U.S. Ski Resorts Prepare for 2024-25 Season

The 2024-25 winter ski season is kicking off with several resorts opening this weekend, including Beaver Mountain Ski Resort, the longest continuously-run family-owned ski resort in the U.S., which has been in operation since 1939. In West Virginia, Canaan Valley Resort joins others like Timberline and Snowshoe, enhancing the state's skiing offerings during the holiday season, which significantly contributes to local revenues. Meanwhile, Hatley Pointe Mountain Resort, formerly Wolf Ridge in North Carolina, is set to reopen with a focus on a unique boutique experience, featuring 54 acres of skiable terrain. In Ohio, Boston Mills has already welcomed skiers, with Brandywine Resort opening shortly thereafter. The ski industry in these regions is buoyed by cold temperatures allowing for effective snowmaking and programs like West Virginia’s Ski Free Passport for young skiers. Collectively, these openings highlight a vibrant start to the winter sports season across the eastern U.S.