A Draft Bill May Permanently Damage U.S. Skiing. Here’s How We Can Stop It.
A proposed land sell-off could gut ski access, backcountry terrain, and the resorts we rely on. Here's what we can do.
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.
Deer Valley Expanded Excellence Phase 1: A Surprisingly Strong Start (With One Big Catch)
The first phase of the biggest U.S. ski resort terrain expansion in decades brings some notable strengths, although one major topographical limitation hurts its effectiveness.
Ikon Pass Debuts for 2025-26 with A-Basin Unlimited on Full Pass; Base Plus Pass Discontinued
The European cross-border Ischgl/Samnaun dominion also joins the pass, as do four new regional “Bonus Mountains”. Meanwhile, Windham Mountain Club becomes the first-ever Ikon partner to exit the pass.
Epic Passes Debut for 2025-26 With Higher Prices; Verbier 4 Vallées Joins Local Pass
Access will remain similar to last year, meaning Epic’s terms will likely continue to undercut its main competitor, the Ikon Pass, although prices have increased across all levels of passes.
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.
Park City Offering Partial Compensation to Guests Affected By Ski Patrol Strike
In the aftermath of the first major ski patrol strike in over 50 years, Vail Resorts has announced a compensation program for guests affected by the strike at Park City from December 27, 2024, to January 8, 2025.
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.
Has Utah Skiing Reached Its Breaking Point?
Severe overcrowding and high-profile operational crises have left many vacationers wondering whether Utah skiing and riding is worth it anymore.
Ikon and Mountain Collective Passes Go Off Sale December 12th. Here’s Who Should Buy One.
If you plan on visiting certain resorts on the Ikon or Mountain Collective Passes, now is your last time to secure access at a remotely reasonable rate.