
2024 PeakRankings Mountain Score and Rankings Adjustments: Full Changes
Dozens of mountains see score changes reflecting on-mountain improvements, while we’ve made a few category tweaks to better reflect overall resort experiences.

The East Coast Had a Historically Turbulent Ski Season. What Happened?
The East Coast’s 2023-24 ski season can best be described as a roller coaster, with both some of the best—and worst—days in the region’s nine-decade history.

Epic vs. Ikon vs. Mountain Collective vs. Indy: Which Should You Choose?
With Ikon Pass prices going up after April 14—and the chance to secure Epic Pass buddy tickets expiring after April 10—we’ve compiled all you need to know to make a decision on your next multi-resort pass product.

Mountain Review: Stratton
This southern Vermont mountain delivers an ideal family experience thanks to excellent grooming and easy navigation, but you’ll be giving up some snow and terrain quality for the location.

Ikon Pass Debuts for 2024-25 with Minimal Changes; Crystal Back to Unlimited
Despite some fears stemming from its pending acquisition by Alterra, Arapahoe Basin remains a non-unlimited partner on Ikon’s full and Base Pass products.

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.

Magic Mountain, Vermont Debuts Black Line Quad After Nearly Five Years of Construction
With the installation of its first-ever quad lift, Magic has finally tripled its base-to-summit uphill capacity.

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.

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.