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Our readers weigh in on how easy it is to park at the resorts, plus an overview of parking requirements at the worst offenders this winter.

Norwegian Aleskander Aamodt Kilde claims the win to sweep the Beaver Creek World Cup races.

Fresh snow made the course slower than usual, but that didn't prevent the American from putting on a good show.

Daron Rahlves is among the few American men who have stood on the Beaver Creek World Cup podium. He shares his winning line.

Tune in to see the best speed racers in the world take on the legendary Birds of Prey course in Beaver Creek.

Despite news to the contrary, there are lots of new lifts coming online this season. We're stoked on these.

The now-103-resort pass tacks on two small areas for the 2022-'23 season that take the hassle out of learning to ski.

This ski town is like a mini metropolis, with so many restaurants that the choices are overwhelming. These are our top culinary picks.

Ski racing can be intense and stressful, but savvy skiers and their families use racing as a way to explore new ski resorts.

The options are as big and diverse as this busy and eclectic ski town. Here are our picks for where to eat in Breckenridge.

Fall storms have whitened the landscape across the mountain West, blanketing slopes and facilitating early openings. Here’s where you can click in.

One writer finds encouragement and camaraderie with other underrepresented skiers on an outing with the BIPOC Mountain Collective.

Senior skiers prop up the industry, and at Colorado's Copper Mountain, they roll deep.

The reintroduction of wolves in Colorado is fueling complicated emotions and questions about skier-wildlife interactions.

One lift, serving one intermediate run, will open this weekend, kicking off the winter ski season in Colorado.

When you want it all and are not willing to compromise, look to these well-rounded ski areas, the best of the best in the country.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Officials are set to release wolves into Colorado by the end of 2023 into an area that includes Vail, Aspen, and Crested Butte ski resorts.

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.

Skiing in the Rockies isn’t all blue skies and powder days—a quiver of skis will suit the different snow conditions you’ll encounter throughout the season.

Colo.’s Bluebird Backcountry has no lifts, only uphill access and 1,200 acres to explore.

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

Daily tickets at all of the company’s 37 North American resorts will be capped, but Epic Pass holders will not be affected.

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

Most people think ultra-running the Leadville 100 is impossible, but for big mountain skier Drew Petersen, it’s a lifeline.

A recent construction misstep in the high-alpine requires further U.S. Forest Service review.

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.

Skin or hike past old bull wheels and lift shacks and be rewarded with untracked lines at these defunct ski areas.

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

Ride the gondola with your four-legged friend at these five ski areas and bag scenic peaks without the major uphill haul.

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.

Flush with cash from a good third quarter, Vail Resorts announces three chairlift upgrades with more news to come.

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.

The Rocky Mountains are a different kind of beautiful in the summertime, and these ski areas showcase the very best of it.

The Tour will now make four stops in the U.S. for the 2022-'23 season—the most in 26 years.

Resorts are closing, but you can extend your ski season with these backcountry touring routes for all abilities.

Kids not ready to turn the corner on ski season quite yet? Consider one of these on-snow summer ski camps to help bridge the gap.

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.

Call it off-beat, but that's literally the opposite of what synchronized skiing is.

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

Each of the slides was human-triggered and no one was killed or severely injured in any of the incidents.

Send off the 2021-'22 ski season in style at the Top 10 rowdiest and most inventive closing day fiestas in skidom.

For most senior skiers, the magic is in the doing: "I want to be the 100-year-old making runs from the top. A beginner trail will be fine.”

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.

The company will invest $344 million across a handful of its Ikon Pass resorts over the next several seasons.

The BIPOC Mountain Collective is bringing more diversity to the hill, but it's about so much more than shredding the gnar.

Halfway through our third pandemic ski season, the problems are glaring. What we need are solutions. Here’s a start.

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

These are the 12 best ski resorts in the state of Colorado, from massive mega resorts to independent ski areas.

The snowy version of summer's best adventure-sports festival will transform the Vail Valley into an extreme-sports mecca in February.

McCoy Park’s 250 acres and 17 new runs is a unique spot where learners can cruise wide, long-angle runs with expansive mountain vistas.

Skiing in Aspen can be a pricey proposition, but if you plan strategically, this tony Rocky Mountain resort can be experienced on the cheap.

These are some of our favorite tales, from hilarious to horrifying, that offer a glimpse into what it’s like to work ski patrol.

If you're looking to party into the wee hours and still hit first chair, here's your quick-and-dirty guide to the best nightlife in the West.

Thanks to the 2022 Reader Resort Survey, we know which resorts have the best dining scenes in the West. Here's where to eat at each one.

When your ski crew has varying abilities, choosing a resort with varied terrain is crucial. Here's the top three, plus their best trails.

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

An unusually warm month of November is forcing resorts across the West to push back their opening day. Here's what to expect.

A pre-pandemic trip to Aspen represents all that was right in the ski world, and beckons her back to relive cherished memories.

My brother used to lead the way and all I had to do was keep up. But then, he lost his way.