Alterra to Acquire Arapahoe Basin
Summit County’s only independently-owned ski area will be sold to the second largest ski resort operator in North America, handing a symbolic defeat to those against corporate consolidation in the ski industry.
Whistler Fitzsimmons 8: A Lesson in Unintended Consequences from Overengineering
Whistler Blackcomb’s first 8-pack lift adds a ton of theoretical capacity to a strange part of the mountain.
Mountain Review: Revelstoke
This one-of-a-kind Canadian Rockies resort should be on every expert’s bucket list, but it feels like it hasn’t been developed to its full potential.
North America’s Ski Season Has Seen a Significant Rebound. Will It Last?
A series of very wintry weather events have given much needed jump starts to ski seasons across Canada and the US. However, a number of less-than-ideal factors have reared their ugly heads over the past few weeks.
Why Washington and Oregon Have No Real Destination Ski Resorts
The US states of Washington and Oregon offer multiple ski mountains of various shapes, sizes and terrain types. So why is no one hopping on a plane to ski or ride here?
Mount Hood Express Six-Pack: A Much-Needed Upgrade for Oregon’s Most Overworked Lift
Mount Hood Meadows’ first six-pack may not be the most “in your face” upgrade, but the new lift brings several crowd flow, comfort, and resiliency enhancements to the resort’s most crowded terrain pod.
Mountain Review: Whistler Blackcomb
Despite somewhat variable snow conditions, this massive resort delivers one of the most well-rounded experiences we’ve seen anywhere.
Vail Base Areas: Which One Should You Start Your Day At?
Which of Vail’s four base areas should you start at on your ski or ride day—and why? We thoroughly explore the pros and cons for each option.
North America Is Having a Historically Bad Snow Year So Far. Here’s What This Means.
Every major US and Canada ski resort has had a slow start to the season. In this piece, we go through each region one by one and explain the current situation on the ground.
Big Sky Upgrading Six Shooter Lift to Bubble Eight-Pack for 2024-25 Season
This upgrade should address one of the most egregious chokepoints at Montana’s largest ski resort.