Vail Resorts’ $21 Million Court Loss Explained (And Why You Should Care)
Vail Resorts’ biggest public court loss ever decision also has far bigger implications for several other high-profile incidents the company is already facing—plus creates new precedent for the American ski industry as a whole.
Powderhorn Planning to Replace West End Lift with High-Speed Quad
One of the longest fixed grip chairs in the country is finally expected to get a high-speed lift replacement.
Mountain Review: Powderhorn
While it’s nowhere near as big as the best resorts in the state, this western Colorado ski area offers low crowds on a unique footprint.
A Draft Bill May Permanently Damage U.S. Skiing. Here’s How We Can Stop It.
A proposed land sell-off could gut ski access, backcountry terrain, and the resorts we rely on. Here's what we can do.
Was the 2024–25 Season a Turning Point for North American Skiing?
The 2024-25 ski season featured some of the most significant labor actions in decades, real concerns about safety and infrastructure, and continued questions about accessibility in the evolving ski economy—but some notable signs of resilience as well.
Are Ski Lift Accidents on the Rise? A Look at This Year’s Catastrophic Failures
While lift accidents have historically been rare and isolated events, this season has seen several incidents make national headlines. And these failures haven’t been restricted to just one lift type, one company, or even one country.
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.
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.
Loveland Planning to Replace Chair 7, Add New Trails for the 2025-26 Ski Season
This high-alpine, locally-oriented Colorado resort be replacing its oldest and lowest capacity lift for the 2025-26 ski season.