Resort Skiing

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.

When you're bringing a crew of skiers with varying abilities or terrain preferences, these resorts that won't let anyone down.

Arcing a high-speed turn on freshly laid corduroy brings a joy all its own.

After last season's massive snow totals, this list welcomes some new resorts into the bring-your-snorkel club.

SKI readers sounded off in this year's Reader Resort Survey, voting in a brand-new No. 1 resort in the East.

You spoke, and we listened. The results of the 2024 SKI Reader Resort Survey are tallied, and these are the best in the West, according to you.

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

It’s just backroom dealings until you’re injured and need a competent ski patroller, or there’s no one to run the lift. Here’s what you need to know about unions.

More terrain, more views, more ways to move—and that’s just the beginning for 2023–2024 Ikon Pass holders

From beer events to wine fêtes and pretty much everything in between, these celebrations will fill your cup (and plate).

Ikon is giving the East Coast a little more love with two new places to ski this winter.

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

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

You may or may not end up duct-taping your skis to the roof of your rental car, but it will be worth it, we promise.

The Swiss resort of Flims Laax Falera will be home to the world’s first on-demand gondola where you can bypass the other stations.

With accommodations, dining and activities for the whole family included, how could skiing get any easier?

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

From iconic resorts you’ve dreamed of to off-the-radar gems you’ve never heard of, here’s where—and why—you should head south this summer.

The franchise known for its tropical vibe gets ready for après-ski with a foray into snowy Tahoe.

We spent a weekend at evo’s new Salt Lake City hotel “campus” during the spring that wouldn’t quit. Now we get it.

The cost for ski area lodging in the West has nearly doubled, but there are still ways to keep costs down next season.

A guide to Norway's legendary skiing culture, from lift-served ski areas to scenic backcountry trips and everything in between.

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

Yelp just released their top places to stay in the U.S. and we’re not sure what’s better: the nearby skiing or the off-the-wall hotel reviews.

It’s looking to be a banner season, with a trio of storms already dropping snow south of the equator. Is this your summer of skiing?

We took a deep dive into our annual Reader Resort Survey results from the last several years to find out which resorts have been rising and falling, and why.

A staple in the Alps, hostels are no longer only for dirtbags and ski bums.

Whether you’re sneaking in a spring skiing trip, or looking ahead to next season, here’s a run-down of what’s new in Whistler this year.

Storms rolling through the West dropped enough new snow for these ski areas to fire the lifts back up for a little while longer.

The mystery of the Swiss ski hamlet is, well, elementary my dear Watson!

When completed, Mayflower Resort will be the first new ski area in the U.S. since 2004. Here’s the latest on the massive project.

There’s always snow somewhere, and in the summer in the Northern Hemisphere, the glaciers of the Alps are where it’s at.

Match the reader comments to the ski areas and find out.

$99 ski, stay, and learn deals and massively discounted lift tickets and spring passes make this month one of the best values in the industry.

All but three on this list are still open, with more snow in the forecast.

Don’t come looking for mid-winter operations on your late-spring trip, and you’ll have a great time.

Springtime brings all the good lines

We added two new ranking categories—safety and parking. Sound off in the comments and tell us what you really think.

At 60 years and older, these seasoned patrollers offer wisdom and expertise to their teams.

Colo.'s Purgatory Mountain Resort is far from pretty much everywhere, but its empty slopes make it totally worth the effort.

We rounded up a few legit steep-skiing runs that serve up the same challenge as the Montana resort's marquee terrain.

Why Sierra-at-Tahoe sustained so much damage, and what ski resorts can do to prepare for the next big wildfire.

Which pass offers spring access? Which one includes insurance? When do prices go up? All your questions addressed in one place.

These slopeside accommodations offer both the convenience and luxury that discerning travelers desire from their ski vacation.

Over a dozen ski areas have extended their seasons by at least a week, some up a month or more. It’s not too late to plan one last adventure.

Skiing with kids requires a true dedication to this sport we love. Here’s how the passes shake out when it comes to value and terrain.

Advice from ski instructor to parent: Get your kid ready for ski school with these essentials. 

Turns out you don’t have to be a competitive person to embrace the adrenaline, especially when there are beers at the finish line.

You might not consider extra benefits when deciding what to buy, but ... look at all these benefits! Here's a breakdown.

Here's why spring is the best time to lock in your 23/24 Ikon Pass

When planning a holiday ski trip, pay attention to pass blackout dates to make the most informed decision—and save money.

Find out which passes offer the most beginner, intermediate, and expert terrain so you can make the best choice to level up next season.

If you're in it for the powder, here are the passes with the most resorts close to the major and regional ski country airports.

The now 120-resort collection of smaller, independently owned ski areas offers respite from the crowded corporate slopes.