Mountain Review: Tamarack
Despite having one of the most volatile histories in American destination skiing, this Idaho resort now offers a compelling footprint for skiers and riders of different abilities.
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?
Mountain Review: Burke
This Northern Vermont resort offers low crowds, reasonable ticket prices, and a respectable vertical drop, but it may not bring the snow benefits some might expect.
Mountain Review: Apex
While it lacks the sheer vertical, acreage, bowl skiing, and storm totals of the province’s more famous resorts, this British Columbia resort provides a laid-back alternative for those who value solitude, sunshine, and solid skiing over scale.
How to Predict Ski Resort Crowds
Crowding is a serious factor in planning a ski trip, whether it’s local or destination grade. But if you understand the components that go into it, you can plan around the worst circumstances that could theoretically upend your day.
Mountain Review: Owl’s Head
This Eastern Township Quebec mountain offers great views, reliable snowmaking, and affordable lift tickets, all wrapped in a low-key, uncrowded setting.
Mountain Review: Terry Peak
While it’s not up to the quality of the best in the West, this South Dakota mountain is worth a stop if you’re driving across the plains or looking for some Old West flavor in your ski vacation.
Mountain Review: Lutsen
While it may not measure up to the major resorts in other regions, those in the Upper Midwest seeking a drive-to ski destination will likely find this Minnesota ski resort a compelling option.
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.
Indy Pass Adds 43 New Resorts, Including Mont Sutton, Owl’s Head, and Portes du Soleil
While there are still only two days at each mountain, these changes have the potential to make Indy a more competitive alternative to Epic and Ikon in New England and across the world.