Deer Valley Expanded Excellence Phase 1: A Surprisingly Strong Start (With One Big Catch)
Phase 1 of Deer Valley’s Expanded Excellence brings 19 new trails across 316 skiable acres, with several overlooking the massive Jordanelle Reservoir. This year, Utah’s Deer Valley opened the first phase of one of the biggest multi-year ski resort expansion projects in recent memory. The ski-only resort, which is one of just three…
What I Learned From Building PeakHouse This Season (And Where We’re Going Next)
The PeakHouse program has grown more than I could have ever anticipated over the past 12 months—and we have you to thank for that. Well, this post is going to be different. Taken on Day 2/46, picking up groceries for PeakHouse Colorado! Starting today, I’m going to be writing you a little more…
Ski Lifts Explained: Basic Chairs to Engineering Marvels
When you visit a ski resort, one of the most critical aspects of your skiing or riding day is how you get up the mountain. Ski lifts are the workhorses of these resorts, providing skiers and snowboarders with access to the slopes. However, not all uphill transportation at ski resorts is the same. Mountains…
Ikon Pass Adds Le Massif de Charlevoix for 2025-26 Season
Le Massif de Charlevoix has become the third Eastern Canadian ski resort to join the Ikon Pass. Eastern Canada’s Le Massif de Charlevoix will be joining the Ikon Pass for the first time for the 2025-26 season, according to a press release put out by Ikon’s owner Alterra this week. This Quebec ski…
Trump Organization Acquires Vail Resorts, Rebrands with “MASA” Slogan and Trump Steaks in Cafeterias
If all goes according to plan, ski resorts across the U.S. and Canada will be getting a lot more… Great. In a move that has sent shockwaves across the ski industry, the Trump Organization has announced its acquisition of Vail Resorts, marking the biggest shakeup in ski resort ownership since the invention of…
SAVE 40% – ELLIS BRIGHAM SALE NOW ON
Prepare to hit the slopes in style and save big with Ellis Brigham’s end-of-season sale! With up to 40% off selected snowsports clothing and equipment, this is your chance to snag top-quality winter gear for less. Whether you’re an experienced skier or snowboarder, or simply love the great outdoors, there’s something for everyone. Plus, enjoy…
Why No New U.S. Ski Resorts Have Been Built in the Past 40 Years
The United States is home to over 480 ski resorts, offering mountains of various locations, shapes, and sizes. What you may not realize, though, is that essentially all of these resorts were built over five decades ago. But wait a minute—skiing and snowboarding have exploded in growth in the 21st century, so why haven’t there…
Are Ski Lift Accidents on the Rise? A Look at This Year’s Catastrophic Failures
The cabin detachment at Western Canada’s Kicking Horse was the ninth serious North American ski lift malfunction this winter. Photo credit: Brandon Shaw When you get on a ski lift, the prospect of your chair falling off the line is a thing of nightmare fuel. But for those who’ve decided to ski or…
Ikon Pass Debuts for 2025-26 with A-Basin Unlimited on Full Pass; Base Plus Pass Discontinued
Earlier today, Alterra released the Ikon Pass product suite for the 2025-26 season. Adults can purchase a full Ikon Pass, which comes with unlimited access to 18 resorts and no holiday blackout dates, for $1,329—an increase of 6% from last year. An Ikon Base Pass, which offers unlimited access to 14 resorts with holiday blackouts,…
Epic Passes Debut for 2025-26 With Higher Prices; Verbier 4 Vallées Joins Local Pass
On Tuesday, Vail Resorts announced its suite of Epic Pass products for the 2025-26 winter season. Access will remain similar to last year, meaning Epic’s terms will likely continue to undercut its main competitor, the Ikon Pass, although prices have increased across all levels of passes. The top-of-the-line Epic Pass, which offers unlimited access with…
