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National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat December 2025

Oregon’s outdoor recreation industry is in the midst of a liability insurance crisis. Earlier this year, Safehold Special Risk, a major insurer for ski resorts, announced it would no longer provide coverage in the state. The decision stems from Oregon’s legal climate, where liability waivers are largely unenforceable following a series of lawsuits, leaving businesses…

ULLR SKI, BIKE & SOCIAL CLUB

Well, the Ullr schedule of hikes is ending along with the warm days of the Fall season. We’ve had more than a dozen hikes on the schedule since November 1st. Fall meetings are now being held at Joseph’s Grill in St. Paul. Our most recent speaker was Tom Warth, the founder of “Books for Africa”.…

ULLR SKI, BIKE & SOCIAL CLUB

The Ullr summer picnics have come to an end. Weather was perfect for a rafting trip on the Mississippi River with Three Rivers Park District staff. A bike ride in Stillwater was cut down to only about 7 miles due to all the storm damaged trees preventing passage on the trail. We did return to…

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National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat August 2025

Whiteface Joins Mountain Collective for 2025-26 Season. Whiteface Mountain will join the Mountain Collective pass for the 2025-26 season, expanding the multi-resort pass’s Northeast footprint. The announcement marks the latest addition to the Mountain Collective’s lineup, which now includes 27 ski areas across five continents. More. SAM  Winter Park, CO, $2 Billion Development Plan Clears…

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National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat July 2025

Deer Valley’s $500M Expansion Adds 3,700 Acres, 17 Lifts, and One of the Largest Gondolas in U.S. Ski History. During the past two off-seasons, Deer Valley has been building 10 new lifts, adding 100 new runs and over 2,000 additional acres, effectively more than doubling the size of the historic resort. More. SnowBrains Winter Park,…

ULLR SKI, BIKE & SOCIAL CLUB

Ullrs’ popular monthly luncheons at Pittsburgh Blue, featuring prominent speakers, came to a close at the end of April. The summer picnics at Brookview Park in Golden Valley begin June 11th and continue monthly through August. The weather on March 21st was ideal for a drive down along the Mississippi River to Wabasha to visit…

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National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat June 2025

U.S. Ski Areas Report 61.5M Skier Visits for 2024-25, Second Best Season on Record. U.S. ski areas reported a total of 61.5 million skier visits for 2024-25, a 1.7 percent year-over-year increase,according to preliminary data from the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA).  It was the second highest total since NSAA began tallying skier visits in…

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National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat May 2025

Aspen Snowmass to Begin $80 Million Infrastructure Investments this Summer. Aspen Skiing Company has announced that it will be implementing several serious upgrades at Snowmass Mountain this summer. From dining area renovations to lift replacements and more, the total cost of these improvements is around $80 million. More. Freeskier Three Chairlifts to Be Installed This…

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National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat April 2025

Ikon Pass Adds Ischgl and Others, Discontinues Base Plus Pass for 2025-26 Season. The 2025-26 Ikon Pass will introduce new resort access, expanded benefits, and a notable change to the pass lineup. More. SAM Arapahoe Basin Goes Full Ikon, As Season Pass Sales Begin. For the 2025-2026 season, the top headline is that Arapahoe Basin…

MSC Announces Summer Trip for August 2025

The Midwest Sport & Ski Council is returning “Summer Carnival” for 2025. This year the MSC is going to the “Heart” of the Brainerd Lakes area, Brezzy Point Resort on Pelican Lake. Summer Carnival 2025 has 3-days of activities planned, including pontoon excursions (additional cost), golf (additional cost), pickleball, hiking, and biking. Pontoon excursions are…

MSC Winter Carnival Trip Summary

It has been 3 years since MSC Winter Carnival took place. Winter Carnival returned for 2025,  January 9-12 at Snowriver Resort, Wakefield Michigan (ski areas include Jackson Creek and Black River Basin). The trip had over 50 participants that were from the affiliate MSC clubs of the MN Sitzmark, MN Ski Hawks Sports & Social…

MSC Winter Carnival & Meet’n Ski Trips 2025

The Midwest Sport & Ski Council (MSC) has launched the Winter 2024-25 ski trip calendar. The MSC is excited about bringing back both the day  “Meet’n Ski” trip to Spirit Mountain recreation Area in Duluth and Winter Carnival 2025 to Wakefield Michigan. January 9-10, 2025 are the dates set for Winter Carnival 2025. Snowriver Resort,…

ULLR SKI, BIKE & SOCIAL CLUB

Ullrs have been busy with hiking and biking opportunities this fall as well as several social events. Our Holiday Social is December 4th and members are asked to bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. On December 11th, we will ski with The Yodelers Ski Club at Trollhaugen.  A list of local skiing or…

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National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat November 2024

Western Resorts Start Spinning Lifts. Several western ski areas have opened for the early season in recent days. More. SAM Paid Parking Implemented at Powder Mountain.  Powder Mountain’s guests will be required to pay a parking fee on all weekends and holidays this upcoming season. More. Powder Homewood Suspends Operations for this Winter. Homewood Mountain…

MSC Summer Carnival 2024

It was a year to the weekend that “Summer Carnival 2024” was first in it’s plaining stages. Seasoned trip leaders Paul Benkufsky & Bryan Stadtler put the thoughts to paper. Summer Carnival 2024 main goal was to bring the Midwest Sport & Ski Council’s 13 affiliated clubs together. It was over 2 years since the…

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Ski Federation Posts for 07/09/2024

Jackson Hole Announces New Sublette Lift For Next Season  The resort is retiring the classic quad chair after 37 years of operation with a faster and more powerful detachable quad this summer. More. Powder Newsletter Major $3 Billion Expansion Project Proposed for Killington, VT. A Canadian company is looking to add more allure to the…

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National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat May-June 2024

Jackson Hole Announces New Sublette Lift For Next Season. The resort is retiring the classic quad chair after 37 years of operation with a faster and more powerful detachable quad this summer. More. Powder Newsletter  Major $3 Billion Expansion Project Proposed for Killington, VT. A Canadian company is looking to add more allure to the…

ULLR SKI, BIKE AND SOCIAL CLUB

The ULLR Spring and Summer calendar is busy with many events, both indoors and outdoors. There are lots of hiking opportunities at locations around the Twin Cities, also some interesting and educational social events. A Dakota History Tour and Exhibit at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Center is scheduled for March 7th and a Minnesota…