Jackson Hole Maintaining Some COVID Policies, Requiring Reservations For Ikon and Mountain Collective Passholders Next Season
With COVID still expected to be a factor, Jackson Hole will once again require Ikon and Mountain Collective passholders to reserve their ski days ahead of time. For now, the resort plans to lift other capacity-related restrictions.
Timberline Lodge, U.S.’s Only Outdoor Year-Round Ski Resort, Closing 3 Weeks Early Due to Snow Melt
In the wake of faster-than-usual snowpack melt, August 15 will be the last day of summer operations for a resort that typically operates daily through Labor Day.
Park City Permanently Closes 9990 Backcountry Gate
Access to Park City backcountry through the resort’s 9990 gate is now permanently closed following a series of avalanche-related deaths. The Peak 5 gate will still offer out-of-bounds access.
Mountain Review: Mount Hood Skibowl
This small, no-frills mountain offers less crowded slopes and extensive night skiing close to Portland.
Mountain Review: Timberline Lodge
North America’s only four-season outdoor ski resort provides a one-of-a-kind summer experience but fails to stand out during the core winter season.
Mountain Review: Mount Hood Meadows
Mount Hood’s largest ski resort boasts diverse terrain and a reasonably large footprint. High-alpine areas are subject to extremely variable openings.
Video Review: Snowbird
An in-depth video review of Snowbird, a ski area located in Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah.
Big Sky Swift Current 6 Upgrade Under Construction
In recent weeks, Big Sky has made considerable progress on its Swift Current 6 lift upgrade project. This new six-pack bubble chair, which will replace the outgoing Swift Current high-speed quad, has seen both its haul rope and chairs arrive on-site.
Mountain Review: Mount Bachelor
Inconsistent openings for its most unique terrain seriously hurt this massive Oregon resort’s practicality as a destination ski area.
Sugar Bowl Terminates Affiliation with Powder Alliance
California’s Sugar Bowl has ended its relationship with Powder Alliance for the 2021-22 season. The reciprocal season pass program saw poor usage among Sugar Bowl passholders last winter.