Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026:

12:30 p.m. update:

Big news: Chair 9 is spinning and open for the season! Head on over to explore more beginner terrain near the Base Lodge.

We have 3,000 acres of skiing terrain mountainwide and nearly 100% of it is now open, just as the new year is getting underway!

10 a.m. update:

Alright folks! That’s enough sleeping in for you! Time to get this new year rolling!

We have got another sweet inversion day! You’ll find yourself above a sea of clouds, floating and coasting with views of puffs and fluffs across the valley below. You can’t beat the views into Glacier and the various mountain ranges you can see from the summit! 

The trails today are quick and carvable across the mountain. You'll find the snow to be soft underfoot. Heavily traveled areas may see some slicker spots as the day progresses.

Speed! Speed, speed, speed! Control it! The joy of skiing and riding is taking some turns. Take some time to enjoy today’s remarkable views as you crisscross the mountain and just slow down!

6 a.m. report:

Did you stay up late ringing in the new year, or did you go to bed early so you could wake up this morning and get first chair? I think either is an acceptable way to start the new year, but I might be partial to the latter. It's Helena this morning, helping you start off the new year right with your early morning snow report. 

We have not received any new snow, but we're looking forward to the possibility of some fresh stuff tonight. I'll be thinking fluffy snow thoughts all day today to help bring those flakes flying. Until then, there's still...

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