What does it take to bring a mountain back to life — and turn it into the #1 ski resort in the East?

In this episode, we sit down with Saddleback CEO Matt Dieterich and GM Jim Quimby to talk about the mountain’s remarkable comeback, what it means to operate a ski area with a soul, and how a community rallied behind a place they refused to lose.

We get into the years-long closure, the investment required to rebuild everything from lifts to snowmaking, and the culture shift that’s putting Saddleback on the map for families, beginners, and lifelong skiers alike. And yes — we talk about being named the top ski resort in the East by Ski Magazine and what’s coming next for 2026 and beyond.