Epic Passes Debut for 2024-25 With Minimal Changes and Higher Prices
Access will remain similar to last year, meaning Epic’s terms will likely continue to undercut its main competitor, the Ikon Pass, although prices have increased across all levels of passes.
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.
Mountain Review: Whistler Blackcomb
Despite somewhat variable snow conditions, this massive resort delivers one of the most well-rounded experiences we’ve seen anywhere.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mountain Review: Kimberley
This Western Canada resort doesn’t have the footprint or snow totals to compete with the best destinations, but it offers a great value and family-friendly setup.