Schweitzer Creekside Express Upgrade: Finally, A Worthwhile Beginner Experience
This Idaho resort’s newest lift makes for a much more inviting beginner experience, and its presence will allow for the debut of a much needed parking capacity increase in the near future.
Mount Bachelor Skyliner Six-Pack: A Major Capacity Upgrade, But How Noticeable?
This Oregon resort’s first six-pack may not sit in its most popular terrain pod, but the new lift brings important capacity and resiliency benefits.
Whistler Fitzsimmons 8: A Lesson in Unintended Consequences from Overengineering
Whistler Blackcomb’s first 8-pack lift adds a ton of theoretical capacity to a strange part of the mountain.
Mount Hood Express Six-Pack: A Much-Needed Upgrade for Oregon’s Most Overworked Lift
Mount Hood Meadows’ first six-pack may not be the most “in your face” upgrade, but the new lift brings several crowd flow, comfort, and resiliency enhancements to the resort’s most crowded terrain pod.
Big Sky Upgrading Six Shooter Lift to Bubble Eight-Pack for 2024-25 Season
This upgrade should address one of the most egregious chokepoints at Montana’s largest ski resort.
Powder Mountain Adding Several New Lifts, Going Semi-Private
This massive announcement brings a huge barrage of welcome developments, but in taking away public access to three notable terrain areas, the resort is sure to anger several loyal guests.
Homewood Backs Away from Going Fully Private, Plans to Add First-Ever Gondola
As part of this initiative, the Lake Tahoe-adjacent resort plans to add two new on-mountain facilities—and still intends to offer exclusive club memberships.
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.
Vail Resorts Epic Lift Upgrades: A Comprehensive Effectiveness Breakdown
We analyze why Vail Resorts pulled the trigger on many of its recent lift investments—and why it may have passed over some much-needed opportunities.
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.