Taos Upgrading Lift 4 to Detachable Quad, Replacing Pioneer Lift
Lift infrastructure has historically been a significant Taos drawback, but these upgrades should bring about substantial improvements, especially for lower-ability visitors, at this New Mexico resort.
Ikon Pass Adds Alyeska, Expanding into Alaska for 2023-24 Season
This Alaska ski area becomes Ikon’s northernmost resort offering by a substantial margin, but its near-Arctic location will make it a huge trek for most passholders to access.
New Big Sky Lone Peak Tram Moving to Per-Ride Charge
The change lowers the cost for those who plan to ride the tram once per day, but it makes lapping Lone Peak’s terrain prohibitively expensive for most visitors.
Utah Introduces Legislation to Ban Snowboarding, Putting Mountain Resort Operations in Peril
The legislation will completely prohibit the sport of snowboarding within any Utah ski resort or public land starting on November 1, 2023.
Brighton Announces Six-Pack Crest Replacement, First Ever Mid-Mountain Lodge
The resort is also pairing these upgrades with a new parking reservation policy, which is intended to substantially alleviate traffic issues.
Solitude Replacing Eagle Lift with High-Speed Six-Pack
Despite being Solitude’s first high-speed six-pack, this upgrade is expected to be more of a maintenance play than an experience change.
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.
Alterra Debuts 2023-24 Ikon Passes With Significant Base Plus Price Increase; Taos Leaves Base Pass
The company has increased the cost of its mid-tier Base Plus Pass by more than 14% versus last season, making it a tough sell against the full Ikon Pass.
Vail Resorts Debuts 2023-24 Epic Pass Suite, Moves to Phone-Based Access
While access changes for the upcoming season are minimal, Vail Resorts’ multi-resort pass products will no longer come standard with a physical pass. The one remaining non-Vail-owned U.S. partner, Telluride, will now require access reservations.
Sunday River Confirms Barker Bubble Six-Pack Replacement, Additional Merrill Hill Triple Lift for 2023-24
The new Barker 6 will finally put an issue-prone, three-decade-old high-speed quad out to pasture, while the second Merrill Hill lift in two years highlights Sunday River’s continued real estate focus.