The Ambitious Plan to Merge Utah’s Major Ski Resorts—And How It Shaped Today’s Mountains
Within the not-so-distant past, plans circulated to combine nearly every major ski resort in Utah across one gigantic footprint. And even today, this plan is much closer to achieving its goals than one might expect.
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’ $21 Million Court Loss Explained (And Why You Should Care)
Vail Resorts’ biggest public court loss ever decision also has far bigger implications for several other high-profile incidents the company is already facing—plus creates new precedent for the American ski industry as a whole.
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.
Rob Katz Back As Vail Resorts CEO
This development comes following scathing investor letters and a terrible press season for Vail Resorts.
Was the 2024–25 Season a Turning Point for North American Skiing?
The 2024-25 ski season featured some of the most significant labor actions in decades, real concerns about safety and infrastructure, and continued questions about accessibility in the evolving ski economy—but some notable signs of resilience as well.
Are Ski Lift Accidents on the Rise? A Look at This Year’s Catastrophic Failures
While lift accidents have historically been rare and isolated events, this season has seen several incidents make national headlines. And these failures haven’t been restricted to just one lift type, one company, or even one country.
Epic Passes Debut for 2025-26 With Higher Prices; Verbier 4 Vallées Joins Local Pass
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.
How the American Opioid Epidemic Shaped Vail Resorts’ Rise
The American opioid epidemic is among the most devastating public health issues in recent history. But it also had a huge impact on the state of the North American ski industry—and Vail Resorts’ dominance today.
Has Utah Skiing Reached Its Breaking Point?
Severe overcrowding and high-profile operational crises have left many vacationers wondering whether Utah skiing and riding is worth it anymore.