When it comes to planning a ski trip, The Walt Disney Company is probably one of the last entities that comes to mind. But if a few things had panned out differently five decades ago, just the opposite may have been true. While Disney is often associated with animation and theme parks, back in…
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Mountain Review: Bretton Woods
MOUNTAIN SCORE #6 East Coast 58 #69 Overall WRITTEN REVIEW MOUNTAIN STATS CATEGORY BREAKDOWN See our criteria 5 Snow: 6 Resiliency: 3 Size: 4 Terrain Diversity: 3 Challenge: 8 Lifts: 8 Crowd Flow: 8 Facilities: 7 Navigation: 6 Mountain Aesthetic: GOOD TO KNOW 1-Day Ticket: $79-$139 Pass Affiliation: None On-site Lodging: Limited Aprés-ski:…
The East Coast Had a Historically Turbulent Ski Season. What Happened?
The East Coast’s 2023-2024 ski season can only be described as a roller coaster. In certain parts of the season, storm after storm dumped massive amounts of snow, leading to periods of near-record high snow depths. However, for each massive snowstorm that hit the East Coast this season, there was a seemingly equally powerful…
Vail Back Bowls: A Comprehensive Overview
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…
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….
Arapahoe Basin Announces Paid Parking Reservation System for 2024-25, Signals Ikon Access May Change
Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin will require paid parking reservations on weekends, holidays, and other peak days next season. For the 2024-25 season, Colorado’s Arapahoe Basin will become the latest resort to adopt a paid parking reservation policy during peak times, according to the resort. From mid-December through early May, the resort will charge $20…