West Coast

Enjoy top-notch skiing but when you need a break, experience a bounty of off-slope fun

Skiing's increased popularity has led more resorts to charge for parking. Here's how to navigate the lots at 10 West Coast ski areas.

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Whether you're after deep powder, dusty singletrack, lively après, or all of the above, the Biggest Little City in the World delivers.

A lake studded by ski resorts, both bucket-list destinations and quirky hills, presents the opportunity to find just the vibe you're seeking.

Memories of twilight riding in an empty powder playground lure one skier back to Mt. Hood after a pandemic-induced reprieve.

From lodging and dining to nightlife and off-slope adventures, here's the ski traveler's guide to planning a trip to Mammoth.

Don't head to SoCal's iconic ski resort without a plan to challenge yourself on some of its steepest and most difficult terrain.

From lodging and dining to nightlife and off-slope adventures, a ski traveler's guide to planning a trip to Lake Tahoe's biggest resort.

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Sun Valley combines exciting slopes with the down-to-earth town of Ketchum.

This quaint, old-school Montana skier’s mountain has been attracting attention for all the right reasons

If you can’t find your favorite terrain here, you can’t find it anywhere.

Great steeps and great deeps. It's a place of legend.

Hosting an amazing range of terrain and snow, Mammoth aims please skiers of all types.

Aptly named for the snow and majestic views.

If the sky's the limit, then Big Sky is the stairway to Heaven.

A true skiers mountain.

Discover great, consistent snow at Grand Targhee as product of perfect geography.

As the ski community mourns the loss of an iconic piece of skiing history, a sobering reality check settles in.

Never fear—there are powder days in your future. In fact, hit these ski resorts, and powder days are almost guaranteed.

Where to stay, eat, drink, and play at South Lake Tahoe's biggest resort.

In an era of pass wars and megaresorts, we celebrate the unaffiliated ski areas like Washington State's Mt Baker, where the true soul of the sport gets passed on to a whole new generation of passionate skiers.

Whether you're an Olympic gold medalist or a family looking for fun, there's something for everyone at this classic independent California ski area.

It might be close to the casinos in Reno, but this independent ski area is a world away from America's Biggest Little City.

The results of our reader-ranked survey for the top resorts in Western North America.

Ski with an element of chilled-out California luxury.

You either love Mt. Bachelor or you don’t know Mt. Bachelor.

The lifts are still spinning at these areas in the USA.

The coast is nice, but the mountains really shine during summertime in California.

With hiking, biking, self-powered boating and golf, summer at Big Bear is a hot ticket.

ATV-assisted zipline courses and year-round tubing at Heavenly will make it easy to please the whole family.

Every skier in California knows bigger is better, and that rings true during summertime at Squaw Alpine.

Escape the heat and the crowds of Southern California this summer to escape to this mountain paradise.

Enjoy the huge bike park, golf course and more without the Tahoe crowds at this Epic summer resort.

Put this spring skiing and #VanLife crossover event at Mt. Bachelor on your bucket list for next year.

Squaw Valley and Red Bull dream up new freeriding competition.

Balance is hard when you’re a professional skier and a dad of two, but he seems to have found it in Central Oregon.

These wines geared toward outdoorists are cultivated on a gorgeous Napa spread that embodies the active lifestyle.

North Cascade Heli ventures deep into the remote cascades for some of the Pacific Northwest's most exciting terrain.

Schweitzer Mountain Resort is an up and coming four season resort with 82 slopes and trails.

Bozeman’s town hill is a local favorite with some serious terrain.

The views of Mount Rainier from the top of its namesake gondola are some of the best in the state.

Killer glades, family-friendly groomers, and mellow-yet-scenic bowl skiing.

Worth a spot on your bucket list.

A little bit of everything with big personality.

Boise's best local ski hill.

The Pacific Northwest remains the hottest battleground in the Epic versus Ikon rivalry.

The High Fives Foundation and Adaptive Training Foundation team up to help wounded war veterans get out on the slopes.

In addition to buying up more ski areas, Vail Resorts’ summer agenda features more Epic Discovery programming, new events, and added reasons to escape to the mountains in the off season.

Welcome to "Power Hour", the holy grail at ski-town bars where you can eat like king and pay like a pauper.

One photographer’s mission to ski—and document—the remote glaciers of Washington before they disappear. Stop four: Glacier Peak

One photographer’s mission to ski—and document—the remote glaciers of Washington before they disappear. Stop Three: Mount Adams.

Ski resort communities turn to miniature solutions in a dual effort to affordably house employees and satisfy an ever-increasing number of visitors.

Squaw Valley, Calif., is in the midst of a massive resort overhaul, and the community is sharply divided. How did things get to this point, and is there a compromise in the future? The resort's success depends on it.

A new lift on the mellower face of Mt. Bachelor's 15,000-year-old volcano sparks new life for locals and visitors.

The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 10 kid-friendly resorts in North America.

The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 10 resorts for snow quality in Western North America.

The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 10 resorts for terrain variety in Western North America.

The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 10 resorts for all-around service in Western North America.

The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 10 resort chairlift systems in Western North America.

The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 10 resorts for grooming in Western North America.

The crew's first full-length digital release is perfect for those who love powder, big air, and chill vibes.

The results of our reader-ranked survey for the top 10 most authentic resorts in Western North America.

The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 10 resort lodging options in Western North America.

The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 10 challenging resorts in Western North America.

It's what we've all been waiting for. Opening day is sooner than you think, so get your skis waxed and that season pass ready.

The results of our reader-ranked survey ranking the top 15 resorts in Western North America.

This is what it means for you.

The results of our reader-ranked survey ranking the top resorts in Western North America, from 16th through 30th.

The Crown family, owners of Aspen resorts, and KSL Capital Partners officially finalize the blockbuster acquisition of Intrawest Resorts and Mammoth Resorts.

The snow gods clocked in some overtime as Mammoth Mountain really lived up to its name this season.

Enjoy easy access to breathtaking views, tasty beverages, and dual sport days in upstate Oregon.

The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 50 resorts in North America.