Mountain Review: Willamette Pass
Eugene's closest ski resort functions more as a local's mountain than a regional contender, but it does offer varied terrain and impressive snowfall for a relatively cheap price.
Mountain Review: 49 Degrees North
Despite its dated lift infrastructure and rural setting, this Northeast Washington resort offers impressive intermediate and advanced terrain at a reasonable price.
Mountain Review: Mount Ashland
This southern Oregon resort suffers from its tiny size and dated infrastructure, though surprisingly extensive advanced terrain and great views help it stand out among local resorts.
Mount Bachelor Skyliner Six-Pack: A Major Capacity Upgrade, But How Noticeable?
This Oregon resort’s first six-pack may not sit in its most popular terrain pod, but the new lift brings important capacity and resiliency benefits.
Whistler Fitzsimmons 8: A Lesson in Unintended Consequences from Overengineering
Whistler Blackcomb’s first 8-pack lift adds a ton of theoretical capacity to a strange part of the mountain.
North America’s Ski Season Has Seen a Significant Rebound. Will It Last?
A series of very wintry weather events have given much needed jump starts to ski seasons across Canada and the US. However, a number of less-than-ideal factors have reared their ugly heads over the past few weeks.
Mount Hood Express Six-Pack: A Much-Needed Upgrade for Oregon’s Most Overworked Lift
Mount Hood Meadows’ first six-pack may not be the most “in your face” upgrade, but the new lift brings several crowd flow, comfort, and resiliency enhancements to the resort’s most crowded terrain pod.
Mountain Review: Whistler Blackcomb
Despite somewhat variable snow conditions, this massive resort delivers one of the most well-rounded experiences we’ve seen anywhere.
North America Is Having a Historically Bad Snow Year So Far. Here’s What This Means.
Every major US and Canada ski resort has had a slow start to the season. In this piece, we go through each region one by one and explain the current situation on the ground.
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.