Is Powder Mountain Actively Destroying Itself?
This large, famously-independent Utah resort has been making headlines with a flurry of controversial updates—and while there have been some significant improvements, other changes have been some of the most anti-consumer we’ve ever seen at a ski resort.
Mountain Review: Mission Ridge
Sunny slopes, high quality snow, and a lack of lift lines make this central Washington resort a compelling regional option, although snow totals aren’t the highest.
Loveland Planning to Replace Chair 7, Add New Trails for the 2025-26 Ski Season
This high-alpine, locally-oriented Colorado resort be replacing its oldest and lowest capacity lift for the 2025-26 ski season.
Mountain Review: White Pass
While not as large or steep as some competitive resorts in the Pacific Northwest, White Pass features diverse intermediate terrain and an unbeatable setup for beginners to progress.
Indy Pass Adding Loveland, Bear Valley, and Several International Resorts
These changes have the potential to make Indy a more competitive alternative to Epic and Ikon in the Rockies and Sierras.
Mountain Review: Castle Mountain
Though somewhat lacking in facilities and lift infrastructure, this Western Canadian resort offers fantastic snow conditions, unique terrain, and incredible views when it's clear.
Mountain Review: 49 Degrees North
Despite its dated lift infrastructure and rural setting, this Northeast Washington resort offers impressive intermediate and advanced terrain at a reasonable price.
Mountain Review: Peek’n Peak
This Western New York ski resort offers a good value for beginners, but the mountain lacks the challenge or aesthetic to compete with many other East Coast resorts.
Mountain Review: Waterville Valley
Despite a modest footprint size, this New Hampshire resort offers a compelling set of strengths for those driving up from Boston.
Mountain Review: Mount Shasta Ski Park
The only decently-sized California ski area north of Tahoe offers limited lift lines and stunning views of the Southern Cascades, but it’s hurt by uncompetitive infrastructure and a bizarrely-integrated recent expansion.