A Skier Tries Snowboarding: What the First Day on the Mountain Entails
Even for those who have skied for decades, switching over to the sport of snowboarding is no trivial task. Our writer Steve walks us through his point-of-view experience doing just this.
Video Review: Mad River Glen
An in-depth video review of Mad River Glen, a ski area located in the Mad River Valley of central Vermont.
Ikon Pass Adds Alyeska, Expanding into Alaska for 2023-24 Season
This Alaska ski area becomes Ikon’s northernmost resort offering by a substantial margin, but its near-Arctic location will make it a huge trek for most passholders to access.
A Comprehensive Tour of the Breckenridge Lake Chutes
Looking for a serious challenge after deciding Breck’s lift-serviced terrain isn’t cutting it? Look no further than the Lake Chutes, a series of extreme-rated hike-to lines at the very top of the mountain that are not for the faint of heart.
New Big Sky Lone Peak Tram Moving to Per-Ride Charge
The change lowers the cost for those who plan to ride the tram once per day, but it makes lapping Lone Peak’s terrain prohibitively expensive for most visitors.
Utah Introduces Legislation to Ban Snowboarding, Putting Mountain Resort Operations in Peril
The legislation will completely prohibit the sport of snowboarding within any Utah ski resort or public land starting on November 1, 2023.
Video Review: Taos
An in-depth video review of Taos Ski Valley, a ski area located in northern New Mexico.
Brighton Announces Six-Pack Crest Replacement, First Ever Mid-Mountain Lodge
The resort is also pairing these upgrades with a new parking reservation policy, which is intended to substantially alleviate traffic issues.
Solitude Replacing Eagle Lift with High-Speed Six-Pack
Despite being Solitude’s first high-speed six-pack, this upgrade is expected to be more of a maintenance play than an experience change.
Epic Pass Buyer’s Guide: A Breakdown of How to Hack the Full, Local, and Day Pass Products
While it’s easy to splurge for one of Epic’s season passes if you plan on visiting multiple resorts, careful planning can save you hundreds versus these high-end products.