In the aftermath of the first major ski patrol strike in over 50 years, Vail Resorts has announced a compensation program for guests affected by the strike at Park City from December 27, 2024, to January 8, 2025.

This large, famously-independent Utah resort has been making headlines with a flurry of controversial updates—and while there have been some significant improvements, other changes have been some of the most anti-consumer we’ve ever seen at a ski resort.

Severe overcrowding and high-profile operational crises have left many vacationers wondering whether Utah skiing and riding is worth it anymore.

A comprehensive guide to the technical skills, routines, and mindset you’ll want to have to successfully ski or snowboard double-black diamond trails and other expert-level terrain.

This high-alpine, locally-oriented Colorado resort be replacing its oldest and lowest capacity lift for the 2025-26 ski season.

This 135-passenger aerial tramway has been damaged beyond repair and will see a full replacement for the 2025-26 season.

A high-level overview of backcountry skiing and riding and its differences from in-bounds resort terrain. We cover the unique benefits of the backcountry, the numerous risks, and why the activity is growing so much.

If you plan on visiting certain resorts on the Ikon or Mountain Collective Passes, now is your last time to secure access at a remotely reasonable rate.

Skiing out West can catch even the most veteran skiers and riders off guard. Here are our biggest tips for those visiting for the first time.