Indy Pass Adding Loveland, Bear Valley, and Several International Resorts
These changes have the potential to make Indy a more competitive alternative to Epic and Ikon in the Rockies and Sierras.
Mountain Review: Loveland
This local Colorado ski area doesn’t deliver the same well-rounded experience as destination resorts, but it’s hard to beat the quality for the price on a powder day.
Colorado Ski Resorts Ranked: 2023-24
We rank the Colorado ski areas in order of overall mountain experience, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each one.
Learning to Ski or Snowboard: Beginner-Friendly Destination Resorts
If you choose not to learn locally—or don’t have the option to—these resorts offer some of the best beginner bargains and general learning experiences out there.
State of Incomplete Lift Projects for the 2022-23 Season
Even as of the December holiday period, several resorts have not completed critical new chairlift and gondola projects. This page is intended to provide the most up-to-date information on the projects that have not been completed, and will be updated on a regular cadence.
Multiple Lift Projects Facing Delays Due to Supply Chain Issues
At Alta, Arapahoe Basin, Steamboat, Vail, and Whistler Blackcomb, delays in installing new lifts for the upcoming ski season have been confirmed. At least eight other major destination ski resorts may face delays as well.
One-Third Of Resorts Earn the Same Score for Mountain Aesthetic. It’s Time for a Splitter.
We’re splitting our ‘8’ score for Mountain Aesthetic into two, with most resorts seeing a score change as a result.
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.
State of 2020-21 Resort Operations
With COVID-19 cases continuing to persist across North America, we’re seeing some resorts tighten capacity restrictions or push back openings, either voluntarily or by state mandate. As you debate whether to book a trip this season, we’ve decided to aggregate all we know in one place.
Loveland Adds Safety Bars to All Remaining Chairlifts
For the 2020-21 season, Loveland has installed safety bars on several existing chairlifts. A representative from the resort confirmed that all operational lifts now have this feature.