Solitude Eliminates Blackout Days for Ikon Base Pass
Solitude becomes the first Utah ski resort to have no blackout dates for the Ikon Base Pass, which could increase pressure on the Big Cottonwood Canyon resort during holiday periods.
USA Ski Resort Destinations Ranked: 2023-2024
Our overall ranking of the destination ski resorts in the United States of America.
2024 Ski Resort Upgrades Ranked: Which Were Hits and Which Flopped?
We rank the major 2023-24 North American ski resort upgrades in order of their overall effectiveness, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each initiative.
Have the Epic and Ikon Passes “Ruined” Skiing? An Honest Look
These two pass products have come to dominate the ski industry, but not without significant controversy.
What’s New at Every Destination Ski Resort: 2023-24
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 30 major ski resorts are in for some sort of serious upgrade.
Solitude Replacing Eagle Lift with High-Speed Six-Pack
Despite being Solitude’s first high-speed six-pack, this upgrade is expected to be more of a maintenance play than an experience change.
Utah Officials Have Approved a New Emergency Bus Service for the Cottonwoods Ski Resorts. But Will It Be Enough?
A new private bus service looks to address the dire public transit situation in Utah’s Cottonwood Canyons. But a look at the initial service levels suggests it won’t be nearly enough to satisfy demand on weekends and holidays.
Utah Ski Resorts Ranked: 2022-23
We rank the Utah destination ski areas in order of overall mountain experience, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each one.
UTA Cuts Public Bus Service to All Utah Ski Resorts Due to Staffing Shortages
The public transportation agency is experiencing staffing shortages, and is making several service cuts on December 11th to reflect the number of available employees.
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.