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Grand Targhee Colter Upgrade: The U.S.’s Largest Lift Expansion Comes with Massive Impacts
Analysis Sam Weintraub 5/26/23 Analysis Sam Weintraub 5/26/23

Grand Targhee Colter Upgrade: The U.S.’s Largest Lift Expansion Comes with Massive Impacts

This season’s largest North American lift-serviced expansion might be the best.

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Telluride Plunge Express: Colorado’s Most-Needed Lift Experience Improvement Finally Arrives
Analysis Sam Weintraub 5/24/23 Analysis Sam Weintraub 5/24/23

Telluride Plunge Express: Colorado’s Most-Needed Lift Experience Improvement Finally Arrives

This upgrade has broadly improved the Telluride experience, although a few consequences have resulted from the new installation.

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Arapahoe Basin Lenawee Six-Pack: Another High-Alpine, High-Impact Capital Investment
Analysis Sam Weintraub 5/20/23 Analysis Sam Weintraub 5/20/23

Arapahoe Basin Lenawee Six-Pack: Another High-Alpine, High-Impact Capital Investment

This new six pack is the latest in a string of investments that have made this local-oriented Colorado mountain more competitive against the destinations.

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Palisades Tahoe Base-to-Base Gondola: Hotly Anticipated, Imperfectly Executed
Analysis Sam Weintraub 5/16/23 Analysis Sam Weintraub 5/16/23

Palisades Tahoe Base-to-Base Gondola: Hotly Anticipated, Imperfectly Executed

This massive four-stage lift finally connects the Palisades and Alpine resort sides, but wind and ride time circumstances limit its practicality.

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Palisades Tahoe Red Dog Six-Pack: A Much-Needed Upgrade, Finally Unleashed
Analysis Sam Weintraub 5/12/23 Analysis Sam Weintraub 5/12/23

Palisades Tahoe Red Dog Six-Pack: A Much-Needed Upgrade, Finally Unleashed

Despite a few quirks, this new lift substantially improves the below-treeline experience at Tahoe’s largest resort.

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Sierra-at-Tahoe Fire Recovery: A Forced But Incredible Ski Resort Transformation
Analysis Sam Weintraub 5/5/23 Analysis Sam Weintraub 5/5/23

Sierra-at-Tahoe Fire Recovery: A Forced But Incredible Ski Resort Transformation

An in-depth analysis of Sierra-at-Tahoe's recovery from the Caldor Fire, which caused significant damage to the resort in August 2021.

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A Skier Tries Snowboarding: What the First Day on the Mountain Entails
Analysis Steven Reale 4/28/23 Analysis Steven Reale 4/28/23

A Skier Tries Snowboarding: What the First Day on the Mountain Entails

Even for those who have skied for decades, switching over to the sport of snowboarding is no trivial task. Our writer Steve walks us through his point-of-view experience doing just this.

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Epic Pass Buyer’s Guide: A Breakdown of How to Hack the Full, Local, and Day Pass Products
Analysis Steven Reale 3/24/23 Analysis Steven Reale 3/24/23

Epic Pass Buyer’s Guide: A Breakdown of How to Hack the Full, Local, and Day Pass Products

While it’s easy to splurge for one of Epic’s season passes if you plan on visiting multiple resorts, careful planning can save you hundreds versus these high-end products.

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Deer Valley Burns Express: The Most Head-Scratching Lift Investment of the Year
News, Analysis Sam Weintraub 3/21/23 News, Analysis Sam Weintraub 3/21/23

Deer Valley Burns Express: The Most Head-Scratching Lift Investment of the Year

Despite a few benefits, this upscale Utah resort’s new beginner installation raises considerably more questions than it answers.

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Visiting Tahoe During A Record Snowfall Year: What to Expect
Analysis Sam Weintraub 3/14/23 Analysis Sam Weintraub 3/14/23

Visiting Tahoe During A Record Snowfall Year: What to Expect

Tahoe's recent storm patterns have resulted in accumulation levels not measured in decades—and in some cases, ever. In this piece, we’ll go through the wildest aspects of heading to Tahoe for a ski trip this season—both positive and negative—and how they might impact your ski vacation.

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