Peak Ski Area locals.
12th January 2017
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Top Aprés Ski Bars
Explore eight of the best ski town bars from across the United States, whether it be a quaint pub in New Hampshire or craft brewery in Oregon.
12th January 2017
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