Vail Resorts Announces 2021-22 Operating Plans, Will Not Require Reservations
Vail Resorts announced details on its 2021-22 operating plans today. Normal policies will largely return for outdoor experiences, while COVID-specific guidelines will remain chiefly for indoor activities.
Mountain Review: Crested Butte
This striking Colorado resort is an expert’s paradise. Reasonable ticket prices counterbalance limited terrain offerings for other demographics.
Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows Officially Renamed Palisades Tahoe
To go along with their new gondola connection, the two areas formerly known as Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows now have a new name. This change comes in the wake of calls for businesses to remove emblems of past minority oppression, with the word “squaw” having been used as a slur against Indigenous North American women.
Timberline Lodge Officially Annexes Summit Ski Area as Part of Resort
Mount Hood’s Summit Ski Area is now officially a part of the Timberline Lodge resort. The small, local ski hill has been rechristened as Timberline’s Summit Pass.
Mountain Review: Buttermilk
Aspen’s beginner-centric mountain offers a good learning environment and excellent terrain parks, but the area is otherwise uncompetitive and overpriced.
Mountain Review: Aspen Mountain
The oldest Aspen ski area offers incredible views of town on a relatively compact footprint, but the resort could use logistical enhancements in lower-mountain areas.
Mountain Review: Aspen Highlands
While modestly sized, this Aspen resort offers a surprisingly local feel and a diverse, demanding expert footprint.
Mountain Review: Snowmass
The largest resort in the Aspen conglomerate is one of the best in Colorado, delivering a well-rounded experience worthy of the asking price.
Indy Pass Prices Go up August 31. Should You Buy One?
The Indy Ski Pass is a budget alternative to the better-known Epic and Ikon season pass products. With prices rising this Tuesday, we shed light on the benefits and drawbacks of this product.
Video Review: Mammoth
An in-depth video review of Mammoth Mountain, a large California ski resort located in the Inyo National Forest.