Vail Resorts Announces Acquisition of Alterra, Creating Largest Ski Resort Company in History
As part of the agreement, Vail will take ownership of big names such as Mammoth, Deer Valley, Steamboat, and Palisades Tahoe, and add them to the Epic Pass suite for the 2022-23 season.
Initial Impressions: Independent Northern Vermont Resorts
We share our initial thoughts on Jay Peak, Smugglers’ Notch, Bolton Valley, and Mad River Glen after visiting them earlier this winter.
Mount Bachelor Replacing Skyliner Lift With Six-Pack for 2023-24 Season, Repairing Existing Quad for Upcoming Winter
The Oregon resort cites manufacturer backlogs in its inability to replace the lift until 2023.
Video Review: Vail
An in-depth video review of Vail, a massive ski area in Eagle County, Colorado about two hours west of Denver.
Jackson Hole Upgrading Thunder To High-Speed Quad for Upcoming Season
This modern lift will replace the existing fixed-grip quad, providing a faster ride time and capacity upgrade for this popular mid-mountain area.
Vail Resorts Announces 2022-23 Epic Passes, Maintains Cheaper Price Structure than Ikon
Prices inch up slightly but still undercut competing Ikon products by hundreds of dollars. The Epic Day Pass product has now been split into three tiers, and a new payment plan, which allows for multiple installments, has been introduced.
First Visit Report: Powder Mountain
We took our first turns at Powder Mountain, one of the hidden gems of the Utah ski scene. But a bit of lightning threw a wrench in the day.
Sierra-At-Tahoe Opening for the 2021-22 Season—For One Weekend in April
Limited terrain will be available, but the fire-stricken resort is planning several festivities to celebrate the occasion.
A Tour of the Palisades at Palisades Tahoe
A comprehensive tour of the iconic Palisades zone at Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley). These lines range from expert to truly extreme, and the toughest pitches are among the most dangerous in all of North America.
Ikon Adds Sun Valley, Snowbasin, and Chamonix for 2022-23, Drops Alta and Deer Valley from Base Pass
The company is also dropping unlimited Crystal access from the full Ikon Pass and expanding its Session Pass with two and three-day offerings.