Mountain Creek, NJ – This summer Creek’s been constructing their new 55,000 sq-ft base lodge, set to open in December. The mountain will also be seeing a few other additions in a larger 30 lane tubing center, a slopeside restaurant, new beginner terrain, and a Mountain Coaster (yes, a winter rollercoaster that winds down the mountain).
Big Sky, MT – The “Biggest Skiing in America” just got bigger with the addition of 5 gladed trails. These new runs cover more than 20 acres combined and can be accessed from the Ramcharger Chairlift. Big Sky now offers a whopping 5,532 acres of skiable terrain overall.

Killington, VT – The “Beast of the East” has invested around $7M in resort improvements for this coming season. Tearing down & rebuilding the Peak Lodge will make it the largest gondola-served venue in the East. Building a tubing park, installing energy-efficient snow guns, expanding the Wobbly Barn, updating their rental equipment, and adding 4 new groomers to their fleet are also included in their plans for 2011-12.

Mount Snow, VT – Last March the resort issued a press release announcing lift improvements for this winter. In place of their current triple chairlift, a 6-passenger Leitner Poma “bubble” lift will carry riders from base to summit in 7 minutes while shielding them from wind & the elements.

Squaw Valley, CA – This week the Lake Tahoe resort detailed their 5-year capital improvement plan. The $50M project will cover everything from food served in their lodges to clearing new trails. Each year they’ll be making improvements to the overall visitor experience including a ski-up coffee shop and interactive resort information boards.