Loon Proposes Massive Fourth-Peak Expansion
In its second announced expansion project this year, this New Hampshire resort has proposed four new lifts and 280 acres of terrain.
Mountain Review: Silver Mountain
Reached by one of the world’s longest gondolas, this Idaho panhandle resort pairs uncrowded slopes with an easy-to-access base village. But outdated infrastructure and reliability issues make for an imperfect experience.
Mountain Review: Brundage
This under-the-radar Idaho resort offers excellent snow, fast frontside lifts, and standout glades, but a remote location, modest size, and limited facilities make it a tougher sell as a destination.
Most Shocking Things About Skiing in New Zealand
New Zealand features an exotic skiing experience with dramatic views, stunning above-treeline terrain, and solid lift infrastructure, though travel logistics and inconsistent conditions may deter some people visiting from abroad.
Indy Pass Adds Smugglers’ Notch for 2026-27 Season
This old-school northern Vermont resort strengthens Indy’s grip on the Northeast, but the pass is losing ground elsewhere.
Loon and Tremblant Annouce Two of the East’s Biggest Ski Expansions in Years
Two of the East’s busiest ski resorts are adding significant new terrain—but one expansion targets experts, while the other is designed largely for beginners and intermediates.
Why South American Skiing Has Never Reached Its Full Potential
A detailed look at why the Andes’ commercial ski industry hasn’t developed to the level the terrain may seem to promise on the surface, including South America’s skiing history, the economics of the region, and the physical factors keeping ski resorts from expanding.
Vail Resorts Epic Experience: The Death of a 20-Year Strategy?
In a press release that was about food and private lessons on the surface, Vail Resorts all but admitted that its era of trying to expand is over.
2026 PeakRankings Mountain Score and Rankings Adjustments: Full Changes
An in-depth explanation on the biggest policy changes and capital investments at U.S. and Canadian ski resorts for 2026, followed by this year's top 10 North American ski resorts ranked.
Powder Mountain Removing Sunrise Lift; More Public Terrain Goes Hike-To Only
Utah’s Powder Mountain is making another controversial change after the end of next season.