The Complete History of Vail: How It Became So Controversial
How Vail grew from a 1957 hike into the Gore Creek Valley into the flagship of the biggest company in skiing, and the chain of events that made it one of the most controversial mountains in the industry.
Places You Have to Ski Before You Die in North America
Our picks for runs, terrain zones, and resorts in North America that belong on any skier’s bucket list, ranging from beginner to extreme.
Why Family-Owned Skiing Disappeared In North America
To many loyal skiers and riders, the problem with the ski indstury seems obvious: massive corporations like Vail Resorts and Alterra came in and forced family and local ownership to sell out. But is family-owned skiing and riding really on its last legs?
Why Europe’s Top Ski Resorts Are Cheaper Than America’s Mediocre Ones
When you compare destination resorts, how does Europe consistently offer way fancier lifts and bigger footprints than the U.S.—and still charge a lot less per day?
Vail Resorts Launches “Epic Friend Tickets” at 50% Off Window Rate
The move is the first in an attempt to win back new customers under reinstated CEO Rob Katz.
Most Beautiful Ski Areas in North America
A comprehensive overview of the most beautiful ski resorts in North America, and why they stand out so much.
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.
Epic Passes Go Off Sale December 2nd. Here’s Why Waiting Could Cost You Big This Ski Season.
Even the most casual skiers and riders planning to visit Epic-affiliated ski resorts will face exponentially higher lift access prices after this deadline passes.
USA Ski Resort Destinations Ranked: 2024-2025
Our overall ranking of the destination ski resorts in the United States of America.
Vail Back Bowls: A Comprehensive Overview
A deep dive into the eight major bowls at Colorado’s largest ski area, including the factors that make each one especially stand out.