California Bars Day-of Ticket Sales at Ski Resorts This Season
To limit mountain capacity and discourage last-minute traveling, California will no longer allow resorts to sell day-of lift tickets this season. Resorts are also asked to limit parking to ticket and pass holders only.
Many Holdout North American Destination Resorts to Open This Week, Parking Reservations at Copper and Snowbird Already Filling Up
By the end of this week, most of the resorts we’ve reviewed will be open for the 2020-21 season. With COVID-19 still a factor, we’ve detailed the access information for each of these mountains here.
Video: Northstar Early Season Vista Run
A run down Northstar’s Sidewinder trail, off the Vista Express, during opening week. During the regular season, this trail features a Burton Progression Park and perennially remains groomed. The early season presents a unique opportunity for some bump skiing here.
Ratings Adjustment: Colorado High-Alpine Snow Scores
Here at PeakRankings, we aim to provide the most helpful and transparent content we can. That being said, we’re always iterating on our methodology and decided to change the snow scores for two Colorado resorts this week.
Jackson Hole Offering 50% off Lift Tickets for Season Passholders to Other Resorts
From November 26, 2020 to December 18, 2020—and again from March 15, 2021 to April 18, 2021—Wyoming’s Jackson Hole is offering 50% off lift tickets for anyone with a valid 2020-21 ski resort season pass from anywhere in the world.
Video: Heavenly Opening Weekend Run
A run down Heavenly's High Five and Double Down trails during opening weekend 2020. These trails are typically groomed during the core season, but they were left ungroomed today. Conditions were thin cover but excellent for early season.
Observations From Heavenly’s Opening Weekend
Our ranker-in-chief Sam stopped by Heavenly on November 21, 2020, during its opening weekend. Here, he shares some thoughts on the experience.
Squaw/Alpine Opens A Day Early, Several Other North American Resorts Open This Week
Multiple North American resorts open for the 2020-21 season this week. We’ve detailed the opening-week access details for each of these mountains here.
Video: Telluride Unfortunate GoPro Run - Black Iron Bowl
A journey down Telluride's Black Iron Bowl via the Mountain Quail run. The hike from the Prospector Chair took about 45 minutes. Run recorded in March 2020; conditions were excellent.
Off Peak Podcast Episode 11: Tahoe Road Trip Part 2
Sam finally drives across the country after his tumultuous first attempt.