Super El Niño Is Coming: How Much Should Ski Forecasts Shape Your Trip?
South America just had a record-setting winter, and a strong El Niño is on the way. We compare preseason forecasts with what actually happened over six North American winters to see how much they should shape your ski trip plans.
Why Do “No Snowboard” Ski Resorts Still Exist?
Snowboarding bans were once commonplace at most North American ski resorts. Here’s how the sport won the industry over, and why three ski areas still hold out.
Skiing Solo: Why It’s Hurting Your Vacation More Than You Think
Why skiing or snowboarding solo is more expensive, complicated, and isolating than you might think, and how to find a ski community.
The Complete History of Vail: How It Became So Controversial
How Vail grew from a 1957 hike into the Gore Creek Valley into the flagship of the biggest company in skiing, and the chain of events that made it one of the most controversial mountains in the industry.
Most Shocking Things About Skiing in New Zealand
New Zealand features an exotic skiing experience with dramatic views, stunning above-treeline terrain, and solid lift infrastructure, though travel logistics and inconsistent conditions may deter some people visiting from abroad.
Why South American Skiing Has Never Reached Its Full Potential
A detailed look at why the Andes’ commercial ski industry hasn’t developed to the level the terrain may seem to promise on the surface, including South America’s skiing history, the economics of the region, and the physical factors keeping ski resorts from expanding.
Vail Resorts Epic Experience: The Death of a 20-Year Strategy?
In a press release that was about food and private lessons on the surface, Vail Resorts all but admitted that its era of trying to expand is over.
2026 PeakRankings Mountain Score and Rankings Adjustments: Full Changes
An in-depth explanation on the biggest policy changes and capital investments at U.S. and Canadian ski resorts for 2026, followed by this year's top 10 North American ski resorts ranked.
Powder Mountain Removing Sunrise Lift; More Public Terrain Goes Hike-To Only
Utah’s Powder Mountain is making another controversial change after the end of next season.
How a Military Loophole Unlocked Deer Valley’s Extraordinary Expansion
How did the largest ski resort expansion project in North American history actually get approval, not just from Deer Valley's leadership, but from every entity involved?