Deer Valley Expanded Excellence Phase 1: A Surprisingly Strong Start (With One Big Catch)
The first phase of the biggest U.S. ski resort terrain expansion in decades brings some notable strengths, although one major topographical limitation hurts its effectiveness.
Is Powder Mountain Actively Destroying Itself?
This large, famously-independent Utah resort has been making headlines with a flurry of controversial updates—and while there have been some significant improvements, other changes have been some of the most anti-consumer we’ve ever seen at a ski resort.
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.
Aspen Mountain Hero’s Expansion: A Game-Changing Project Worthy of the Name
With its first expansion in 23 years, Aspen’s town hill adds terrain that cuts right at the heart of the resort’s biggest issues.
Deer Valley Confirms Three New Lifts As Part of 2024-25 Expansion
As part of the first phase of its Expanded Excellence plan, this ski-only Utah resort is installing three new lifts, including its first bubble six-pack chair.
Monarch, CO Planning Major Terrain Expansion into No Name Basin
This high-elevation, locally-focused Colorado ski hill is set to see its first terrain expansion in two decades. The new footprint looks to introduce more challenging trails and glades.
Steamboat Wild Blue Gondola Stage II and Mahogany Ridge Expansion: Game-Changing Updates for a Resort In Need
Together, these projects deliver a powerful one-two punch to the Colorado ski scene that’s resulted in the biggest disruption we’ve seen in over a decade.
Keystone Bergman Bowl Expansion: A High-Alpine Debut for the History Books
Keystone’s first high-alpine lift-served trails aren’t the craziest out there, but they brings a unique flavor of family-friendly bowl terrain to the resort.
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.
Grand Targhee Colter Upgrade: The U.S.’s Largest Lift Expansion Comes with Massive Impacts
This season’s largest North American lift-serviced expansion might be the best.