Video Review: Big Sky
An in-depth video review of Big Sky, a massive ski area located in the Rocky Mountains of southern Montana.
Palisades Tahoe Adds Double-Black Diamond Rating for First Time Ever; Alpine Meadows Gets Designation for First Time Since 2012
Along with the brand new gondola connecting its two resort sides, this massive California resort is adding an overhauled trail rating scale.
Mountain Review: Bolton Valley
This Vermont mountain is too small and undeveloped to compete with the state’s most popular destinations, but its combination of local, uncrowded slopes and strong natural snowfall may do the trick for some.
Mountain Review: Mad River Glen
With very limited snowmaking and a ban on snowboarders, this small Vermont mountain is about as raw as it gets for the Northeast.
2022 Ski Resort Upgrades Ranked: Which Were Hits and Which Flopped?
We rank last season’s major terrain and lift projects by overall effectiveness, and we highlight the positives and missed opportunities from each one.
Multiple Lift Projects Facing Delays Due to Supply Chain Issues
At Alta, Arapahoe Basin, Steamboat, Vail, and Whistler Blackcomb, delays in installing new lifts for the upcoming ski season have been confirmed. At least eight other major destination ski resorts may face delays as well.
Mountain Review: Smugglers’ Notch
Ancient lifts and lackluster resiliency measures hold back a staple of the northern Vermont skiing scene.
Alta vs. Snowbird: Which Should You Choose?
An in-depth comparison review of Alta and Snowbird, two ski resorts in Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon just east of Salt Lake City.
Mountain Review: Jay Peak
Vermont’s northernmost resort offers class-leading snow and expert terrain, but resiliency issues hurt it against more convenient competitors.
Whistler Blackcomb Is Receiving Two Lifts Intended for Park City in 2023. Here Are Our Initial Thoughts.
We dive into whether Vail Resorts made the right call on moving these lifts from Park City to Whistler, and whether they chose the right lifts to replace.