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.
Mountain Review: Smugglers’ Notch
Ancient lifts and lackluster resiliency measures hold back a staple of the northern Vermont skiing scene.
Indy Pass Adds Smugglers’ Notch for 2026-27 Season
This old-school northern Vermont resort strengthens Indy’s grip on the Northeast, but the pass is losing ground elsewhere.
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.
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.
Okemo Review Revamp: World’s Greatest Ski Resort?
After a whirlwind season, we are prepared to make the most important announcement in PeakRankings history.
Mountain Review: Burke
This Northern Vermont resort offers low crowds, reasonable ticket prices, and a respectable vertical drop, but it may not bring the snow benefits some might expect.
What’s New at Every Destination Ski Resort: 2025-26
Over 70 North American ski resorts are expected to bring some sort of palpable investment to the slopes this winter. And thanks to one ambitious resort, this upcoming season is home to perhaps the single-biggest investment in a single season in over four decades.
How to Predict Ski Resort Crowds
Crowding is a serious factor in planning a ski trip, whether it’s local or destination grade. But if you understand the components that go into it, you can plan around the worst circumstances that could theoretically upend your day.
Ikon Pass Goes Off Sale December 11th. Should You Buy One?
If you plan on visiting certain resorts on the Ikon Pass, now is your last time to secure access at a remotely reasonable rate.