Ikon Pass Debuts for 2025-26 with A-Basin Unlimited on Full Pass; Base Plus Pass Discontinued
The European cross-border Ischgl/Samnaun dominion also joins the pass, as do four new regional “Bonus Mountains”. Meanwhile, Windham Mountain Club becomes the first-ever Ikon partner to exit the pass.
Epic Passes Debut for 2025-26 With Higher Prices; Verbier 4 Vallées Joins Local Pass
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.
2025-26 Indy Pass Debuts With Wild 250-Resort Guarantee
The locally-oriented ski pass, which offers two days of access to each partner hill, is guaranteeing access to at least 250 downhill and cross-country ski areas for the 2025-26 season.
Mountain Review: Le Massif de Charlevoix
Despite outdated lifts, a remote location, and a modest vertical drop, this southern Quebec resort’s glade terrain and lower-than-average crowds make it a unique option for an East Coast ski vacation.
How to Ski: 7 Must-Know Tips for Beginners
Skiing or snowboarding for the first time and want to have a killer day? Follow these steps to unleash the best beginner version of yourself.
Mountain Review: Bridger Bowl
Despite being a family-friendly, local ski resort without the luxuries of destination resorts, this Montana resort offers some of the most extreme terrain in the country for a refreshingly affordable cost.
How the American Opioid Epidemic Shaped Vail Resorts’ Rise
The American opioid epidemic is among the most devastating public health issues in recent history. But it also had a huge impact on the state of the North American ski industry—and Vail Resorts’ dominance today.
Most Beautiful Ski Areas in North America
A comprehensive overview of the most beautiful ski resorts in North America, and why they stand out so much.
Park City Offering Partial Compensation to Guests Affected By Ski Patrol Strike
In the aftermath of the first major ski patrol strike in over 50 years, Vail Resorts has announced a compensation program for guests affected by the strike at Park City from December 27, 2024, to January 8, 2025.
Is Powder Mountain Actively Destroying Itself?
This large, famously-independent Utah resort has been making headlines with a flurry of controversial updates—and while there have been some significant improvements, other changes have been some of the most anti-consumer we’ve ever seen at a ski resort.