Samantha Berman

No, resorts cannot buy their way into the Top 50 rankings, and other myths busted.

With a new resort at the No. 1 spot, these reader-fueled rankings aim to provide insight and intel to choose the right ski vacation for you.

The results are in! These ski areas were voted the best in the East by YOU, our readers, in SKI's Reader Resort Survey.

The collective of over 230 resorts reopens pass sales for the last time this season.

A back-door strategy to the Alps, ski school tips for kids, and money-saving hacks to put to use this winter.

SKI sat down with the resort's CEO to dig into the ski area’s unique new directive.

Two adventure hotels, a few sprawling resorts, and a backcountry base camp are new additions for the 2024-'25 season.

A plan backed by the governor looks to expand and repurpose existing train tracks to provide passenger rail to Steamboat and beyond.

From California's Lake Tahoe to the slopes of Serbia, these lifts are feats of engineering. How many have you ridden?

Deer Valley’s first terrain expansion in over 15 years will increase the resort's skiable acres to 5,700 over the next several years. Here's what you can ski this season.

From the fjords of Norway to the sidelines of the Bird of Prey, our editors and contributors weigh on which trips rise to bucket-list status—and why.

From a massive eight-seater to luxurious heated bubble chairs, nothing gets skiers amped for the season like news of new lifts coming to their favorite resorts. Click here for the stoke.

What's a reciprocal pass, and is it an option for you? Find out here.

We polled the masses and collected this highly relatable list of pet peeves about the sport we know and love.

Via ferrata climbing routes are growing in popularity in the U.S. Here are 6 ski resorts where you can try it out.

Why choose? Ski and surf—or kayak, SUP, swim, or tube— in the same day.

In honor of Independence Day, the collective of over 200 independent ski resorts expands yet again.

Winter has arrived with such a vengeance in the Andes that Portillo will surpass its seasonal snowfall average before opening day.

Ski Apache was supposed to begin summer operations this week, but is instead monitoring the path of the South Fork and Salt fires.

Valle Nevado has gotten 130 inches of snow. The winter average is 240 inches.

Summer in the city is overrated. Here are five mountain escapes to help beat the Northeast's heat and humidity.

When you need to cool off and the community pool just isn't cutting it, ski resorts in the summertime provide just the mountain respite you're seeking.

Sure, the coast is nice, but the mountains are where it's at in summer when it comes to hiking, biking, and views that don't quit.

The Rocky Mountains are a different kind of beautiful in the summertime, and these ski areas showcase the very best of it.

Utah's majestic Wasatch Mountains bring people a different type of joy in the summer months. Here are our favorite summer resorts.

Biggest may not always mean best, but it does offer a level of adventure and exploration you can't find elsewhere.

Unlike last year, which saw an unusually dry start to the season, several ski resorts are opening well ahead of schedule.

Guess the ski area based on reader comments, plus last chance to make yourself heard in the 2025 Resort Survey.

The NSAA released its annual report on the state of the season. Here are the takeaways.

As summer construction season looms, ski resorts turn their attention to infrastructure upgrades. These 12 are on our radar.

The landmark decision rules that liability waivers can’t be used to protect ski areas from certain claims of negligence.

Colorado-based Mountain Capital Partners to buy Chile’s La Parva, combine it with neighboring Valle Nevado.

These 7 photos from North American ski areas will test your core knowledge.

If you’ve sworn off your fogged-up goggles or uncomfortable helmet for the last time, these tester-approved options are a steal.

Is the growing number of high-speed collisions leading to more criminal charges on the slopes?

Sun Valley icon and creator of The Ski lived a life of passion for his family, ski design, and the slopes.

They were smart picks when we included them in the 2024 Winter Gear Guide; now they’re a no-brainer.

The bottom line: During a mediocre snow year, the ski resort operator’s business strategy worked exactly as planned.

Make yourself heard in our annual Reader Resort Survey and help us determine the Top 50 Resorts in North America.

Read the fine print on the major multipasses or risk getting turned away in the lift line.

From “eye-watering” prices to “crappy lodge food,” Alps skiers share some blistering opinions about North American ski resorts.

These four classic ski road trips satisfy the need for powder, adventure, and the open road.

Give the 2023-'24 ski season the send-off it deserves at the rowdiest and most inventive end-of-season fiestas in skidom.

St. Moritz and its nine expansive ski areas will join the multipass for the 2024-’25 ski season

Ski season refuses to let up in the Northeast. Here’s what to expect from the latest spring storms.

Itching for some lift-served hiking and mountain biking this summer? SKI's travel expert breaks down what each season pass gets you.

With no end to winter in sight around much of the West, resorts are planning to stay open past their projected dates.

The pro skier made it through 46 of North America’s 50 classic ski descents, but left the door open to complete the last four.

From steeps to glades to bowls, we put our heads together to compile a respectable list of must-ski trails at resorts across the continent.

Taking a page out of Tahoe’s playbook, Colo.'s Eldora Mountain Resort is digging out after a major almost-spring storm.

Hint: It's not the endless vertical or the incredible views they can't stop talking about.

The typical price bump, new access for one Pacific Northwest ski area, and more perks than ever are on tap for next season.

Rates have finally crept back up to where they were before the 2020-'21 price cut.

A new study sheds more light on the direct effects of climate change on the ski industry.

The incident took place in Park City in 2020, where a father jumped off the lift to reach his fallen child.

The collection of now-185 independent ski areas will give you your money back if they don't hit 200 partner resorts.

Skiing in Europe can be easier, more authentic, and cheaper than staying stateside. Here are our top pics.

The discrepancy highlights the uneven snow year we’re seeing in North America so far this season.

These groups are at the forefront of making skiing more accessible and inclusive for underrepresented groups across the United States.

The Colorado Ski Safety Act mitigates ski areas’ liability in the event of an accident, but this court case will test its limits.

The Ikon Pass parent company will purchase the beloved ski area known for its expert terrain and non-corporate vibe.

Squamish, Jumbo, Bridal Veil, and now South Anderson. But this one isn't your typical investor-fueled project.

In a headline pulled right from a potential blockbuster, a snowboarder spent a night in a Heavenly gondola cabin after boarding in the late afternoon.

The American ski star crashed midway through her run on what will be the 2026 Cortina Olympics downhill course.

From an affordable place to stay in Vail to a one-stop shop near the slopes of Niseko, these hotels are hot new additions.

The top ski resorts in the United States stand out for their breadth of terrain, consistent snow, and the ability to provide a great experience time and again.

Skiing is hard on a body. Pamper yourself and you just might find you can ski longer, harder, and better.

Skiers triggered an early-season slide as the resort's KT-22 terrain opened for the season this morning.

Why Keystone’s Bergman Bowl is the ideal addition, plus four more ski areas where blue-level skiers can sample the above-treeline goods.

A mechanical malfunction discovered earlier this week has taken the gondola out of the commission until it can be fixed.

The hearths at these resort hotels are picture-perfect spots to gather during your next ski vacation.

As the season ramps up, our readers sound off on which resorts are doing the best job managing their parking situations.

Dive into the weirdest, uniquely memorable, and most entertaining reader comments from the 2024 Reader Resort Survey.

Making your ski vacation go as smoothly as possible is our bread and butter at SKI.

Let’s give the past year a proper send-off and celebrate all of its best contributions to our collective ski experience.

Five-plus inches of rain wreaked havoc at resorts just opening for the season.

The 75-passenger Lone Peak Tram is first new tram built at a North American ski resort in 15 years.

Powder Mountain will move to a model of real estate tied to private skiing as well as public access for 2024-'25.

A community ski hill in northern California is under fire after sharing plans to erect a 20-foot-tall statue of the Virgin Mary.

The traffic and parking situations at Alta, Utah, Brighton, and Snowbird has reached a breaking point. Here’s what to expect this season.