The Most Challenging Ski Resorts in North America
The toughest ski resorts in North America will turn your idea of what a physical trail can be upside down. In this piece, we call out the 10 most extreme mountains out there—and explain why they’re so difficult.
Mountain Review: Lake Louise
While it sees the occasional extreme cold spell, this Banff resort’s jaw-dropping vistas and varied terrain distinguish it from competitors.
Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts Ranked for Experts: Forgettable to Truly Extreme
We rank the Tahoe ski areas by the quality of their double-black-diamond terrain, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each one.
Deer Valley Planning Four-Stage Gondola System, Parking Revamp to Complement Enormous Expansion
As a followup to the largest ski resort expansion in the 21st century, this skier-only Utah mountain plans to shift traffic away from downtown Park City.
Ratings Adjustment: Revelstoke Snow Score
Revelstoke enjoys very high snowfall totals compared to other Western Canada ski resorts, and after reviewing other mountains in the region, we believe a few refinements are in order.
Powder Mountain Adding Several New Lifts, Going Semi-Private
This massive announcement brings a huge barrage of welcome developments, but in taking away public access to three notable terrain areas, the resort is sure to anger several loyal guests.
The Best Snowboards for Vail
Vail’s massive footprint is abundant with features like rocks, cliffs, side hits, open bowls, and plenty of powder stashes if you know where to look, and with the right snowboard, guests can take full advantage.
Big Sky vs. Jackson Hole: Which Should You Choose?
An in-depth comparison review of Big Sky and Jackson Hole, two popular ski resorts in the Northern Rockies.
Skiing and the Environment: These Are the Resorts Leading the Sustainability Charge
Today’s winter sports world emits a significant carbon footprint, but several leading resorts are looking to change that.
2023 Ski Resort Upgrades Ranked: Which Were Hits and Which Flopped?
We rank the major 2022-23 North American ski resort upgrades in order of their overall effectiveness, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each initiative.