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What’s New for 2026: Mid-Atlantic Ski Areas
Mid-Atlantic ski resorts are preparing for the 2026-2027 winter season with new lifts, expanded snowmaking systems, improved skier facilities, and major lodging projects. DCSki takes a closer look at the enhancements and upgrades underway across the region at resorts such as Seven Springs, Wisp, Wintergreen, Snowshoe, and Massanutten.

When Intrawest Came to Snowshoe: Recalling a West Virginia Resort’s Remarkable Transformation
A look back at how Intrawest’s ambitious investments transformed West Virginia's Snowshoe Mountain Resort and reshaped expectations for Mid-Atlantic skiing.

Voices from the Chairlift: The Writers Who Help Tell DCSki’s Story
DCSki looks back at the columnists and guest authors whose distinctive voices have chronicled more than three decades of Mid-Atlantic snowsports.

When the Slopes Go Quiet: Summer at a Mid-Atlantic Ski Area
From lift inspections and snowmaking repairs to trail maintenance and major construction projects, DCSki explores what happens at a Mid-Atlantic ski area during the quiet summer months.

From Snow to Sea: A Different Kind of Journey
After a long winter on the slopes, I traded snow for sun on a rare 14-night Southern Caribbean cruise featuring seven ports in seven days.

The Mountains That Didn’t Make It: How Mid-Atlantic Skiing Grew, Contracted, and Survived
Drawing from DCSki’s archive of 126 lost ski areas, this feature story explores why so many Mid-Atlantic hills disappeared and what allowed others to survive.

When Winter Failed to Arrive: The Brutal 1997-1998 Ski Season (And What it May Portend For This Year)
DCSki revisits the brutal 1997-1998 Mid-Atlantic ski season and considers what a developing El Niño could bring in 2026-2027.

Epic Passes for 2026/27 Season Now on Sale; New Discounts Introduced for Younger Skiers
Vail Resorts has begun selling 2026/27 Epic Pass products, introducing discounted pricing for skiers and riders ages 13–30 along with early-purchase perks.

Firsthand Report: Midweek Solitude at Whitetail Resort
DCSki’s Editor doubled his ski days for the season with a quiet midweek visit to Whitetail Resort, finding empty slopes and a nostalgic return to familiar runs.

Indy Pass Adds 16 Resorts; 2026/27 Renewals Opened February 25
Indy Pass has added 16 new resorts for the 2026/27 season and opened renewals for existing passholders.

Firsthand Report: (Belated) First Turns of the Season at Liberty Mountain
DCSki's Editor made a quick midweek trip to Pennsylvania's Liberty Mountain Resort, finding low crowds, strong vibes, and great snow.

Going Further Afield: Bear Valley, California
DCSki Columnist Robbie Allen continues his Going Further Afield series with a look at Bear Valley Mountain Resort, arguing that its strong snow, varied terrain, and lack of crowds make it one of the Cali Pass’s most overlooked values.

Going Further Afield: Dodge Ridge, California
DCSki Columnist Robbie Allen makes the case for regional passes like the Cali Pass by exploring Dodge Ridge, a mid-sized California ski area that offers varied terrain, manageable crowds, and strong value away from the mega-pass ecosystem.

Seven Springs Wins SAM Magazine’s 2026 “I Am A Snowmaker” Contest
Seven Springs has won Ski Area Management Magazine’s 2026 I AM a Snowmaker contest, a fan-voted national recognition of snowmaking teams across North America.

Camelback Plans to Extend Ski Season Into May
Pennsylvania's Camelback Resort plans to extend its 2025/26 ski season with daily operations through April 12, 2026, followed by weekend skiing into the first weekend of May, conditions permitting.

Seven Springs Named Finalist in Ski Area Management’s “I Am A Snowmaker” Contest
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.

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