The 10 Highest Ski/Snowboard Lesson Prices In North America for 2022-23
Learning how to ski or snowboard has never been cheap, but at the most prestigious destinations, this season’s lesson costs approach an entirely new tier of insanity.
Learning to Ski or Snowboard: Beginner-Friendly Destination Resorts
If you choose not to learn locally—or don’t have the option to—these resorts offer some of the best beginner bargains and general learning experiences out there.
Skiing or Riding for the First Time: Tips to Ensure a Successful Experience
Planning ahead and having the right equipment on hand will set you up for a successful first day on the slopes—and for continued snowsports enthusiasm.
Colorado vs. Utah: Which State Should You Choose for a Ski Trip?
An in-depth comparison of the ski scenes in Colorado and Utah, two of the most popular destinations for skiing and snowboarding in the world.
These Are the Best Value Ski Destination Lift Tickets In North America This Winter
All of these resorts offer well-above-average on-mountain experiences for lift ticket prices that undercut scores of similarly good competitors—and if you didn’t pick up an Epic or Ikon pass product before the season started, it’s hard to have your dollar go further than at these peaks.
Packing Light for a Ski Trip: A Full Demonstration of What to Do, And How to Do It
We provide a comprehensive explanation—including a picture-by-picture guide from a recent trip—on how to strategically pack for your mountain getaway.
Whistler Creekside Gondola and Big Red Express Replacements: Low-Key But Effective Upgrades
Whistler Blackcomb’s 2022-23 lift upgrades aren’t flashy, but they do provide critical capacity enhancements in busy lower and mid-mountain areas.
Steamboat Wild Blue Gondola Stage I: Not Very Useful, But Sets the Stage for Major Future Enhancements
The first leg of Steamboat’s Wild Blue Gondola doesn’t do much unless you’re a true beginner. But even in its half-baked form, the installation has brought about a couple of interesting circumstances.
Planning a Ski Trip on a Budget: How to Toe the Line Between Your Vacation and Wallet
The savviest budgeting tricks can save you hundreds of dollars on your ski trip, even at the highest-end destinations.
State of Incomplete Lift Projects for the 2022-23 Season
Even as of the December holiday period, several resorts have not completed critical new chairlift and gondola projects. This page is intended to provide the most up-to-date information on the projects that have not been completed, and will be updated on a regular cadence.