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.
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.
What’s New at Every Destination Ski Resort: 2025-26
Over 70 North American ski resorts are expected to bring some sort of palpable investment to the slopes this winter. And thanks to one ambitious resort, this upcoming season is home to perhaps the single-biggest investment in a single season in over four decades.
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: Mount Bohemia
This “No Beginners Allowed” ski resort sits in one of the most remote and snowy places in the Midwest, making for one of the most unique, but polarizing, experiences in the country.
Powder to Bare Ground: Ski Resort Conditions Ratings Explained
A comprehensive breakdown of every ski resort surface condition rating you'll ever see, including Powder, Packed Powder, Machine Groomed, Hard Pack, Variable, Artificial, and Spring Conditions.
The Midwest Had a Historically Terrible Ski Season. What Happened?
A variety of factors caused the ski seasons in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and other Midwest states to largely end before they even began.