Was the 2024–25 Season a Turning Point for North American Skiing?
The 2024-25 ski season featured some of the most significant labor actions in decades, real concerns about safety and infrastructure, and continued questions about accessibility in the evolving ski economy—but some notable signs of resilience as well.
Most Beautiful Ski Areas in North America
A comprehensive overview of the most beautiful ski resorts in North America, and why they stand out so much.
What’s New at Every Destination Ski Resort: 2024-25
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 50 major ski resorts are in for some sort of serious upgrade.
2024 Ski Resort Upgrades Ranked: Which Were Hits and Which Flopped?
We rank the major 2023-24 North American ski resort upgrades in order of their overall effectiveness, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each initiative.
Ikon Pass Adds Sierra-at-Tahoe for 2024-25 Season
Sierra-at-Tahoe will become the second Tahoe destination—and the first on the south side of the lake—to join the Ikon Pass starting this winter.
Powdr Sells Killington and Pico to Local Investors, Plans Sale of Multiple Other Ski Resorts
Vermont's biggest ski resort has returned to independent ownership for the first time since the 20th century.
North America’s Best Ski Towns to Live In
If you’re looking to relocate to the ski slopes permanently, these towns will offer the highest quality of life around.
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.
Why Washington and Oregon Have No Real Destination Ski Resorts
The US states of Washington and Oregon offer multiple ski mountains of various shapes, sizes and terrain types. So why is no one hopping on a plane to ski or ride here?
Skiing and the Environment: These Are the Resorts Leading the Sustainability Charge
Today’s winter sports world emits a significant carbon footprint, but several leading resorts are looking to change that.