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Team of Rivals: How Whistler and Blackcomb Pushed Each Other to Greatness

The two mountains are now one resort. But it wasn’t always that way. This video takes a deep dive into one of the great resort…

Written by Andrew Marshall November 18, 2022

Bluebird Backcountry Offers Overnight Lodging for First Time, Joins Indy Pass

Colorado’s only non-lift-served ski resort dropped good news for Indy Pass holders and weekenders — and announced deep discounts.

Written by Sam Anderson September 12, 2022

‘Record-Breaking’ Public Response Delays Contested Utah Gondola

A record 14,000 public comments halted progress on a controversial traffic mitigation project in Salt Lake City’s Little Cottonwood Canyon.

Written by Sam Anderson April 07, 2022

James Niehues to Sell Dozens of Original Ski Maps: Here’s How to Get One

James Niehues is a Hall of Fame artist. You can display his original work now, as he opens the vault for a ski map sale…

Written by Sam Anderson March 17, 2022

Could This Be the World’s Hardest Ski Run?

Get a skier’s-eye-view of the 40-degree Swiss Wall and its 6-foot moguls with this cut from YouTuber and skier Alex Wrigglesworth.

Written by Jilli Cluff March 16, 2022

Epic Exit: Sun Valley, Snowbasin Join Ikon; Chamonix Comes With

On March 3, Alterra Mountain Company made its Ikon Pass for 2022-2023 that much more epic, snagging Sun Valley and Snowbasin and adding Chamonix.

Written by Sam Anderson March 03, 2022

Massive Ski Resort Owner Announces Largest-Ever Investment in Properties

Alterra Mountain Company owns big ski resorts like Palisades Tahoe, Steamboat, and Mammoth Mountain. This year, it will pour $344 million into its properties.

Written by Sam Anderson March 03, 2022

Teaching Kids How to Ski on a Shoestring Budget

Skiing with your kids? These easy hacks show you how to save money in three key areas: gear, resort fees, and time.

Written by Chelsey Magness February 08, 2022

Win an Epic Ski Getaway at RED Mountain Resort

On February 7, one lucky winner and a guest will score lift tickets and lodging at the iconic RED Mountain Resort in British Columbia.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 01, 2022

Broken Hydrant Blasts Skiers Off Chairlift

On Jan. 7, a broken water hydrant at North Carolina’s Beech Mountain Ski Resort saturated skiers with high-velocity water. The state’s Department of Labor is…

Written by Jilli Cluff January 11, 2022