Summit at Snoqualmie Enacts Paid Parking Policy; Non-Skiers Pay Up to $55 Per Day
Summit at Snoqualmie has struggled to handle the influx of non-resort-users in recent years—and now, the resort seems to be trying to price them out parking-wise.
2024 Ski Resort Upgrades Ranked: Which Were Hits and Which Flopped?
We rank the major 2023-24 North American ski resort upgrades in order of their overall effectiveness, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each initiative.
Ikon Pass Reservations Are Live As of August 1. Should You Commit Now?
We’ve compiled all you need to know about Ikon’s reservation system—and whether you should rush to figure out your itinerary if you haven’t already.
The Best Black Friday Ski Resort and Gear Deals
This year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday bring surprisingly good gear deals thanks to overstocked inventory from last season, as well as some of the best lift ticket rates of the season.
What’s New at Every Destination Ski Resort: 2023-24
Over the past few years, ski resorts have absolutely exploded with new investments. And this upcoming season is perhaps the craziest one yet—across the North American ski scene, more than 30 major ski resorts are in for some sort of serious upgrade.
Getting to Washington State Ski Resorts: A Comprehensive Guide
As the Seattle metropolitan area continues to grow, your choice of transportation to the Evergreen State's most popular mountains can significantly affect your trip experience.
Master Plan Deep Dive: Alpental
We hone in major initiatives unveiled for the expert-oriented Washington ski area, including a nearly complete overhaul of its lift network and avalanche mitigation systems.
State of 2021-22 Ski Resort Operating Plans, Opening Dates, and Updates
In the wake of the rapidly spreading COVID-19 Omicron variant, several resorts have added new mask mandates. No outdoor capacity restrictions have been reinstated as of yet.
We’ve Adjusted our Terrain Diversity Category to Better Measure Resorts with Fewer Traditional Terrain Areas.
We’ve made a slight adjustment to our terrain diversity criteria to better reflect how typical guests spend time on the mountain. Seven resorts see score changes as a result.
Mountain Review: Alpental
This small resort offers incredible advanced and expert terrain close to Seattle. However, weekend crowds are a major problem.