What’s New at Every Destination Ski Resort: 2024-25
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 50 major ski resorts are in for some sort of serious upgrade.
Summit at Snoqualmie Enacts Paid Parking Policy; Non-Skiers Pay Up to $55 Per Day
Summit at Snoqualmie has struggled to handle the influx of non-resort-users in recent years—and now, the resort seems to be trying to price them out parking-wise.
Ikon Pass Reservations Are Live As of August 1. Should You Commit Now?
We’ve compiled all you need to know about Ikon’s reservation system—and whether you should rush to figure out your itinerary if you haven’t already.
The Best Black Friday Ski Resort and Gear Deals
This year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday bring surprisingly good gear deals thanks to overstocked inventory from last season, as well as some of the best lift ticket rates of the season.
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.
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.
Master Plan Deep Dive: Alpental
We hone in major initiatives unveiled for the expert-oriented Washington ski area, including a nearly complete overhaul of its lift network and avalanche mitigation systems.
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.
What an “Experts Only” Run at Summit at Snoqualmie Looks Like
A lap down the Wildcat trail at Summit at Snoqualmie. While the vertical on this Summit Central run is modest, some demanding obstacles exist along the way.