Samantha Berman

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.

Northern Colorado’s Hoedown Hill aims to provide an accessible place for new skiers to learn the sport.

This addition marks the megapass’s 16th international destination and second in the Swiss Alps.

Buy your season pass before they go off sale for the 2023-'24 winter or risk getting stuck paying abominable window rates.

From where to stay to what to ski, here's what makes the top-ranked family resorts in the U.S. so ideal for ski families.

Arapahoe Basin will start spinning a lift on Sunday, Oct. 29, marking the official start of the 2023-’24 ski season.

Beloved and historic Black Mountain will keep its lifts running this season while new owners are sought.

Just a little something to get you stoked for the season. You're welcome.

The hardships faced by N.H.'s Black Mountain are shared by many small ski areas today.

The Ikon Pass parent company announced plans to acquire B.C.-based Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing by the end of the year.

The collective of independent ski area will now number 170, offering two days at each and 25 percent off a third day.

The resort is offering passes that get skiers on the lift 30 minutes before the masses, and popular opinion is, well, opinionated.

Guided expert terrain, $19 night skiing, a new lift, and a heated patio are on the docket for Utah's Snowbasin and Powder Mountain.

We finally know who will build and manage the new acreage and whether or not snowboarding will be allowed.

Alterra Mountain Company buys Idaho’s Schweitzer Mountain Resort, and announces unlimited access on the 2023-'24 Ikon Pass.

Lodging costs are higher than ever, but there are still ways to keep ski vacation costs down. Start here.

But the three major forecasters for winter 2023-’24 all have different things to say about where the snow might fall.

The longtime owners, the Kemmerer family, will pass the buck to a pair of passionate local skiers and their families.

Terrain expansions, mid-mountain lodges, faster lifts, and one very highly anticipated new tram will all debut this winter.

The new closing date marks only the third time in the resort's history that the ski area has stayed open into August.

Utah’s Department of Transportation released renderings of the finished product, and people are surprised.

After years of controversy, UDOT approved the Little Cottonwood Canyon gondola. But it’s not over yet.

Ludlow and Londonderry, and their respective ski areas, are in jeopardy after nearly 10 inches of rain pummeled the state.

Bluebird Backcountry was a special community and will be sorely missed.

Skis and boots aside, there's plenty of gear that makes itself useful for other outdoor adventures long after the lifts close.

Because Summer can be just as fun as Winter!

James Crown was the patriarch of the family that bought the resort in 1985 and formed Alterra Mountain Company in 2018.

The resort wants to build out its Snow Park base, adding lodging, dining, underground parking, and a transit hub. Oh, and a new gondola.

Ironically, stronger, wetter, and warmer storms will shrink the snowline at many of the state’s most popular ski areas.

If your kid's pants were looking like high waters this spring, act soon to snag the best end-of-season deal on youth ski apparel.

Identify our favorite ski towns by demographics, photos, and reader quotes.