The Dumpster Fire That Was This Year’s Ski Season (Here’s Why)

Charging through a chaotic 2024-25 season, athletes across North America faced volatile weather and operational hurdles at iconic locations like Whistler and Jackson Hole. Throughout the Southwest, technical couloirs and deep pillow lines remained elusive for many freestyle skiers due to significant drought conditions. Labor unrest and mechanical lift failures further challenged the discipline of big mountain riding during these winter months. Future film projects now depend on local stewardship and shifting industry models to access high-alpine terrain.

The most notable events that plagued the North American ski world throug the 2024-25 winter, including operational controversies, on-mountain accidents, and weather instability. JOIN US on PeakHouse 2025-26: 🇳🇿 PeakHouse New Zealand 2025: https://forms.gle/BmcPjHGmBRNkg6cF9 ☀️ PeakHouse Banff 2025 (Summer Hike): https://forms.gle/oAv89ayFmcdjVaaZ9 🥾 PeakHouse Jackson Hole 2025 (Summer Hike): https://forms.gle/fUeKPoC1nf4MSo8e7 WAITLIST for: 🇯🇵 PeakHouse Japan 2026: https://forms.gle/soG6o5uZTYaP4KfJ7 🇨🇦 PeakHouse Whistler 2026: https://forms.gle/g6twFRSFrozd3tg87 🇮🇳 PeakHouse India 2026: https://forms.gle/obbTzaHqhCFGT1g58 🏔️ PeakHouse Vermont 2026: https://forms.gle/62Qw7nLcRKo7GL7QA More info on PeakHouse trip experiences 👉 https://www.peakrankings.com/peakhouse-2025 Join our community on Circle: https://peakrankings.circle.so/join?invitation_token=e81ab49b15adff52121eeda94a84c327e7ce83dd-5f6e005c-41be-41f4-87f5-2d7c5d13eb8b Become a PEAK PATRON 👉 https://www.patreon.com/PeakRankings Sign up for our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gZAgm1 Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/5D6nwHDEJS Follow us on other channels! 🏔️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peakrankings 🏔️ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/peak_rankings 🏔️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/peakrankings 🏔️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peakrankings Business inquiries: admin@peakrankings.com 0:00 Intro 0:30 Labor Unrest 3:33 Ski Lift Accidents 5:31 Volatile Weather Patterns 6:59 Southwest Drought Conditions 9:34 Private Club Business Models 12:23 A Return of Local Stewardship? 15:22 Continued Capital Expenditures 16:29 Final Thoughts