The 10 Highest Ski/Snowboard Lesson Prices In North America for 2022-23
Learning how to ski or snowboard has never been cheap, but at the most prestigious destinations, this season’s lesson costs approach an entirely new tier of insanity.
Learning to Ski or Snowboard: Beginner-Friendly Destination Resorts
If you choose not to learn locally—or don’t have the option to—these resorts offer some of the best beginner bargains and general learning experiences out there.
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.
These Are the 10 Highest Ski Resort Lift Ticket Prices In North America This Winter
If you’re on the fence about buying an Epic or Ikon product before they go off sale within the next few days, these rates are arguably the best case for doing so.
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.
Tahoe Ski Resorts Ranked: 2022-23
We rank the Lake Tahoe ski areas in order of overall mountain experience, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each one.
Terrain Diversity and Challenge Score Adjustments: Accounting for Fundamentals
We’ve made tweaks to our Terrain Diversity and Challenge categories to better reflect the way typical visitors spend time on the mountain. Seven resorts see score changes as a result.
We’ve Adjusted Our Resiliency Category to Better Reflect Terrain Openings.
Four ski areas, mostly in Tahoe, see score changes as a result.
A Journey Up Big Sky’s Newly-Upgraded Lewis and Clark Bubble Lift
Big Sky’s Lewis and Clark lift quietly received bubbles on 100% of its chairs for the 2021-22 season. Our rankers Sam and George take a ride up and discuss the implications.