Vail’s Back Bowls are called legendary for a reason. While they all come across as massive, high-alpine ski slopes on the surface, they do hold a myriad of differences that makes each one unique. Whether you are looking for traditional bowl skiing, glades, groomers, or cliffs, Vail’s Back Bowls offer it all—you just need to…
Month: April 2024
Jackson Hole Upgrading Sublette Lift to High-Speed Quad for 2024-25 Season
Following the Sublette lift’s replacement, Jackson Hole will offer high-speed lift access to every major terrain pod at the resort. For the 2024-25 season, Jackson Hole’s upper-mountain Sublette chair is slated for a major upgrade, as per an announcement from the resort this week. For the upcoming winter, the fixed-grip quad will be…
Big Sky Eliminates Extra-Cost Tram Charge For Day Ticket Holders
Starting next season, Big Sky lift tickets will include unrestricted access to the Lone Peak Tram for the first time since 2021. For the 2024-25 season, Big Sky’s extra-cost add-on charge for its Lone Peak Tram will be no more—for select visitors. Starting next winter, those who buy lift tickets directly from the…
Epic vs. Ikon vs. Mountain Collective vs. Indy: Which Should You Choose?
The current ski season may not be fully over, but now is the best time to commit to a multi-resort pass for the 2024-25 season. The lowest rates for the popular Ikon Pass suite won’t be around for long, with prices set to rise after April 18, 2024. Current Epic Pass prices will likely…
Mountain Review: Powder Mountain
MOUNTAIN SCORE #6 in Utah 67 #36 Overall WRITTEN REVIEW MOUNTAIN STATS RECENT ARTICLES VIDEO ANALYSIS CATEGORY BREAKDOWN See our criteria 9 Snow: 7 Resiliency: 9 Size: 8 Terrain Diversity: 6 Challenge: 2 Lifts: 10 Crowd Flow: 3 Facilities: 6 Navigation: 7 Mountain Aesthetic: GOOD TO KNOW 1-Day Ticket: $156-$229 USD Pass Affiliation:…
Colorado Adding Congestion Pricing to I-70 Next Winter, Plans New Eighteen-Stage Gondola to Resorts
Starting this December, segments of Interstate 70 such as Loveland Basin (pictured above) will require a toll to drive through during peak times. Colorado’s ski resorts have struggled to handle the influx of traffic and crowds on weekends and holidays over the past few seasons. Now, the state believes it has a solution….