Was the 2025-26 Season the Worst Ever in North America?
Labor disputes from unhappy employees, struggles to replace outdated equipment, a subscription-style push from the Indy Pass, and rocky internals at the largest ski resort operators in North America - all make a little bit more sense when viewed against a backdrop where the weather itself is getting harder to count on.
Why Telluride’s Ski Patrol Strike Ended Badly for Everyone
Ultimately, it is difficult to argue that anyone, including patrol, resort management, or the town itself, emerged from the Telluride ski patrol strike unscathed.
Le Massif de Charlevoix Shuts Down in Resort-Wide Strike
North American skiing is now entering uncharted territory with an escalating labor strike situation.
What Telluride’s Impending Ski Patrol Strike Means for the Ski Industry
The first full resort shutdown due to a ski patrol labor strike in North American history has important implications for you as a consumer.
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.
Park City Offering Partial Compensation to Guests Affected By Ski Patrol Strike
In the aftermath of the first major ski patrol strike in over 50 years, Vail Resorts has announced a compensation program for guests affected by the strike at Park City from December 27, 2024, to January 8, 2025.
Has Utah Skiing Reached Its Breaking Point?
Severe overcrowding and high-profile operational crises have left many vacationers wondering whether Utah skiing and riding is worth it anymore.