Stowe Implementing New Paid Parking Policy Covering Most Lots for 2022-23
The Vermont resort has made the decision to implement paid parking on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays at popular lots. The decision has implications for traffic and crowd flow during peak times.
A Journey Up Big Sky’s Newly-Upgraded Lewis and Clark Bubble Lift
Big Sky’s Lewis and Clark lift quietly received bubbles on 100% of its chairs for the 2021-22 season. Our rankers Sam and George take a ride up and discuss the implications.
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.
Vail Resorts Announces Acquisition of Alterra, Creating Largest Ski Resort Company in History
As part of the agreement, Vail will take ownership of big names such as Mammoth, Deer Valley, Steamboat, and Palisades Tahoe, and add them to the Epic Pass suite for the 2022-23 season.
Initial Impressions: Independent Northern Vermont Resorts
We share our initial thoughts on Jay Peak, Smugglers’ Notch, Bolton Valley, and Mad River Glen after visiting them earlier this winter.
Mount Bachelor Replacing Skyliner Lift With Six-Pack for 2023-24 Season, Repairing Existing Quad for Upcoming Winter
The Oregon resort cites manufacturer backlogs in its inability to replace the lift until 2023.
Video Review: Vail
An in-depth video review of Vail, a massive ski area in Eagle County, Colorado about two hours west of Denver.
Jackson Hole Upgrading Thunder To High-Speed Quad for Upcoming Season
This modern lift will replace the existing fixed-grip quad, providing a faster ride time and capacity upgrade for this popular mid-mountain area.
Vail Resorts Announces 2022-23 Epic Passes, Maintains Cheaper Price Structure than Ikon
Prices inch up slightly but still undercut competing Ikon products by hundreds of dollars. The Epic Day Pass product has now been split into three tiers, and a new payment plan, which allows for multiple installments, has been introduced.
First Visit Report: Powder Mountain
We took our first turns at Powder Mountain, one of the hidden gems of the Utah ski scene. But a bit of lightning threw a wrench in the day.