Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts Ranked for Experts: Forgettable to Truly Extreme
We rank the Tahoe ski areas by the quality of their double-black-diamond terrain, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each one.
2023 Ski Resort Upgrades Ranked: Which Were Hits and Which Flopped?
We rank the major 2022-23 North American ski resort upgrades in order of their overall effectiveness, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each initiative.
2023 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.
Visiting Tahoe During A Record Snowfall Year: What to Expect
Tahoe's recent storm patterns have resulted in accumulation levels not measured in decades—and in some cases, ever. In this piece, we’ll go through the wildest aspects of heading to Tahoe for a ski trip this season—both positive and negative—and how they might impact your ski vacation.
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.
Tahoe Ski Resorts Ranked: 2022-23
We rank the Lake Tahoe ski areas in order of overall mountain experience, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each one.
A Comprehensive Tour of the Mount Rose Chutes
A comprehensive video tour of the Chutes at Mount Rose, including Cutthroat, Hornet's Nest, El Cap, and Yellow Jacket. These runs range from advanced to expert, and the toughest pitches are riddled with steep fall lines, natural obstacles, and high-consequence drops.
Mount Rose Officially Retires Lakeview Chairlift
The lift is on track to get a high-speed replacement for 2022-23, but the resort is retiring it early due to mechanical issues.
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.
Mountain Review: Mount Rose
Despite its high elevation, a number of shortcomings detract from this Nevada mountain’s appeal as a destination resort.