Samantha Berman

All eyes were on America's two most electric ski racers on the St. Moritz super-G course on Sunday.

American Breezy Johnson just missed the podium in a tightly contested race.

The changemakers leaving their mark on our slopes, from racers and ski mountaineers to everyday folks like you and me.

There's nothing like waking up to a powder day on Christmas morning.

The American is back, big time, and just became the oldest skier in history to win a World Cup race.

It’s a huge weekend for the men of the Stifel U.S. Ski Team. Here’s how to tune in for free.

Resorts have been slow to open across North America, but storms are coming. Here are the ski areas outpacing the rest.

This is the only U.S. World Cup stop for Mikaela Shiffrin, Paula Moltzan, and the American women this season.

Ski vacations with teenagers can be more work than fun. This wasn’t one of those.

When you're looking for that certain "je ne sais quoi," these are the resorts that deliver.

Got little rippers in tow? These ski areas pull out all the stops for families.

From free mountain tours to excellent ski instructors, these ski areas know how to make their guests feel seen.

Circling the lot for a parking spot is a crappy way to start your ski day. Don't do it.

Ski areas where you won't feel nickel-and-dimed all day long? Check.

At these ski areas, the vibes are as groovy as the runs are long.

If your day is far from over once the lifts close, this list is for you.

From great breweries to live music, these ski areas are known for their rockin' après scenes.

Where you stay can make or break your vacation. Don't get it wrong.

Sick of heat-lamp pizza for lunch? Check out the elevated dining scenes at these resorts.

Short on time but need to shred? We got you.

Dreaming of powder days this winter? These resorts are known for their consistent fluff all season long.

If carving trenches in smooth corduroy is your jam, add these ski areas to your list.

Fast and effective lifts equal more skiing. It's that simple.

Steeps, groomers, bumps, bowls and all the other types of terrain you need to you busy.

Start here if you're craving knee-knocking steeps this winter.

Try this easy-to-follow-along video tutorial to train your power endurance this season.

The results are in! There's a brand-new top dog in the East.

You voted, and we listened. Herein, the best resorts in the West, with a big new reveal at No. 1.

The 50-year-old completed the first ski descent of Everest’s Hornbein Couloir, previously considered near-impossible.

From The Vacuum to The Cheeseburger, there have been some doozies over the years.

Warren Miller's new film shares how Denver's Ruby Hill Rail Yard has become an accessible, community-focused place for city dwellers to fall in love with winter.

The Bent 110 GFD is the company’s third homage to the iconic jam band, and it’s sure to be one good ride.

Ski for less than the price of a cheap lunch.

White ribbon of death, I'm breaking up with you

Looking for the best après scene? Bringing new skiers along? Want to cruise endless groomers? Take our 30-second quiz and get your match.

The 233-year-old Old Farmer’s Almanac relies on a mix of solar science and traditional meteorology for its long-range predictions.

Five ski resorts in view of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn join the megapass for the 2025-’26 season.

Find out what the nation’s top weather agency has to say, and how its forecast compares to Open Snow’s early-season report.

Squats and lunges can go take a hike. Master these “soft” skills en route to your best season ever.

What does the snow cover in Siberia have to do with it? You'd be surprised.

The Mountain Collective announced a steep new Eastern addition to its 2025-’26 resort roster.

Spoiler alert: Skiing is still expensive. But don’t ever, ever pay the window rate.

Load the car, crank the tunes, and head out on one of our favorite trips through ski country.

Are we really skiers if we’re not spending the off season obsessing over next winter’s biggest resort upgrades and additions?

They said what?!? A sneak peek of feedback from the 2026 Reader Resort Survey, plus one last chance to weigh in.

Here’s where to celebrate ’Murica in view of the slopes this holiday weekend with live music, good eats, and (in most cases) fireworks shows.

Unless you crave endless above-treeline groomers, lift-accessed terrain across much of the Alps won't knock your ski socks off.

It's easy, it doesn't cost anything, and it might save your life. So why don't we like to use the chairlift restraint bar?

Winter Park gets the nod on ambitious multi-year plan, including town-to-slopes gondy, 350-plus acres of new terrain, and village additions.

Vail Resorts’ ever-growing multi-pass now offers three Austrian resorts for the 2025-'26 season.

The Colorado ski area's master plan proposes new beginner terrain and critical, if not sexy, infrastructure upgrades.

Arizona’s Snowbowl will be skiing into June, staying open for a full six months for the first time.

Skier numbers crept up 1.7 percent from last winter, but some areas fared better than others.

From skiing with speakers to cruising without poles, you held nothing back.

Union Pacific and the state of Colorado inked a deal to increase and eventually expand train service beyond Winter Park.

Put the bike back in the garage. It’s still ski season at these four resorts.

Boyne Resorts’ new pass option offers unlimited skiing at its 10 resorts, plus a bunch of other perks.

The highly anticipated big-mountain-skiing event did not disappoint.

New Mexico's largest and most challenging ski area hides lots of secrets amid its 1,294 acres.

The company rolls out My Epic Pro, designed to streamline the clunky ski-school experience, at four of its resorts.

When you're in it for the steeps and cornices, not the spa and concierge, these 14 resorts are where to look.

This is the most recent mishap involving falling or malfunctioning lifts at North American resorts this season.

Next season's Ikon Pass features some significant changes, and it goes on sale March 13.

From pricing to what's new, here's the scoop on the 2025-'26 offering.

From the best views to the most technologically advanced, these half-dozen mountain rides will blow your mind.

New Hampshire's Black Mountain found a clever way to keep skiers on the slopes—no lift, or money, required.

Ski by day and witness one of nature’s most thrilling natural phenomena by night.

Black content creators are addressing skiing's barriers to entry head on and breaking them down one issue at a time.

Storms are predicted across many parts of the country. Here’s what we’re watching.

Take advantage of the uncrowded slopes then take in the game at one of these welcoming spots.

Our neighbor to the north offers big-mountain skiing at a great price point.

If you skied in the Pacific Northwest, Utah, Alaska, or the East Coast your answer might be yes.

These 11 resorts offer the whole package in what's arguably the ski capital of the West.

Camps, retreats, and mountain spas that will rejuvenate and inspire you to embrace a new season and a healthier you.

Contrary to popular belief, tree-skiing is not only for experts. Here's where to find mellow to moderate glades.

The post-holiday period is hands-down the best time to hit the slopes, and it’s not too late to plan a quick trip.

These are our most highly read and shared travel stories that informed and inspired your trip planning last year.

The best resorts, adventures, tips, and terrain from SKI's year-long Travel Awards series, which debuted in 2024.

Near-instant gifts for the skiers in your life, guaranteed to make them smile on Christmas day.

This year’s gripes ranged from out-of-control riders and remote parking to pricey French fries and Jersey skiers. Oh, and our survey is too long.