A Skier Tries Snowboarding: What the First Day on the Mountain Entails
Even for those who have skied for decades, switching over to the sport of snowboarding is no trivial task. Our writer Steve walks us through his point-of-view experience doing just this.
Epic Pass Buyer’s Guide: A Breakdown of How to Hack the Full, Local, and Day Pass Products
While it’s easy to splurge for one of Epic’s season passes if you plan on visiting multiple resorts, careful planning can save you hundreds versus these high-end products.
Deer Valley Burns Express: The Most Head-Scratching Lift Investment of the Year
Despite a few benefits, this upscale Utah resort’s new beginner installation raises considerably more questions than it answers.
Visiting Tahoe During A Record Snowfall Year: What to Expect
Tahoe's recent storm patterns have resulted in accumulation levels not measured in decades—and in some cases, ever. In this piece, we’ll go through the wildest aspects of heading to Tahoe for a ski trip this season—both positive and negative—and how they might impact your ski vacation.
The 10 Highest Ski/Snowboard Lesson Prices In North America for 2022-23
Learning how to ski or snowboard has never been cheap, but at the most prestigious destinations, this season’s lesson costs approach an entirely new tier of insanity.
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.
Skiing or Riding for the First Time: Tips to Ensure a Successful Experience
Planning ahead and having the right equipment on hand will set you up for a successful first day on the slopes—and for continued snowsports enthusiasm.
Colorado vs. Utah: Which State Should You Choose for a Ski Trip?
An in-depth comparison of the ski scenes in Colorado and Utah, two of the most popular destinations for skiing and snowboarding in the world.
These Are the Best Value Ski Destination Lift Tickets In North America This Winter
All of these resorts offer well-above-average on-mountain experiences for lift ticket prices that undercut scores of similarly good competitors—and if you didn’t pick up an Epic or Ikon pass product before the season started, it’s hard to have your dollar go further than at these peaks.
Packing Light for a Ski Trip: A Full Demonstration of What to Do, And How to Do It
We provide a comprehensive explanation—including a picture-by-picture guide from a recent trip—on how to strategically pack for your mountain getaway.