Jackson Hole Upgrading Sublette Lift to High-Speed Quad for 2024-25 Season
Following this lift’s replacement, Jackson Hole will offer high-speed lift access to every major terrain pod at the resort.
Big Sky Eliminates Extra-Cost Tram Charge For Day Ticket Holders
For the 2024-25 season, Big Sky’s extra-cost add-on charge for its Lone Peak Tram will be no more—for select visitors.
Magic Mountain, Vermont Debuts Black Line Quad After Nearly Five Years of Construction
With the installation of its first-ever quad lift, Magic has finally tripled its base-to-summit uphill capacity.
Park City to Build Second Gondola out of Canyons Village
The planned 10-passenger gondola will provide much-needed relief for the popular Canyons Village base area.
Magic Mountain, Vermont to Finish Black Line Quad After Four Years of Construction
Once complete, the new lift will allow the resort to triple its base-to-summit uphill capacity.
Taos Upgrading Lift 4 to Detachable Quad, Replacing Pioneer Lift
Lift infrastructure has historically been a significant Taos drawback, but these upgrades should bring about substantial improvements, especially for lower-ability visitors, at this New Mexico resort.
Unpacking Our Rankings Methodology: The PeakRankings Mountain Score
We dive deep into how the Mountain Score is calculated to give you an inside look into our methodology—and to help you compare resorts for your next ski trip.
Score Change: Snow King Sees The Most Radical Transformation of a Ski Resort in Years
Improvements in lifts, terrain access, and signage earn this Wyoming hill the largest single score increase we’ve ever given to any mountain.
Score Change: Snowbasin’s New Middle Bowl Express is the Year’s Most Useful Lift Redundancy
The upgrade has eliminated a painfully long lift ride, redistributed crowds in a more practical manner, and democratized access to some of the resort’s best terrain.
Big Sky Score Change: Extra-Cost Tram Access Outweighs An Effective Swift Current Lift Upgrade
Major lift upgrades are not enough to outweigh the loss of Lone Peak Tram access for those who only purchase regular ticket and pass products.