New Ski Resort Openings for the 2024-2025 Season

As the 2024-2025 ski season dawns, North American resorts are raising the bar with luxurious accommodations, cutting-edge lift technology, and streamlined guest services. From Colorado to Alberta and Idaho, skiers and snowboarders can anticipate unforgettable experiences.

Keystone's Kindred Resort: Slopeside Living Redefined

In Spring 2025, Keystone Resort in Colorado will welcome the highly anticipated Kindred Resort, a slopeside haven redefining luxury mountain living. This development, located a mere 55 feet from the River Run Gondola, promises an unparalleled experience for families and discerning travelers seeking both convenience and high-end amenities.

Kindred Resort features 95 luxury condominiums and a 107-room Rock Resorts branded hotel. These residences offer ski-in, ski-out access, allowing guests to transition seamlessly from their doorstep to the slopes. Rental opportunities will also be available, catering to those seeking a shorter stay without compromising on luxury. The architecture is a sleek mountain modern style, designed by OZ Architecture with three towers to maximize views from every residence and hotel room. Interior design focuses on creating a comfortable and luxurious feel, with top-of-the-line appliances such as Wolf and Subzero. Amenities include valet parking, ski valet, room service, a private year-round club, a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and oversized hot tubs, plus a Kids Club.

Beyond the lavish accommodations, Kindred Resort will also feature three new restaurants, offering diverse culinary experiences. There will also be a new home for the Keystone Ski & Ride School, and resort retail and rental shop. The resort will also have meeting and event space with spectacular mountain views. The new high-speed six-person lift providing access to terrain in Bergman Bowl is also a plus.

The Kindred Resort is setting a new standard for luxury, service, design and amenities and breaking real estate pricing records for the area. More than 75 percent of the residences are already sold with a limited sales offering. It is designed with unmatched amenities and services.

Super Angel Luxury Express: Sunshine Village's Heated Ascent

Sunshine Village in Alberta, Canada, is elevating the ski experience with the Super Angel Luxury Express, North America's first EVO six-passenger, heated bubble lift. This state-of-the-art lift replaces the Angel Express. Skiers seeking ultimate comfort will appreciate the heated seats and protective bubble shield, ensuring a cozy and swift journey to the resort's renowned glades.

The Super Angel is equipped with heated bucket seats, individual footrests, and a spacious yellow bubble. Built by Leitner-Poma of America, Super Angel was designed for comfort. The lift features proprietary EVO technology. This technology promises a smoother, quieter, and more comfortable ride. The new Super Angel will fly skiers and snowboarders up a vertical gain of 1,244 ft in just over five minutes. Soaring 2,400 passengers per hour, Super Angel LX's 74 bubble chairs significantly reduce lift line wait times.

Riding the Super Angel isn't just about reaching the top; it's an experience in itself. As you ascend, panoramic views of the Canadian Rockies unfold, creating a breathtaking backdrop. The heated seats provide respite from the crisp mountain air, while the bubble shield offers protection from wind and snow, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the scenery. Upon arrival, skiers can explore the diverse terrain on Lookout Mountain.

Lake Louise is also introducing a new high-speed six-person lift with heated seats, the Pipestone Express.

Brundage Mountain's Adventure Center: Streamlined Guest Experience

At Brundage Mountain Resort in McCall, Idaho, the new Mountain Adventure Center streamlines the guest experience, offering efficient services in a convenient and modern facility. The 18,000-square-foot center brings together all key services under one roof, including ticketing, guest services, the MTN Sports School, daycare, a rental and demo gear shop, a retail shop, a coffee shop and new restrooms—all on one level. The design is a low-profile design with clean lines that complement the mountain's natural landscape. Large windows provide scenic views, and natural materials blend with the surroundings.

Families and skiers seeking a hassle-free arrival will appreciate the center's thoughtful design. Guests can secure rentals, purchase lift tickets, and arrange ski school lessons all in one location. This eliminates the need to navigate multiple buildings, saving valuable time and energy. The lower level houses a ski and snowboard tuning shop and indoor day locker rentals. The daycare is state-certified and offers care for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years.

The new Centennial Express high-speed quad chairlift complements the Adventure Center, whisking skiers to the summit in just six minutes. Brundage is also offering a new $30 Beartopia lift ticket this season, which provides a full day access to beginner and novice trails including access to all of the mountain's terrain parks. The Brundage Starter PAK includes three 90-minute lessons, three days of lift access, season-long rentals and an unlimited season pass upon completion of the third lesson.