Press & Updates
All the news from Southern California's most improbable ski resort. Follow along as we turn a mountain, a dream, and a lot of snowmaking equipment into something real.
Five Reasons Mirage Mountain Is the Most Exciting New Ski Resort in America
From its San Diego County location to its Palomar Observatory partnership, here are five reasons Mirage Mountain Resort is the most exciting new ski area.
Phase 2 Plans Revealed: Night Skiing, Mid-Mountain Lodge, and The Onesie Park
Mirage Mountain Resort reveals Phase 2: night skiing, The Observatory Lounge mid-mountain lodge, and The Onesie Park terrain park on Palomar Mountain.
Mirage Mountain Announces Opening Day: December 18, 2026
Mark your calendar: Mirage Mountain Resort opens December 18, 2026. Founding Members get early access December 16-17 on Palomar Mountain in San Diego County.
Snowmaking Installation Complete at Mirage Mountain Resort
Mirage Mountain Resort completes snowmaking installation: 180 snow guns covering 60% of terrain on Palomar Mountain. Ready to make winter in San Diego County.
From Beach to Summit: Mirage Mountain Is 90 Minutes From the San Diego Coast
Surf in the morning, ski in the afternoon. Mirage Mountain Resort on Palomar Mountain is just 90 minutes from the San Diego coast. Here's the route.
Mirage Mountain Resort Announces Ski School and Rental Fleet
Mirage Mountain Resort names its head ski instructor and reveals a full rental fleet for the inaugural season on Palomar Mountain in San Diego County.
Mirage Mountain Unveils Lodge Design: Timber, Stone, and a Fireplace You Can See From Space
The Warming Hut lodge design is here: 12,000 sq ft of timber and stone with a 14-foot fireplace. Mirage Mountain Resort's base lodge on Palomar Mountain.
Eternal Snow Founding Member Passes Now Available -- Limited to 1,000
The Eternal Snow Founding Member Pass is live. $449 for unlimited skiing at Mirage Mountain Resort, limited to the first 1,000 members. Perks included.
Meet the Stardust Express: Mirage Mountain's Main Chairlift Arrives on Palomar Mountain
The Stardust Express quad chairlift has arrived on Palomar Mountain. Mirage Mountain Resort's main lift will carry skiers 1,200 vertical feet to the summit.
First Trail Map Released for Mirage Mountain Resort
Mirage Mountain Resort releases its official trail map featuring 22 runs, 4 lifts, and 280 acres of skiable terrain on Palomar Mountain in San Diego County.
Mirage Mountain Breaks Ground: Construction Begins on Palomar Mountain
Shovels are in the ground. Mirage Mountain Resort officially breaks ground on Palomar Mountain in San Diego County, with Phase 1 opening Winter 2026/27.
Mirage Mountain Resort Partners with Palomar Observatory for One-of-a-Kind Stargazing Experience
Mirage Mountain Resort and Palomar Observatory team up to offer stargazing experiences on Palomar Mountain. Portable telescopes and guided sessions ahead.
San Diego County Approves Mirage Mountain Resort Development on Palomar Mountain
After 14 months of environmental review, San Diego County grants development approval for Mirage Mountain Resort on Palomar Mountain. Construction ahead.
Why Palomar Mountain? The Science Behind Southern California's Most Unlikely Ski Resort
At 6,140 feet with north-facing slopes and coniferous forest, Palomar Mountain in San Diego County is more suited for skiing than you'd think.
Mirage Mountain Resort Announces Plans for Southern California's First New Ski Resort in Decades
Mirage Mountain Resort reveals plans to build a ski resort on Palomar Mountain in San Diego County, with Phase 1 opening targeted for Winter 2026/27.
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