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.
Ski Lifts Explained: Basic Chairs to Engineering Marvels
A comprehensive overview of every type of ski lift you will see on your winter vacation, including surface lifts, chairlifts, gondolas, tramways, mountain railways, and snowcats.
Why No New U.S. Ski Resorts Have Been Built in the Past 40 Years
A comprehensive analysis of the factors that have made new U.S. ski resort development essentially impossible since early 1970s, plus the notable attempts that have been made since then.
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.
How to Ski: 7 Must-Know Tips for Beginners
Skiing or snowboarding for the first time and want to have a killer day? Follow these steps to unleash the best beginner version of yourself.
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.
Most Beautiful Ski Areas in North America
A comprehensive overview of the most beautiful ski resorts in North America, and why they stand out so much.
Is Powder Mountain Actively Destroying Itself?
This large, famously-independent Utah resort has been making headlines with a flurry of controversial updates—and while there have been some significant improvements, other changes have been some of the most anti-consumer we’ve ever seen at a ski resort.
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.
How to Prepare for Expert-Only Ski Runs
A comprehensive guide to the technical skills, routines, and mindset you’ll want to have to successfully ski or snowboard double-black diamond trails and other expert-level terrain.