The 2023 Midwest Ski Areas Association Tradeshow & Conference
Here. We. Go. As many of you might recall, the MSAA show is how we mark the beginning of the new ski season, and with the event wrapping...
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Mar 17, 2023
Last Hill Standing: Let's Take A Look At Last Season's Midwest Closing Dates
Every season around this time, I often get asked when certain ski areas will close. Of course, the truth is only Mother Nature and...
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Feb 23, 2023
Another New Chairlift, Motor City Hosts Red Bull Event, & SE Wisconsin Ski Hill on That '90s Show?!
The hype has become a reality as snowfall has already started for much of the upper parts of the Midwest. Predictions are all over the...
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Jan 26, 2023
Another Midwest Ski Hill Reopens, Warren Miller Film With No New Footage?!
Weather Finally Cooperating Finally, and I mean finally, the weather across the lower parts of the Midwest and Michigan's LP has begun to...
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Jan 5, 2023
Even More New Chairlifts Slated for 23' & Another Ski Hill Joins The Midwest Ski Scene
It is so good to be back, and I hope that all of you had a great holiday break despite - some of the challenging weather issues, which we...
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Nov 29, 2022
45+ Midwest Ski Areas Open, Terrain Based Learning Added, & Two Ski Areas Will Not Operate For 22/23
Major Snowmaking Push Leading To Impressive Thanksgiving Weekend Thanksgiving has come and gone, and there was A LOT to be thankful for...
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Nov 11, 2022
Live Updates: The Midwest's Second Snowmaking Push - Are We Skiing This Week?!
-Click here to jump to the most recent update- Well, the Midwest's second major snowmaking push is offically here, and there will be a...
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Nov 8, 2022
These 5 Race to Open Bracket Match-Ups are SOOOO Close!
Well, folks, the Midwest's second major snowmaking push is on the horizon, so I wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of my top...
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Nov 3, 2022
Midwest First to Open in North America, More 23/24' Chairlifts, & IPOS II Now Showing
Woah, what a crazy past couple of weeks it has been. Just when you thought Winter was at least a couple of weeks away, it snuck up on us...
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Oct 19, 2022
Last Minute Drama, Busted Brackets, & A Perfect Opening Day In the Midwest
Well, North America's ski season started yesterday, and for many, it was a surprise, but I had it pinned all along. Not only did the...
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Sep 15, 2022
MSIA White Gold Cards Now on Sale
This afternoon, the Michigan Snowsports Industries Association (MSIA) announced that the MSIA White Gold cards are now for sale. This...
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Sep 1, 2022
18 Wisconsin Ski Areas for $199?! - Skiing Wisconsin Passport Now On Sale
This morning skiingwisconsin.com announced that its coupon book is now for sale. The program still delivers one of the best values in the...
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Aug 30, 2022
Charles Skinner Jr Has Officially Purchased Big Snow Resort & Hints at Future Connecting Lift
Charles Skinner Jr. has officially closed on acquiring both Indianhead and Blackjack ski areas in Michigan's Upper Penninsula. As a...
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Aug 29, 2022
2022 MSAA Conference Recap
This past week, I was lucky enough to attend and present at the 2022 Midwest Ski Area Association's (MSAA) Summer Meeting and Tradeshow....
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Aug 8, 2022
The Midwest is Getting At Least 6+ Chairlifts Next Off-Season (2023/24)
Well, it's no secret that the Midwest ski scene has been chairlift crazy recently, with seven being installed this season - but could...
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Jul 19, 2022
Indy Pass Adds Its First Allied Resort in the Midwest
This morning The Indy Pass announced that it would be adding seven resorts (six downhill + one cross country) to its impressive lineup....
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Jun 21, 2022
Indy Pass Adds Four Midwest Ski Areas - Including Nub's Nob
Today we have some fantastic news to share with you - especially those Indy Pass lovers out there. Today, Indy Pass announced that they...
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Jun 16, 2022
Could Charles Skinner Bring Da UP Back to Its Former Glory?
A couple of weeks ago, the Midwest got major news that the Skinner family will be purchasing both Indianhead and Blackjack - two ski...
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