Snowbasin Adding New Strawberry High-Speed Six-Pack for 2023-24
This Utah resort is likely to see much-needed capacity and wind resiliency improvements from the project, which will provide a second route out from the Strawberry area.
State of Incomplete Lift Projects for the 2022-23 Season
Even as of the December holiday period, several resorts have not completed critical new chairlift and gondola projects. This page is intended to provide the most up-to-date information on the projects that have not been completed, and will be updated on a regular cadence.
Winter Park Replacing Pioneer Express for 2023-24; Will Add Critical Mid-Station
The new high-speed six-pack will replace Winter Park’s oldest detachable lift. The new mid-station design aims to make the Pioneer area more attractive to spend time in.
Sierra-at-Tahoe Has Reopened With a Radically Transformed Footprint. Here Are Our Initial Thoughts.
Sierra’s famous tree terrain will be almost entirely missing this season, but the fire damage looks to have brought about new, unique terrain features across the resort. We hope to stop by in the coming weeks to check out the revitalization for ourselves.
Homewood Jacks up 1-Day Prices to as High as $279, Becomes Most Expensive Lift Ticket in North America
This small Lake Tahoe resort now outcharges world-class destinations such as Vail, Deer Valley, and Palisades Tahoe at the ticket window. In-advance purchase tickets are cheaper, but a number of facets make them a risky proposition.
Palisades Tahoe Adds Double-Black Diamond Rating for First Time Ever; Alpine Meadows Gets Designation for First Time Since 2012
Along with the brand new gondola connecting its two resort sides, this massive California resort is adding an overhauled trail rating scale.
Multiple Lift Projects Facing Delays Due to Supply Chain Issues
At Alta, Arapahoe Basin, Steamboat, Vail, and Whistler Blackcomb, delays in installing new lifts for the upcoming ski season have been confirmed. At least eight other major destination ski resorts may face delays as well.
Whistler Blackcomb Is Receiving Two Lifts Intended for Park City in 2023. Here Are Our Initial Thoughts.
We dive into whether Vail Resorts made the right call on moving these lifts from Park City to Whistler, and whether they chose the right lifts to replace.
UTA Cuts Public Bus Service to All Utah Ski Resorts Due to Staffing Shortages
The public transportation agency is experiencing staffing shortages, and is making several service cuts on December 11th to reflect the number of available employees.
Sugar Bowl Joins Mountain Collective for 2022-23 Season, Restoring California Access
This Tahoe-area resort become the fifth new mountain to join the Mountain Collective Pass for the upcoming winter, and effectively replaces the previous Palisades Tahoe and Mammoth offerings.