Category: Mountain
Park City Offering Partial Compensation to Guests Affected By Ski Patrol Strike
The Park City ski patrol strike, which lasted from December 27, 2024 to January 8, 2025, severely disrupted operations to the United States’ largest publicly-accessible ski resort. In the aftermath of the first major ski patrol strike in over 50 years, Vail Resorts has announced a compensation program for guests affected by the…
Is Powder Mountain Actively Destroying Itself?
Powder Mountain has historically been known for its down-to-earth vibe and uncrowded slopes—but new management has made some significant changes. Over the past five years, the Utah ski scene has gotten more commercial than ever. But until recently, one major ski resort had been able to fend off the corporate influence—Powder Mountain. With…
Has Utah Skiing Reached Its Breaking Point?
Severe overcrowding and high-profile operational crises—such as the Park City ski patrol strike pictured above—have left many vacationers wondering whether Utah skiing and riding is worth it anymore. When it comes to top-tier powder and stunning alpine terrain, few places have been more of a magnet for skiers and riders than the state…
How to Prepare for Expert-Only Ski Runs
Expert-only ski trails can involve seriously dangerous terrain—and special skills are often needed to safely tackle them. If you’ve visited a ski resort before, you’ll know that the hardest runs aren’t just as simple as strapping on a piece of equipment and going. Expert-only terrain, typically denoted by a double-black-diamond marking in North…
Mountain Review: Mission Ridge
MOUNTAIN SCORE #3 in Washington 62 #59 Overall WRITTEN REVIEW MOUNTAIN STATS CATEGORY BREAKDOWN See our criteria 6 Snow: 6 Resiliency: 5 Size: 6 Terrain Diversity: 7 Challenge: 5 Lifts: 7 Crowd Flow: 6 Facilities: 7 Navigation: 7 Mountain Aesthetic: GOOD TO KNOW 1-Day Ticket: $89-$159 Pass Affiliation: Indy Pass, Powder Alliance On-site…
Loveland Planning to Replace Chair 7, Add New Trails for the 2025-26 Ski Season
Loveland’s oldest lift, which holds down service to its bunny hill, is evidently seeing a replacement. Colorado’s Loveland Ski Area is planning to replace its Chair 7 for the 2025-26 season, according to the a member of Loveland’s ski and ride school. The current Chair 7 is the oldest lift on the mountain,…
Val Thorens’ Cime Caron Tram Involved in Serious Accident, Out for 2024-25 Season
The Cime Caron tram allows skiers and riders to access some bowl terrain from the Val Thorens side. Val Thorens has announced that the 135-passenger Cime Caron cable car will be out of operation for the entire 2024–25 ski season following a serious accident in November 2024. One of the tram cars collided…
Backcountry vs. Resort Skiing: What’s The Difference?
If you’ve been to a ski resort before, you probably think that a double-black diamond is the most dangerous type of skiing or riding you can do. But you’d be wrong. There’s a level of downhill slope tackling that far outclassifies any traditionally-rated trail—and that involves entering the backcountry. Out-of-bounds skiing takes the concept…
Ikon and Mountain Collective Passes Go Off Sale December 12th. Here’s Who Should Buy One.
The Ikon and Mountain Collective Passes offer access to dozens of ski areas across North America—but they go off sale tomorrow. Ski season is upon us, and now is your last time to save big on some of the most compelling mountain destinations across the world. Ikon Pass products, including the Ikon Base,…
Skiing Out West For the First Time: Must-Know Tips
Planning to ski or ride out West for the first time this winter? Well, no matter how many runs you’ve mastered at your favorite regional mountain, heading to the alpine big leagues of North America can feel like stepping into a completely different atmosphere. The sheer vertical drops, vast bowl terrain, ridiculous lines, and…
