The 2023 Midwest Ski Areas Association Tradeshow & Conference
Here. We. Go. As many of you might recall, the MSAA show is how we mark the beginning of the new ski season, and with the event wrapping...
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Matthew Zabransky
- Mar 17
- 3 min
Last Hill Standing: Let's Take A Look At Last Season's Midwest Closing Dates
Every season around this time, I often get asked when certain ski areas will close. Of course, the truth is only Mother Nature and...
Matthew Zabransky
- Feb 23
- 5 min
Another New Chairlift, Motor City Hosts Red Bull Event, & SE Wisconsin Ski Hill on That '90s Show?!
The hype has become a reality as snowfall has already started for much of the upper parts of the Midwest. Predictions are all over the...
Matthew Zabransky
- Jan 26
- 5 min
Another Midwest Ski Hill Reopens, Warren Miller Film With No New Footage?!
Weather Finally Cooperating Finally, and I mean finally, the weather across the lower parts of the Midwest and Michigan's LP has begun to...
Matthew Zabransky
- Jan 5
- 6 min
Even More New Chairlifts Slated for 23' & Another Ski Hill Joins The Midwest Ski Scene
It is so good to be back, and I hope that all of you had a great holiday break despite - some of the challenging weather issues, which we...
Matthew Zabransky
- Nov 29, 2022
- 4 min
45+ Midwest Ski Areas Open, Terrain Based Learning Added, & Two Ski Areas Will Not Operate For 22/23
Major Snowmaking Push Leading To Impressive Thanksgiving Weekend Thanksgiving has come and gone, and there was A LOT to be thankful for...
Matthew Zabransky
- Nov 11, 2022
- 6 min
Live Updates: The Midwest's Second Snowmaking Push - Are We Skiing This Week?!
-Click here to jump to the most recent update- Well, the Midwest's second major snowmaking push is offically here, and there will be a...
Matthew Zabransky
- Nov 8, 2022
- 4 min
These 5 Race to Open Bracket Match-Ups are SOOOO Close!
Well, folks, the Midwest's second major snowmaking push is on the horizon, so I wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of my top...
Matthew Zabransky
- Nov 3, 2022
- 4 min
Midwest First to Open in North America, More 23/24' Chairlifts, & IPOS II Now Showing
Woah, what a crazy past couple of weeks it has been. Just when you thought Winter was at least a couple of weeks away, it snuck up on us...
Matthew Zabransky
- Oct 19, 2022
- 3 min
Last Minute Drama, Busted Brackets, & A Perfect Opening Day In the Midwest
Well, North America's ski season started yesterday, and for many, it was a surprise, but I had it pinned all along. Not only did the...
Matthew Zabransky
- Sep 15, 2022
- 2 min
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...
Matthew Zabransky
- Sep 1, 2022
- 1 min
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...
Matthew Zabransky
- Aug 30, 2022
- 2 min
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...
Matthew Zabransky
- Aug 29, 2022
- 4 min
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....
Matthew Zabransky
- Aug 8, 2022
- 6 min
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...
Matthew Zabransky
- Jul 19, 2022
- 3 min
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....
Matthew Zabransky
- Jun 21, 2022
- 5 min
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...
Matthew Zabransky
- Jun 16, 2022
- 8 min
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...
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