Powder to Bare Ground: Ski Resort Conditions Ratings Explained
A comprehensive breakdown of every ski resort surface condition rating you'll ever see, including Powder, Packed Powder, Machine Groomed, Hard Pack, Variable, Artificial, and Spring Conditions.
2024 Ski Resort Upgrades Ranked: Which Were Hits and Which Flopped?
We rank the major 2023-24 North American ski resort upgrades in order of their overall effectiveness, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each initiative.
The Most Shocking Things About Skiing in South America (Vs. the USA)
South America is home to many fantastic mountains to ski and ride on right in the middle of the Northern Hemisphere's off-season, though the experience is drastically different from anywhere else in the world.
Aspen Mountain Hero’s Expansion: A Game-Changing Project Worthy of the Name
With its first expansion in 23 years, Aspen’s town hill adds terrain that cuts right at the heart of the resort’s biggest issues.
Ikon Pass Reservations Are Live As of August 1. 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.
Salt Lake City Has Been Selected for the 2034 Olympics. Here Are the Ski Resort Upgrades to Expect.
Salt Lake City is set to host the Winter Olympics for the second time in the 21st century. We cover the likely host mountains and capital investments to expect over the next decade.
North America’s Best Ski Towns to Live In
If you’re looking to relocate to the ski slopes permanently, these towns will offer the highest quality of life around.
Steamboat Wild Blue Gondola Stage II and Mahogany Ridge Expansion: Game-Changing Updates for a Resort In Need
Together, these projects deliver a powerful one-two punch to the Colorado ski scene that’s resulted in the biggest disruption we’ve seen in over a decade.
Keystone Bergman Bowl Expansion: A High-Alpine Debut for the History Books
Keystone’s first high-alpine lift-served trails aren’t the craziest out there, but they brings a unique flavor of family-friendly bowl terrain to the resort.
2024 PeakRankings Mountain Score and Rankings Adjustments: Full Changes
Dozens of mountains see score changes reflecting on-mountain improvements, while we’ve made a few category tweaks to better reflect overall resort experiences.