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Why Ontario Skiers are Giving U.S. Slopes the “Cold Shoulder” in 2026
Why Ontario Skiers are Giving U.S. Slopes the “Cold Shoulder” in 2026 For decades, the winter ritual for thousands of Ontarians was as predictable as the first frost: pack the SUV, cross the border at Buffalo or Detroit, and head for the towering peaks of the American Rockies or the charming glades of Vermont. But in 2026, that well-beaten path is seeing significantly less traffic. A growing movement among Ontario skiers is seeing them “stay north,” trading the Green Mountains and the Sierras for the Blue Mountains and the Laurentians. While weather...