Video: An Early-Season Run Down Squaw Valley’s Lower Dog Leg
A run down Squaw Valley’s Lower Dog Leg trail, off the Red Dog and Far East Express lifts, during Thanksgiving Weekend. Conditions were typical of the early season, with thin cover and protruding shrubs in many places. Wind levels were relatively high on the day of this recording.
Liftopia Apparently Sold to Skitude, Transferring Assets to Liquidator to Settle with Partners
Evidently, Liftopia has been acquired by Skitude, a self-professed “worldwide community of snow and outdoor activities enthusiasts.”
Video Review: Kirkwood
An in-depth video review of Kirkwood Mountain Resort, a ski area located about an hour south of Lake Tahoe in Kirkwood, CA.
UDOT Adds New Alternatives to Little Cottonwood Canyon EIS
UDOT has proposed new gondola and cog rail options to relieve traffic along Little Cottonwood Canyon. Unlike the original gondola proposal, both of these alternatives would offer base station parking.
Video: Snow King S-Chute Run
An afternoon run down one of Snow King's S-Chutes — a rare tree-cut ski run that requires hiking to get to. The resort hadn't gotten any new snow in days, yet conditions were still powdery.
California Bars Day-of Ticket Sales at Ski Resorts This Season
To limit mountain capacity and discourage last-minute traveling, California will no longer allow resorts to sell day-of lift tickets this season. Resorts are also asked to limit parking to ticket and pass holders only.
Many Holdout North American Destination Resorts to Open This Week, Parking Reservations at Copper and Snowbird Already Filling Up
By the end of this week, most of the resorts we’ve reviewed will be open for the 2020-21 season. With COVID-19 still a factor, we’ve detailed the access information for each of these mountains here.
Video: Northstar Early Season Vista Run
A run down Northstar’s Sidewinder trail, off the Vista Express, during opening week. During the regular season, this trail features a Burton Progression Park and perennially remains groomed. The early season presents a unique opportunity for some bump skiing here.
Ratings Adjustment: Colorado High-Alpine Snow Scores
Here at PeakRankings, we aim to provide the most helpful and transparent content we can. That being said, we’re always iterating on our methodology and decided to change the snow scores for two Colorado resorts this week.
Jackson Hole Offering 50% off Lift Tickets for Season Passholders to Other Resorts
From November 26, 2020 to December 18, 2020—and again from March 15, 2021 to April 18, 2021—Wyoming’s Jackson Hole is offering 50% off lift tickets for anyone with a valid 2020-21 ski resort season pass from anywhere in the world.