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.
Mountain Review: Lake Louise
While it sees the occasional extreme cold spell, this Banff resort’s jaw-dropping vistas and varied terrain distinguish it from competitors.
Mountain Review: Nakiska
This Alberta resort offers convenient slopes close to Calgary and higher-quality terrain than a typical local hill, but it’s no match for nearby destinations further west in the Canadian Rockies.
What’s New at Every Destination Ski Resort: 2023-24
Over the past few years, ski resorts have absolutely exploded with new investments. And this upcoming season is perhaps the craziest one yet—across the North American ski scene, more than 30 major ski resorts are in for some sort of serious upgrade.
Getting to Western Canada Ski Resorts: A Comprehensive Guide
Reaching Western Canada’s notoriously remote mountains can be challenging, but with a bit of planning, it’s more than feasible to make it to the vast majority of these destinations.
Lake Louise Announces Multiple Significant Projects, Including New Lifts and Terrain Expansion
Upon completion of these initiatives, Lake Louise will introduce three new lifts, six new tree-defined trails, and its third mid-mountain lodge.
Banff Sunshine Village Upgrading Angel Express to Bubble Six-Pack
The replacement for Banff Sunshine’s oldest lift has the potential to significantly relieve nearby pods and make for a much better overall experience on Lookout Mountain.
Mountain Review: Banff Sunshine Village
This absolutely striking resort has consistent snow and terrain for everyone, although frigid spells are common during the core season.
2023 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.