Why Oregon’s Ski Industry Is in Big Trouble
All of Oregon's ski resorts could be forced to shut down within the next 12-18 months due to an escalating liability crisis. We break down how things got to this point, and what can be done to prevent Oregon’s ski industry from collapsing.
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?
The Best Black Friday Ski Resort and Gear Deals
This year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday bring surprisingly good gear deals thanks to overstocked inventory from last season, as well as some of the best lift ticket rates of the season.
Summer Ski Resorts: Are They Worth the Trip?
Is skiing during the warmest time of year a crazy idea—or is it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? We’ve prepared a comprehensive analysis on whether this type of trip is right for you.
Hotel Review: Timberline Lodge
Oregon’s only on-site ski lodge offers one of the most distinctive overnight stays of any hotel in North America.
2023 PeakRankings Mountain Score and Rankings Adjustments: Full Changes
Dozens of mountains see score changes reflecting on-mountain improvements, while we’ve made a few category tweaks to better reflect overall resort experiences.
Video Review: Timberline Lodge
An in-depth video review of Timberline Lodge, a year-round ski area located on the south face of Mount Hood, Oregon.
One-Third Of Resorts Earn the Same Score for Mountain Aesthetic. It’s Time for a Splitter.
We’re splitting our ‘8’ score for Mountain Aesthetic into two, with most resorts seeing a score change as a result.
Score Changes: Multiple Resorts Struggle to Handle Increased Crowds
In the wake of unprecedented resort traffic, we are dropping the Crowd Flow scores for several mountains, including seven owned by Vail Resorts.
Master Plan Deep Dive: Timberline Lodge
We hone in on the Oregon resort’s recently-unveiled 2022 Master Plan, which proposes a gondola connecting the lower-elevation Summit Pass area to the main area of the resort, a new beginner area, and parking enhancements, among other investments.