DCSki Columnist Robbie Allen continues his Going Further Afield series with a look at California's Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort, part of the Cali Pass, arguing that smaller alliances can offer compelling alternatives to Epic and Ikon. Drawing on the resort’s history, terrain layout, snow conditions, and lift infrastructure, Allen highlights both what makes Dodge Ridge appealing and where it still shows its age. Photo provided by Dodge Ridge.
Seven Springs is a finalist in Ski Area Management Magazine’s I AM a Snowmaker contest, a public-vote recognition program that also underscores the resort’s deep historical ties to modern snowmaking and HKD Snowmakers.
Kevin Thomas describes how he built and operates a steep, high-speed rope tow and private ski area in Pennsylvania, relying entirely on natural snow, simple infrastructure, and years of hands-on experimentation.
Spencer Allen, who grew up joining his father and longtime DCSki Columnist Robbie Allen on "Going Further Afield" adventures, now travels the world skiing and documenting his journeys through a creatively edited YouTube channel.
Mid-Atlantic ski resorts across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia have made significant snowmaking, terrain, infrastructure, and guest-service upgrades heading into the 2025–26 winter season.
With Massanutten and Spring Mountain installing Latitude 90 "snowmaking in a box" units, weather-independent snowmaking is emerging as a potential Mid-Atlantic tool for staying open during warm, fickle winters.
Seven Springs plans to replace its three-passenger fixed-grip Blitzen Lift with a new four-person fixed-grip chair ahead of the 2026/27 season, pending approvals.
A period of sustained cold weather has allowed Mid-Atlantic ski resorts to build solid snow bases and open substantial terrain as the region heads into late December.
Mid-Atlantic ski resorts are capitalizing on sustained cold weather to fire up snowmaking and launch early-season operations, with multiple mountains opening in the first week of December and more terrain coming online as conditions allow.
Veteran skier Jim Kenney reflects on nearly six decades on snow, sharing practical lessons and personal insights on how seniors can keep skiing safely, affordably, and joyfully into their later years.
A sharp early-November cold snap brought natural snow and ideal snowmaking conditions to ski areas across West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, allowing many resorts to fire up their snowguns and begin early preparations for the 2025 winter season.
Robbie Allen spotlights Eagle Point Resort, a remote and revitalized Utah ski area that delivers solitude, affordability, and authentic mountain charm far from the state's crowded mega-resorts.
Positioned as an alternative to the mega passes, the Indy Pass -- good at small and mid-sized independent resorts -- is now back on sale, but only for a limited time.
Vail Resorts is adding a new "Friend Ticket" perk to its Epic Pass for the 2025-26 season, offering passholders discounted lift tickets for friends in a bid to make skiing more accessible and attract new participants.
