The East Coast Had a Historically Turbulent Ski Season. What Happened?
The East Coast’s 2023-24 ski season can best be described as a roller coaster, with both some of the best—and worst—days in the region’s nine-decade history.
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.
Ratings Adjustment: Tremblant and Mount Baker Snow Scores
Both resorts maintain very distinct snow characteristics compared to the other mountains we’ve reviewed so far, and after following their past few winters, we believe a few refinements are in order.
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.
Squaw/Alpine Opens A Day Early, Several Other North American Resorts Open This Week
Multiple North American resorts open for the 2020-21 season this week. We’ve detailed the opening-week access details for each of these mountains here.
Steamboat and Tremblant Delay Opening Dates, Stratton May Do the Same
Tremblant, Steamboat, and Stratton suggested later starts to the 2020-21 season than previously planned, making them the third, fourth, and fifth mountains owned by Alterra to make such announcements.
Alterra Releases 2020-21 Lift Ticket and Ikon Pass Reservation Policies (Many Resorts Don’t Require One)
Alterra released their initial ticket and pass policies for the upcoming winter today. Many Ikon resorts, including the overwhelming majority of unlimited destinations, will not require reservations. However, multi-day pass products for Alterra-owned mountains will be severely limited.
Mountain Review: Tremblant
This busy, frigid resort offers a well-rounded East Coast experience and spectacular base village.