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.
Places You Have to Ski Before You Die in North America
Our picks for runs, terrain zones, and resorts in North America that belong on any skier’s bucket list, ranging from beginner to extreme.
Why Europe’s Top Ski Resorts Are Cheaper Than America’s Mediocre Ones
When you compare destination resorts, how does Europe consistently offer way fancier lifts and bigger footprints than the U.S.—and still charge a lot less per day?
Why No New U.S. Ski Resorts Have Been Built in the Past 40 Years
A comprehensive analysis of the factors that have made new U.S. ski resort development essentially impossible since early 1970s, plus the notable attempts that have been made since then.
Epic Passes Go Off Sale December 2nd. Here’s Why Waiting Could Cost You Big This Ski Season.
Even the most casual skiers and riders planning to visit Epic-affiliated ski resorts will face exponentially higher lift access prices after this deadline passes.
USA Ski Resort Destinations Ranked: 2024-2025
Our overall ranking of the destination ski resorts in the United States of America.
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.
Best Destination Ski Resorts for Beginners
Picking the wrong resort can turn a beginner off to skiing or riding forever, but picking the right one can pave the way for a lifelong relationship with the sport.
The 10 Highest Ski/Snowboard Lesson Prices In North America: 2023-24
Learning how to ski or snowboard has never been cheap, but at the most prestigious destinations, this season’s lesson costs approach an entirely new tier of insanity.
North American Ski Resort Regions Ranked By Reliability: 2023-24
We highlight which ski regions are most likely to have their terrain open as advertised when you book a destination ski trip there.