Why No New U.S. Ski Resorts Have Been Built in the Past 40 Years
A comprehensive analysis of the factors that have made new U.S. ski resort development essentially impossible since early 1970s, plus the notable attempts that have been made since then.
Ikon and Mountain Collective Passes Go Off Sale December 12th. Here’s Who Should Buy One.
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.
What’s New at Every Destination Ski Resort: 2024-25
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 50 major ski resorts are in for some sort of serious upgrade.
USA Ski Resort Destinations Ranked: 2023-2024
Our overall ranking of the destination ski resorts in the United States of America.
Deer Valley Confirms Three New Lifts As Part of 2024-25 Expansion
As part of the first phase of its Expanded Excellence plan, this ski-only Utah resort is installing three new lifts, including its first bubble six-pack chair.
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.
Salt Lake City Has Been Selected for the 2034 Olympics. Here Are the Ski Resort Upgrades to Expect.
Salt Lake City is set to host the Winter Olympics for the second time in the 21st century. We cover the likely host mountains and capital investments to expect over the next decade.
North America’s Best Ski Towns to Live In
If you’re looking to relocate to the ski slopes permanently, these towns will offer the highest quality of life around.
2024 PeakRankings Mountain Score and Rankings Adjustments: Full Changes
Dozens of mountains see score changes reflecting on-mountain improvements, while we’ve made a few category tweaks to better reflect overall resort experiences.
Deer Valley Planning Four-Stage Gondola System, Parking Revamp to Complement Enormous Expansion
As a followup to the largest ski resort expansion in the 21st century, this skier-only Utah mountain plans to shift traffic away from downtown Park City.