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Snowmaking Fires Up, Lots of New Chairlifts for 23/24, & Indy Continues to Grow in The Midwest
Well, folks, it's officially fall, which now means it's time to think winter… so let's get you caught up on everything that has happened...
Oct 6, 2022
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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...
Sep 15, 2022
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Indy Pass Adds Two More (Kind of Three) Resorts in the Midwest
This morning the Indy Pass announced that it would be adding Snowriver Mountain Resort in Michigan's UP (previously Big Snow) and...
Sep 6, 2022
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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...
Sep 1, 2022
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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...
Aug 30, 2022
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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....
Aug 29, 2022
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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...
Aug 8, 2022
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My Top 4 Multi-Resort Passes for Midwesterners
There has been so much going on with multi-resort passes over the past few weeks. That said, I thought It would be fun to break down some...
Jul 29, 2022
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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....
Jul 19, 2022
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5 Underrated, Not Well Known, & Budget Ski Areas Near the Twin-Cities
One of the things that I love about the Midwest is how many ski areas we have within our region. The Midwest has over 115 ski areas,...
Jul 14, 2022
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When Will 2022/23 Midwest Ski Season Start? Let's Look at Last Season's Data
On this hot summer day, we are thinking cold! So when will the 2022/23 Ski Season start in Midwest? Well, the truth is I can't tell you...
Jul 5, 2022
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5 Unique, Historic, & Interesting Ski Lifts In the Midwest
It's no secret that the Midwest has been crazy about lifts lately. So today, I wanted to examine some fun, historic, and interesting ski...
Jun 24, 2022
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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...
Jun 21, 2022
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Eight Burning Questions For GP/Lutsen Management
What is going on Midwest skiers and riders, Matthew Zabransky with Midwestskiers.com, and by now, you should be well aware of the news...
Jun 20, 2022
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A Ski Bar on the Vegas Strip?!
When people think of Las Vegas, skiing is probably pretty low on the list… but what if I told you there was a ski bar right on Las Vegas...
Jun 18, 2022
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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...
Jun 16, 2022
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Owner of Lutsen Mountains & Granite Peak to Purchase the UP's Blackjack & Indianhead
Owner of Lutsen Mountains & Granite Peak to Purchase Michigan's Big Snow Resort (Blackjack & Indianhead) This afternoon, the Skinner...
May 25, 2022
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A Very Strong Spring, Chairs Are Flying off the Shelves, & Midwest Skiing in “Almost June”
What a Spring for the Midwest! Well, I have to say, wow. This spring has been one for the record books. A couple of weeks ago, both Mount...
May 19, 2022
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Fixed Grip > Highspeed?! Why So Many Midwest Hills Go Fixed
One of the most common remarks when ski hills announce a new fixed gripped lift is, "Why didn't you put in a high-speed lift instead?" So...
May 6, 2022
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Vail Responds to Tough Season in the Midwest With These Changes
It's no secret that Vail Resorts had a tough season. Pass holders across the Midwest and the country have been frustrated with how they...
May 3, 2022
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