Super El Niño Is Coming: How Much Should Ski Forecasts Shape Your Trip?
South America just had a record-setting winter, and a strong El Niño is on the way. We compare preseason forecasts with what actually happened over six North American winters to see how much they should shape your ski trip plans.
Alta Cracks Down on Parking Reservation No-Shows for 2026-27 Ski Season
Alta is capping advance parking reservations and adding $100 fees for no-shows this winter.
Why Do “No Snowboard” Ski Resorts Still Exist?
Snowboarding bans were once commonplace at most North American ski resorts. Here’s how the sport won the industry over, and why three ski areas still hold out.
2026 PeakRankings Mountain Score and Rankings Adjustments: Full Changes
An in-depth explanation on the biggest policy changes and capital investments at U.S. and Canadian ski resorts for 2026, followed by this year's top 10 North American ski resorts ranked.
Powder Mountain Removing Sunrise Lift; More Public Terrain Goes Hike-To Only
Utah’s Powder Mountain is making another controversial change after the end of next season.
How a Military Loophole Unlocked Deer Valley’s Extraordinary Expansion
How did the largest ski resort expansion project in North American history actually get approval, not just from Deer Valley's leadership, but from every entity involved?
Park City Finally Wins Approval for Silverlode and Eagle Lift Upgrades
One of the longest-running lift installation battles in American history seems to finally be coming to an end.
Every Ikon Pass Ski Resort in North America Ranked: Worst to Best
We’re ranking every single official North American partner on the Ikon Pass. And yes, there are over 50 of these, so buckle up.
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Labor disputes from unhappy employees, struggles to replace outdated equipment, a subscription-style push from the Indy Pass, and rocky internals at the largest ski resort operators in North America - all make a little bit more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.
Epic vs. Ikon vs. Mountain Collective vs. Indy 2026-27: Biggest Shakeup In Years?
Now that both Vail and Alterra are announcing their updated pass products for the 2026-2027 season, it appears we’re seeing the biggest shifts in how these passes are structured since the megapass era began.