Ski Resort Life

The results are in! Did your favorite East Coast ski area make the cut? Here are the results of the 2023 Reader Resort Survey.

The rankings are live! See where your favorite Western resorts landed in the 2023 SKI Magazine Resort Guide.

When the megaresorts are sucking the life out of your ski vacation, look to a place that values its local vibe.

When you need to stretch the dollar, skip the megas and seek out the East's smaller ski areas, where you get more bang for your buck.

We're talking tight trees, massive moguls, and pitches so steep, you best know how to set and edge and swing a short turn.

From chutes and couloirs to rock bands and knee-quivering vert, these resorts never disappoint skiers on the hunt for a challenge.

In a world where good customer service is harder and harder to find, these resorts feel like a home away from home.

Heat-lamp burgers be damned: These ski resorts set the standard for delicious dining both on and off the slopes.

Ski resorts back East may be vertically challenged, but readers say these 10 resorts make up for that with their terrain variety.

These resorts are unequivocally loved by the people who visit year after year—locals and out-of-towners alike.

Pack your fat skis and snorkel when you visit these 10 ski areas known for their copious dumps and powder days.

According to the results of SKI's annual Reader Resort survey, these resorts have the best snow conditions in the East.

It's a real perk to have somewhere fun and friendly to go after last chair.

If you want to spend more time on the slopes than in the car, head for these ski resorts that are just a stone's throw away from major hubs.

Skiers gotta sleep. These are the resorts with the best beds in the West.

The expertly manicured slopes at these ski areas keep corduroy junkies coming back for more all season long.

You can never guarantee the perfect ski day for your littles, but you can sway the odds in your favor by heading to one of these resorts.

When you're chasing pow or looking for a quick ski weekend, these 10 resorts make it easy to maximize your slope time.

Resort destinations with more character than most are what make a ski trip feel like true vacation experience.

Outdoor patios, rockin' pubs, parking-lot parties, oh my! These ski resorts have the best post-skiing vibes.

When après-ski turns into après-après-ski, these resorts have you covered.

Book a trip to one of these ski areas and rest assured that they've got your back.

We know that skiing is expensive. These 10 Western resorts at least give you a great bang for buck.

When you've got energy left over for the bar scene after a bomber day on the hill, here are the resorts you'd best find yourself at.

The lifts at these resorts are reliable, thoughtfully laid out, and keep skiers moving.

A good lift system translates to more vertical, which means more skiing for you. These resorts have the fastest lift networks.

These resorts have the most convenient and comfortable beds in the East.

These ski resorts serve up variety and quality in the food department.

The votes from SKI's 2023 Reader Resort Survey are in: these Eastern resorts are the best in the grooming department.

The quixotic "overall satisfaction" category may seem hard to define, but it's really just resorts with that little something extra.

The ideal family trip might be different for everyone, but there's one consistent quality: a place that feels warm and welcoming.

Glades, bowls, bumps, groomers, and more. The different types of terrain at these ski areas pleases all comers.

This year's Top 50 rankings directly reflect the challenges faced by the industry last season, with crowds, parking, and staffing issues impacting the results.

On a road trip to Crested Butte, a mom makes the happy discovery that her teenage daughter still needs her. Just a little.

It's time to lock in your season with Ikon Pass

We tapped an industry professional to find out

This winter's crop of ski hotels and lodges range from cozy cabins to sprawling resorts scattered across the American west.

Spend the gazillion hours traveling that it takes to get to Portillo, Chile, and you’ll be rewarded with the sensation that time slows down when you’re there.

Steep chutes and remote backcountry-like terrain give expert skiers a reason to explore the state’s original destination resort.

What better way to ring in fall than with a reminder that winter’s around the corner? Here’s where the white stuff has already made its debut.

The new documentary ‘Buried’ looks back at the 1982 tragedy at Alpine Meadows, and finds lessons that are as relevant as ever about surviving a traumatic event.

Here’s what’s new for the Ikon Pass this season

In an era where lift tickets are cresting $200 a day, it’s refreshing to find daily rates up to 75 percent lower at worthwhile ski areas.

Glacier 3000’s Pillon-Cabane drops over 3,000 vertical feet and passes through a mountain tunnel into high-alpine snowfields.

The state's two most popular ski resorts offer vastly different vacation experiences. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect.

No car? No problem at these ski areas, where well-connected public transportation makes it easy to ditch the rental.

You don't need a mega pass to afford skiing at resorts this winter.

Two years of patience and weeks of hard work are paying off at Portillo with an all-time start to winter in South America.

Winter has shown up big time in the southern hemisphere as ski resorts reopen to international travelers.

These backcountry ski guiding operations will lead you to the goods in South America.

There are now seven destinations that will require reservations in hopes of preserving the ski experience.

The highly anticipated 550-acre expansion into Bergman Bowl was slated to add 16 new trails and a high-speed lift.

Ranking resorts based on five climate-based criteria, the Savills Ski Resilience Index sheds light on climate change’s impact on our sport.

For the first time since 2019, you can check off the ultimate summer bucket list trip. You might even get some freshies.

Skiing is back for international travelers south of the equator, and the season is off to a very snowy start. Summer trip, anyone?

The resort's new downhill trail, Deepest Darkest, is an example of how we can build bike trails that are fun and challenging for everyone.

If Ski Portillo is the cruise ship of the Andes, then professional skier and guide Kim Reichhelm is the cruise director.

It's not Warren's fault your kid wants to be a ski bum. You're the one who took them to see all the Warren Miller films.

Straight dad, lesbian daughter, and the nation’s biggest, best Gay Ski Week. Not entirely traditional. Just the perfect family ski trip.

The key to aging gracefully (and graciously) is to do everything for the fun of it, never mind the score.

Gear up if you’re going to get those last turns of the season in—the end is near for three of the four ski areas still spinning their lifts.

This La Niña season delivered generously in some regions, especially during the spring. Better late than never.

A turnkey list of the best places to eat during your Lake Tahoe ski vacation, from breakfast to brew pubs.

Looney stunts like skiing Yosemite's Half Dome are cool and all, but it's time to celebrate the kind of skiing most of actually do.

All snacks are great snacks, but not all great snacks are created equal, especially when eating them with mittens.

We’re skiing for crying out loud! This is the fun part, the release we’ve all been waiting for.

It feels a lot like winter at the ski resorts that are still open. Here’s where and when you can make turns this spring.

And why we’re already stoked for next season

A completely opinionated list of the last great ski bars across the globe. Disagree? We're sure you'll let us know.

When it comes to discounts and free skiing for our senior skiers, there’s a huge range in what resorts offer. Here’s a snapshot.

The season doesn't have to be over yet. With one of the highest elevations in the Wasatch, this is a good bet for spring turns.

Planning a ski vacation doesn't have to be a drag. Start here for tips and tricks to getting the most out your trip to this Western town.

It's mid-March, but there’s plenty of skiing left. Here’s where the season has been extended, plus where you can often ski into late spring.

It’s the ski capital of the East, with resorts for every type and level of skier. Find the ones that are a good fit for you.

These Sun Valley travel tips will ease the planning process so you can focus on the skiing.

In a $350 million ruse, Ariel Quiros and Bill Stenger defrauded investors and misused a popular visa program.

Far from the urban associations of that world-class city downstate, Whiteface Mountain provides technical, steep, and sustained skiing.

You’ll be surprised by the places on this list, but maybe it’s time we started redefining what makes a ski town

Sunlight Mountain Resort becomes the Indy Pass's first resort in one of the most popular ski states in the country.