Mountain Happenings and Updates, March 9

March is here with more snow as we approach spring break vacations. There has been lots of activity with resorts of late.

Recent resort news includes Vail Resorts entering the New England market with the announced purchase of Stowe Mountain Resort from AIG for $50 million dollars.

Arapahoe Basin expansion get approval for expansion not only of winter terrain but year round activities approved from the Forest Service.

Taos Ski Valley becomes the first B certified resort.

Belleayre in the Catkills of New York will get a significant and much needed $8 million investment for an 8 passenger gondola and base lodge remodel.

Eldora Mountain in Colorado announces a new 6 pack chair to replace the 2 older base area chairs. A much needed and welcome addition for locals.

Sugarbush Resort in Vermont and Snowbasin in Utah join the growing Mountain Collective as we see the initial offerings for 2017.18 season passes.

New Owners at Taos, Weekly Update, and New Deals

Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico was sold this week. Taos was owned by the Blake family for almost 59 years and it is one of the premier independently owned ski resorts in the nation. Check out the details Here. Click here to get advance lift ticket purchase deals for Taos from Mountain Sports Club.

New deals this week from Mountain Sports Club:

Maple Ski Ridge New York - Buy one lift ticket, get one free.


Also, bring one of our coupons to 119 Banff Avenue to receive 20% off lift tickets at:
-Norquay 
-Sunshine Village
-Lake Louise
The coupons also include 20% off equipment rentals, 20% off club ski programs, and 20% off merchandise.

Pats Peak in New Hampshire is also reopening this week so make sure to take advantage of our $10 off midweek lift tickets, and $5 off weekends. We also still have free Pats Peak lift tickets left when you sign up for a Premium Plus Membership. Its only $35 for a membership and a Pats Peak ticket when you sign up now. Don't wait because these will sell out quick.