Why Washington and Oregon Have No Real Destination Ski Resorts
The US states of Washington and Oregon offer multiple ski mountains of various shapes, sizes and terrain types. So why is no one hopping on a plane to ski or ride here?
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.
Summer Ski Resorts: Are They Worth the Trip?
Is skiing during the warmest time of year a crazy idea—or is it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? We’ve prepared a comprehensive analysis on whether this type of trip is right for you.
Hotel Review: Timberline Lodge
Oregon’s only on-site ski lodge offers one of the most distinctive overnight stays of any hotel in North America.
Video Review: Timberline Lodge
An in-depth video review of Timberline Lodge, a year-round ski area located on the south face of Mount Hood, Oregon.
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.
Master Plan Deep Dive: Timberline Lodge
We hone in on the Oregon resort’s recently-unveiled 2022 Master Plan, which proposes a gondola connecting the lower-elevation Summit Pass area to the main area of the resort, a new beginner area, and parking enhancements, among other investments.
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.
Timberline Lodge Expands Palmer Snowcat to Daily Operations
When conditions allow, the Oregon resort will run its snowcat to the Palmer snowfields, a high-alpine area chiefly advanced in nature.
We’ve Adjusted our Terrain Diversity Category to Better Measure Resorts with Fewer Traditional Terrain Areas.
We’ve made a slight adjustment to our terrain diversity criteria to better reflect how typical guests spend time on the mountain. Seven resorts see score changes as a result.