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Latest — Industry Intel · July 12, 2026
Monarch Mountain published their entire 108-page USFS master plan publicly. Here's why that radical transparency is the playbook independent resorts need.
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All articles →Vail's Attitash and Wildcat snowmaking upgrades are the offseason capital story most NH marketers undersell. Here's how to turn infrastructure into trust.
GoPro just took a $20M emergency loan from its founder and faces going-concern doubts. Here's the game plan for resort content teams building on GoPro gear.
Palisades Tahoe's $699 midweek-only season pass just returned after 10+ years away. Here's the pricing move your resort should steal this off-season.
Aspen is auctioning legacy chairlifts to clear the way for the new Nell Bell gondola. Here's how any resort can turn capital projects into marketing gold.
Taos Ski Valley joins Mountain Riders Alliance. Here's the practical playbook for turning sustainability certifications into guest loyalty and pass sales.
Deer Valley's Hail Peak Express expands the resort to 4,500+ skiable acres. What does a $100M+ lift project signal to the rest of the industry?
The Insta360 X6 FCC filing dropped this week, signaling an imminent launch. Here's what it means for resort content budgets mid-season.
Eagle Point Resort's Cottonwood Fire response is a master class in transparent crisis comms. Here's the 3-phase playbook every ski resort should have ready.
A federal antitrust suit targets Vail and Alterra over Epic and Ikon Pass pricing. Here's what the case means for independent ski resort strategy in 2026.
GoPro's GP3 chip brings cinema-grade performance and AI stabilization to action cameras. Here's what ski resort content teams need to know before it launches.
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