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Check out all the latest happenings at West Coast ski resorts, from new lifts to terrain expansions, in addition to West Coast weather forecasts, photo galleries, infographics and current events skiers and mountain travelers should know about. Stay up-to-date on West Coast ski resort news and events by clicking on articles from the list below or page through to see West Coast coverage from the entire ski season.
Mt. Baldy re-opens with golf course style 'Ski & Ride Times'
Following the Coronavirus closure, Mt. Baldy ski resort reopened in a limited capacity with drastic changes to thei...
Ikon Pass Announces Partnership With Mt. Bachelor, Windham Mountain
Ikon Pass continues to expand access across North America with the addition of Mt. Bachelor in Oregon and Windham M...
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...Advertisement
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![Ikon Pass Announces Updates to 20/21 Season Passes ©Liam Doran]()
Ikon Pass Announces Updates to 20/21 Season Passes
Ikon Pass is doubling renewal discounts and extending the spring promotion for skiers and riders across the globe for winter 20/21.
20th April 2020
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Eco-Products Supports Vail Resorts Composting Efforts
The partnership between Vail Resorts and Eco-Products allowed Stevens Pass to achieve an 80% diversion rate in the 2019-20 ski season. That means over 80% of the “stuff” generated at the resort has been composted or recycled!
23rd March 2020
![3.12 Snow Before You Go: Two Storm Systems Lined Up for the West ©Meteorologist Chris Tomer]()
3.12 Snow Before You Go: Two Storm Systems Lined Up for the West
Heavy snow coming to the Pacific Northwest and California between Friday night and Monday. Tahoe and Mammoth are in for 1-3 feet of accumulation at the higher elevations.
12th March 2020
![1.22 Snow Before You Go: Pacific Flow Equals Snow ©Meteorologist Chris Tomer]()
1.22 Snow Before You Go: Pacific Flow Equals Snow
A rich flow of Pacific moisture continues to hit the Pacific Northwest including Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Pieces of that moisture break off through the weekend and hit the ski areas in Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, and Colorado.
22nd January 2020
![1.15 Snow Before You Go: 1-3 feet coming for the Sierras, Cascades ©Meteorologist Chris Tomer]()
1.15 Snow Before You Go: 1-3 feet coming for the Sierras, Cascades
The Sierras and Cascades are expected to receive 1-3 feet of snow by this Sunday. Watch On The Snow meteorologist Chris Tomer's full forecast.
15th January 2020
![1.13 Snow Before You Go: 2-3 Foot Grand Totals Comin' Right Up ©Meteorologist Chris Tomer]()
1.13 Snow Before You Go: 2-3 Foot Grand Totals Comin' Right Up
2-3 ft grand totals expected for Jackson Hole and Alta/Snowbird this week! Watch On The Snow meteorologist Chris Tomer's full forecast.
13th January 2020
![1.2 Snow Before You Go: 2020 Powder for the West ©Meteorologist Chris Tomer]()
1.2 Snow Before You Go: 2020 Powder for the West
Start out the new year with some powder! 1-2 feet of accumulation expected for many resorts in the west.
2nd January 2020
![Luxury Lodges for Family Spring Skiing ©Don Riddle/Four Seasons Jackson Hole]()
Luxury Lodges for Family Spring Skiing
See which ski resorts offer the best spring skiing events and top rated lodging options.
19th December 2019
![Significant New Terrain Opening for Tahoe Resorts by the Weekend ©Vail Resorts -- All rights reserved.]()
Significant New Terrain Opening for Tahoe Resorts by the Weekend
Several ski trails in the Lake Tahoe region are set to open ahead of schedule following 4+ feet of snow in December alone.
12th December 2019
![10 Biggest Snowmaking Resorts ©Sugar Bowl Resort]()
10 Biggest Snowmaking Resorts
When Mother Nature refuses to cooperate, ski resorts call in the snow guns. See which North American ski resorts offer the most snowmaking acreage near you.
10th December 2019
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