Magic Mountain, Vermont to Finish Black Line Quad After Four Years of Construction
Once complete, the new lift will allow the resort to triple its base-to-summit uphill capacity.
Taos Upgrading Lift 4 to Detachable Quad, Replacing Pioneer Lift
Lift infrastructure has historically been a significant Taos drawback, but these upgrades should bring about substantial improvements, especially for lower-ability visitors, at this New Mexico resort.
Unpacking Our Rankings Methodology: The PeakRankings Mountain Score
We dive deep into how the Mountain Score is calculated to give you an inside look into our methodology—and to help you compare resorts for your next ski trip.
Score Change: Snow King Sees The Most Radical Transformation of a Ski Resort in Years
Improvements in lifts, terrain access, and signage earn this Wyoming hill the largest single score increase we’ve ever given to any mountain.
Score Change: Snowbasin’s New Middle Bowl Express is the Year’s Most Useful Lift Redundancy
The upgrade has eliminated a painfully long lift ride, redistributed crowds in a more practical manner, and democratized access to some of the resort’s best terrain.
Big Sky Score Change: Extra-Cost Tram Access Outweighs An Effective Swift Current Lift Upgrade
Major lift upgrades are not enough to outweigh the loss of Lone Peak Tram access for those who only purchase regular ticket and pass products.
Mount Bachelor Replacing Skyliner Lift With Six-Pack for 2023-24 Season, Repairing Existing Quad for Upcoming Winter
The Oregon resort cites manufacturer backlogs in its inability to replace the lift until 2023.
Mount Bachelor’s Skyliner Lift Suspended for Remainder of 2021-22 Season
Beginner, intermediate, and freestyle offerings are impacted as a result.
Resort Update: Okemo’s New Chairlifts and State of Crowding Affairs
The Quantum Six and Evergreen Summit Express upgrades provide needed lift improvements, but experience deteriorations in other realms have limited their effectiveness.
Big Sky Confirms New Tram Will Continue to Be Priced As Extra-Cost Add-On
Even when the tram is replaced, the Montana resort will continue the new access premium instituted this season.