Epic vs. Ikon vs. Mountain Collective vs. Indy: Which Should You Choose?
With Ikon Pass prices going up after April 14—and the chance to secure Epic Pass buddy tickets expiring after April 10—we’ve compiled all you need to know to make a decision on your next multi-resort pass product.
Mountain Review: Powder Mountain
This Utah resort’s upside-down layout, minimal lift infrastructure, and significant capacity restrictions result in one of the most unusual destination experiences out there. Some very significant changes are coming for the 2024-25 season.
Ikon Pass Debuts for 2024-25 with Minimal Changes; Crystal Back to Unlimited
Despite some fears stemming from its pending acquisition by Alterra, Arapahoe Basin remains a non-unlimited partner on Ikon’s full and Base Pass products.
Epic Passes Debut for 2024-25 With Minimal Changes and Higher Prices
Access will remain similar to last year, meaning Epic’s terms will likely continue to undercut its main competitor, the Ikon Pass, although prices have increased across all levels of passes.
North America’s Ski Season Has Seen a Significant Rebound. Will It Last?
A series of very wintry weather events have given much needed jump starts to ski seasons across Canada and the US. However, a number of less-than-ideal factors have reared their ugly heads over the past few weeks.
North America Is Having a Historically Bad Snow Year So Far. Here’s What This Means.
Every major US and Canada ski resort has had a slow start to the season. In this piece, we go through each region one by one and explain the current situation on the ground.
The Most Challenging Ski Resorts in North America
The toughest ski resorts in North America will turn your idea of what a physical trail can be upside down. In this piece, we call out the 10 most extreme mountains out there—and explain why they’re so difficult.
Deer Valley Planning Four-Stage Gondola System, Parking Revamp to Complement Enormous Expansion
As a followup to the largest ski resort expansion in the 21st century, this skier-only Utah mountain plans to shift traffic away from downtown Park City.
Powder Mountain Adding Several New Lifts, Going Semi-Private
This massive announcement brings a huge barrage of welcome developments, but in taking away public access to three notable terrain areas, the resort is sure to anger several loyal guests.
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.