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Ikon Pass Reservations Are Live As of August 4. Should You Commit Now?
Analysis Sam Weintraub 8/4/25 Analysis Sam Weintraub 8/4/25

Ikon Pass Reservations Are Live As of August 4. Should You Commit Now?

We’ve compiled all you need to know about Ikon’s reservation system—and whether you should rush to figure out your itinerary if you haven’t already.

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Why Oregon’s Ski Industry Is in Big Trouble
News, Analysis Sam Weintraub 8/1/25 News, Analysis Sam Weintraub 8/1/25

Why Oregon’s Ski Industry Is in Big Trouble

All of Oregon's ski resorts could be forced to shut down within the next 12-18 months due to an escalating liability crisis. We break down how things got to this point, and what can be done to prevent Oregon’s ski industry from collapsing.

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2025 PeakRankings Mountain Score and Rankings Adjustments: Full Changes
Analysis, Videos Sam Weintraub 6/16/25 Analysis, Videos Sam Weintraub 6/16/25

2025 PeakRankings Mountain Score and Rankings Adjustments: Full Changes

An in-depth explanation on the biggest policy changes and capital investments at U.S. and Canadian ski resorts for 2025, followed by this year's top 10 North American ski resorts ranked.

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Was the 2024–25 Season a Turning Point for North American Skiing?
Analysis, Videos Sam Weintraub 5/8/25 Analysis, Videos Sam Weintraub 5/8/25

Was the 2024–25 Season a Turning Point for North American Skiing?

The 2024-25 ski season featured some of the most significant labor actions in decades, real concerns about safety and infrastructure, and continued questions about accessibility in the evolving ski economy—but some notable signs of resilience as well.

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Ski Lifts Explained: Basic Chairs to Engineering Marvels
Analysis, Videos Sam Weintraub 4/10/25 Analysis, Videos Sam Weintraub 4/10/25

Ski Lifts Explained: Basic Chairs to Engineering Marvels

A comprehensive overview of every type of ski lift you will see on your winter vacation, including surface lifts, chairlifts, gondolas, tramways, mountain railways, and snowcats.

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Why No New U.S. Ski Resorts Have Been Built in the Past 40 Years
Analysis, Videos, Investigative Journalism Sam Weintraub 3/24/25 Analysis, Videos, Investigative Journalism Sam Weintraub 3/24/25

Why No New U.S. Ski Resorts Have Been Built in the Past 40 Years

A comprehensive analysis of the factors that have made new U.S. ski resort development essentially impossible since early 1970s, plus the notable attempts that have been made since then.

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Are Ski Lift Accidents on the Rise? A Look at This Year’s Catastrophic Failures
Analysis, Videos Sam Weintraub 3/14/25 Analysis, Videos Sam Weintraub 3/14/25

Are Ski Lift Accidents on the Rise? A Look at This Year’s Catastrophic Failures

While lift accidents have historically been rare and isolated events, this season has seen several incidents make national headlines. And these failures haven’t been restricted to just one lift type, one company, or even one country.

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How to Ski: 7 Must-Know Tips for Beginners
Analysis, Videos Sam Weintraub 2/11/25 Analysis, Videos Sam Weintraub 2/11/25

How to Ski: 7 Must-Know Tips for Beginners

Skiing or snowboarding for the first time and want to have a killer day? Follow these steps to unleash the best beginner version of yourself.

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How the American Opioid Epidemic Shaped Vail Resorts’ Rise
Analysis, Videos, Investigative Journalism Greg Mantell 1/29/25 Analysis, Videos, Investigative Journalism Greg Mantell 1/29/25

How the American Opioid Epidemic Shaped Vail Resorts’ Rise

The American opioid epidemic is among the most devastating public health issues in recent history. But it also had a huge impact on the state of the North American ski industry—and Vail Resorts’ dominance today.

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Most Beautiful Ski Areas in North America
Analysis, Videos Alex Conrad 1/21/25 Analysis, Videos Alex Conrad 1/21/25

Most Beautiful Ski Areas in North America

A comprehensive overview of the most beautiful ski resorts in North America, and why they stand out so much.

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