Resort Skiing

Chef Matt Vawter's local hiring practices and culinary excellence are transforming the food scene in Breckenridge, CO.

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

How to tackle the U.S's largest ski resort while snagging the best latte in town.

Epic and Ikon are hardly the only deals in town when it comes to enticing friends and family to join in on the slopes next season.

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 best places to chase powder during our summer while indulging in a little red wine or a Pisco Sour by night.

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

The Southern Hemisphere winter is just starting up, and if you’re an Epic Pass holder, you have unlimited skiing at three Australian resorts.

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

Not done skiing? Here's where to keep the good times rolling through late May and beyond.

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

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.

Everything you want and need to know about skiing at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and staying in Jackson for the first time.

Like everything else in life, moderation is key—especially on a ski vacation with young kids.

Beloved for its renegade reputation, Colorado ski area Arapahoe Basin will charge skiers to park next season. Two A-Basin fans debate the decision—and discuss why paid parking represents a dividing line between mega resorts and local ski hills.

Alyeska Resort lets skiers of all abilities charge the epic, wild, Alaskan skiing.

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.

It’s not just the snow. This local’s guide to Banff Sunshine Village is your ticket to the best spring skiing on the planet.

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.

Die-hards are worried that their beloved ski hill will lose its local vibe, but management remains characteristically optimistic.

Worry less about travel and focus more on skiing with our veteran traveler’s hard-earned hacks for winter air travel.

Prepare for your first ski trip out West with expert tips on acclimating to altitude, tackling challenging terrain, and skiing with confidence.

With multimillion-dollar homes and private skiing, the new ownership says it’s committed to keeping Powder Mountain unlike a megaresort.

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.

Lifties, ticket scanners, and groomers make your favorite ski area hum, but they can’t work if they can’t find an affordable place to live.

If no trip-planning and seamless travel sounds appealing, an all-inclusive ski vacation—yes, there's such thing—might be ideal for you.

Planning a winter getaway? The Granite State is a good time waiting to happen.

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

This Colorado mountain town was already a bucket-list destination for snow-loving travelers—now it’s even easier to get to, with 13 nonstop flights from 11 hubs around the United States

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.

Abandoned in 2000 and reborn as Cuchara Mountain Park, the new ski resort’s mission is affordable skiing.

A lot has changed since the Wayne Wong days, including the sheer athleticism and the air time.

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

From coast to coast, here’s where to find the most welcoming ski experiences.

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.

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

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

Winter Park adds a new art installation and a signage in homage to the people and cultures who originally inhabited its land.

Marcus Caston and Connery Lundin invite you to spend a week in the Alps, improving your skiing and eating schnitzel. Here’s why it’s worth the trip.

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

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

You only have until December 14 to get your Ikon Pass. Here’s a look at some of the destinations you’ll gain access to if you act fast.

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

Pack your bags because we’ve ID'd legendary ski resorts all over the globe that you’re going to yearn to visit.

Did you know that you can ski for seven days in Slovenia for less than one day at some major U.S. resorts?

For over two decades, Silverton’s mantra has been no frills-all thrills. The new owners promise to maintain the soul, with maybe a few more frills in the future.

If you want your kiddos to love skiing, be sure to follow none of this advice. After all, nothing worthwhile ever comes easy.

The adventure capital of Ontario is the perfect ski destination for anyone looking to escape the crowds and get lost in fresh powder

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.

Stay in the city before you head up to the mountains

From a minimalist tiny home in Lac-Beauport, Quebec, to a snow igloo in Lapland, Finland, this collection offers a range of unique and extraordinary places to stay worldwide.

Wind turbines and energy-efficient snow guns help, but planning for real climate-impacted skiing requires next-level tactics.

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

When the lifts stop spinning, these resorts don't quit.

The resorts on this list have the best track record of keeping skiers happy.

These ski resorts prioritize customer service, and it shows during every visit.

Resorts with high scores in this category just have that certain je ne sais quoi.

From free cookies to weekly character parades, these resorts go the extra mile for ski families.

Happy employees lead to happy guests. These resorts know that, and serve up good service in return.

Skiing is expensive, these 10 resorts help you stretch your dollar.

Come for the skiing, but fall for the unique atmosphere that gives these resorts a little something extra.

Belly up to the bar and share tall tales of your day's adventures at these resorts, where the après-ski scene goes off.

Hotels, motels, B&Bs, condos ... you name it. These ski areas are known for their varied and accessible places to stay.

You don't have to indulge in a lingering, Euro-style lunch, but it's sure nice to have the option.

When time is short, getting there needs to be quick. These resorts fit the bill for quick trips.

A winter RV road trip to some of the best (and deepest) resorts in BC you’ve probably never heard of.

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

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

Whether Mother Nature delivers or the mountain ops crew has to step in, these resorts are your best bets for good conditions.

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

The votes from SKI's 2024 Reader Resort Survey are in: these Eastern resorts are the best in the grooming department.

Efficient lift systems equal more vertical feet, so beeline to one of these resorts if you want to make the most of the your time on the slopes.

Steeps, couloirs, mandatory air, and rock-strewn technical descents are all on tap these resorts, home to the toughest slopes in the West.