Worst Ski Lifts in North America
Highlighting some of the worst lifts you can ever have the misfortune of boarding in North America.
Most Underrated Ski Resorts in North America
Listing and highlighting our picks for the best ski resorts in North America that are currently on neither the Epic or Ikon Pass, and explaining why each one flies under the radar.
Mountain Review: Bogus Basin
While not quite up to the standard of top destination resorts, this Idaho mountain’s proximity to Boise, cheap tickets, modern amenities, and long hours make it possibly the best hometown mountain in the country.
Mountain Review: Tamarack
Despite having one of the most volatile histories in American destination skiing, this Idaho resort now offers a compelling footprint for skiers and riders of different abilities.
Why Telluride’s Ski Patrol Strike Ended Badly for Everyone
Ultimately, it is difficult to argue that anyone, including patrol, resort management, or the town itself, emerged from the Telluride ski patrol strike unscathed.
Why Family-Owned Skiing Disappeared In North America
To many loyal skiers and riders, the problem with the ski indstury seems obvious: massive corporations like Vail Resorts and Alterra came in and forced family and local ownership to sell out. But is family-owned skiing and riding really on its last legs?
A Major Epic and Ikon Pass Fraud Scandal Has Been Exposed. What Does It Mean?
A team of conspirators selling fraudulent ski passes has been uncovered - and what started quietly in late 2020 grew over the next four ski seasons into what prosecutors describe as a “multi-year, multimillion-dollar scheme.”
Le Massif de Charlevoix Shuts Down in Resort-Wide Strike
North American skiing is now entering uncharted territory with an escalating labor strike situation.
Mountain Review: Mont Orford
While this Eastern Township Quebec ski area becomes a legitimate expert’s playground when conditions allow, its small size and variable conditions hurt its overall appeal.
Mountain Review: Burke
This Northern Vermont resort offers low crowds, reasonable ticket prices, and a respectable vertical drop, but it may not bring the snow benefits some might expect.