It seems the the big ski companies own everything these days, where one season pass allows you to ski at numerous big resorts which are generally overcrowded. But that is not always the case.

This is a refreshing story where the ski resort's charm and experience overrides the big corporate dollar. Independent resorts in the United States have joined for their own collaboration.

From author Gordy Megroz from Bloomberg.

"In the ski industry in recent years, the murmurs around every independent resort have been the same: How long until Vail Resorts Inc. or Alterra Mountain Co. comes and plants its flag? In 2008, Alterra didnt exist, and Vail owned just five mountains. Today the two represent more than half the skiable terrain in the US - and counting." 

Read the full story here on Bloomberg where Three Independent Resorts Are Bucking the Big Ski Giants.