Mountain Review: Granite Peak
This central Wisconsin ski area pairs a modern high-speed lift fleet and snowmaking on every trail with night skiing seven days a week. But low natural snowfall, flat runouts and limited expert terrain hold it back.
Mountain Review: The Highlands at Harbor Springs
This Michigan resort pairs reliable lake-effect snow with the fastest chairlift in the Midwest and plenty of ski-in/ski-out lodging. But short advanced runs and just one expert trail limit the challenge.
Mountain Review: Boyne Mountain
This Michigan stalwart pairs the Midwest’s only high-speed eight-pack with a lively base area. But expert terrain is scarce, and staying on-site comes at a steep price.
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.
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?
Mountain Review: June Mountain
This Eastern Sierra mountain has great views and free child lift tickets. But at least on paper, it struggles to stand out against the better-known destinations in other ways.
Every Ikon Pass Ski Resort in North America Ranked: Worst to Best
We’re ranking every single official North American partner on the Ikon Pass. And yes, there are over 50 of these, so buckle up.
Alterra CEO Out: What Does This Mean for the Ikon Pass?
The CEO of Alterra Mountain Company, Jared Smith, is leaving his position. Why now, and what could this mean for the future of the company?
Epic vs. Ikon vs. Mountain Collective vs. Indy 2026-27: Biggest Shakeup In Years?
Now that both Vail and Alterra are announcing their updated pass products for the 2026-2027 season, it appears we’re seeing the biggest shifts in how these passes are structured since the megapass era began.
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?