Indy Pass Adds Six New Resorts, Including 5th in Japan
The multi-pass tacks on three new ski areas and three partner resorts to its 2022-’23 offering, with more to come.
The multi-pass tacks on three new ski areas and three partner resorts to its 2022-’23 offering, with more to come.
Ride the gondola with your four-legged friend at these five ski areas and bag scenic peaks without the major uphill haul.
Summer in the city is overrated. Here are five mountain escapes to help beat the Northeast's heat and humidity.
A completely opinionated list of the last great ski bars across the globe. Disagree? We're sure you'll let us know.
Send off the 2021-'22 ski season in style at the Top 10 rowdiest and most inventive closing day fiestas in skidom.
Settle into your favorite chair and sink into a satisfying story guaranteed to stoke your desire to plan an adventure of your own.
Man and woman, young and old, skier and snowboarder meet to compete for something deeper than medals at a family hill in Maine.
From an early-morning tour to an afternoon frontside session, to under-the-lights night shredding, Connor Davis packs it all in in "Day Tripper."
In this area of the country, many resorts are still independently owned and operated, and their prices reflect that.
There are no skiers on the planet more passionate than Eastern skiers. These are their picks for resorts with the most character.
These are the Eastern resorts that top the charts in snow quality according to skiers who voted in SKI's 2022 Reader Resort Survey.
Find out which Eastern resorts were ranked highest by SKI readers for nightlife in the 2022 Resort Guide.
The masses have spoken and these are the 20 top-scoring resorts in the East according to our 2022 Reader Resort Survey.
Sugarloaf is a deceptively big, diverse mountain. Some days you have to work hard for it, sometimes it’ll open up and let you in.
Looking for one more hoorah before it's back to the grind? Here's 130 ways to celebrate summer at U.S. ski resorts.
Level up your game or just enjoy an extremely well-manicured hike with great views. Here are the prettiest golf courses in ski country.
From lodging and dining to nightlife and off-slope adventures, a ski traveler's guide to planning a trip to Maine's biggest resort.
With the White Mountains as its backyard and the Androscoggin River in its dooryard, this western Maine town has attracted outdoor enthusiasts since the 1950s.
These resorts know that getting you from point A to point B quickly is a key component to the overall skiing experience.
East Coast skiing is known for ice and challenging terrain, but steeps? That too.
Here's the top 10 best resorts for Scenery in the East, according to SKI's Reader Resort Survey.
Fill up your soul cup with the ultimate day at Sugarloaf in Carrabassett Valley, Maine.
In the snowy mountains of western Maine, a bitter battle rages. Proud Sugarloafers swear allegiance, while brash Sunday Riverites remember every insult.
Here are the ski resorts with the best on-mountain food, because brown bagging doesn't always cut it.
Because after a good day on the mountain, it's your right to celebrate with a drink.
Resort general manager says Saddleback needs the money in two weeks to secure its future.
Resort general manager says Saddleback needs the money in 2 weeks to secure its future.
At this enormous mountain, huge investments in snowmaking (including more than $1 million just this season) and impeccable grooming pay off.
Find your ski pass for next season—and the best deals—here.
Killington’s Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge and Sugarloaf’s Reggae Fest dominate the East Coast slopeside party scene.
Slopeside live music, wacky costumes, and tons of beer? Sign us up for these spring festivals.
We know why you haven’t been here yet: because it’s wicked friggin’ hard to get to. But Saddleback is worth the trip.
We caught up with Mad River Glen's Eric Friedman, one of the industry’s least bullshitty public relations guys, for his take on how good the skiing is. For fans of natural snow, now's the time.
It's National Learn To Ski and Snowboard Month, and Vermont resorts lead the way with enticing discounts for newbies.
I thought I won it for being fast, a misconception my father did not dispute even though it would cost him thousands in race gear and entry fees over the next decade.
Point your compass North and East to the lofty steeps of the right coast’s largest resort.
In episode two, Ben Leoni finds stashes in the Maine backcountry.
A series of edits from Meathead Films and Ben Leoni features the Northeast’s pow, ice, and backcountry lines.
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Maine’s Saddleback dishes up killer food and a rootsy vibe, but it’s the steep ridge flank served by the Kennebago quad—with its expansive glades and winding groomers—that’ll keep you coming back. Here, mountain-ops staffers Jim Quimby, Sam Loud, Jared Emerson, and others show you how to ski it like a local.
Cold temps in Maine allow snowmakers to begin work.
Snow guns are turned back on at Sugarloaf, Sunday River and Loon—because spring skiing should be a right, not a privilege.
Who says you’re either a mountain person or an ocean person? It doesn’t have to be like that. In these six spots you can hit both and surf and ski in the same day.
Hut-to-hut touring is well known in the world of backcountry skiing. But more and more of these mountain refuges are opening their trail systems to mountain bikers in the summer months. So why not trade in your skins for wheels, and deep powder for single track?
Summer is road trip time. Load the car, crank the music, and head out on one of our favorite trips through ski country.
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The end of ski season doesn’t need to be the end of your adrenaline rush. We followed the melting snow downstream and uncovered the best spots for white water rafting in North America.
Need to know where to find singletrack or lift-accessed downhilling? Here's a directory of all the mountain bike parks at ski resorts in the U.S. and Canada.
Apparently spring didn't get the memo. It's still stormy and deep across the mountains. Here's where to go for "spring" skiing.
Big-mountain skiing meets little-mountain attitude.
Yesterday, Sugarloaf opened Brackett Basin, the first phase of their sidecountry expansion onto neighboring Burnt Mountain. Ten inches of new snow gave them enough coverage to open the upper glades. Here's what it looks like.
Around 10:30 this morning, an aging double chair derailed at Sugarloaf, Maine.
Maine’s world-class ski resorts Sugarloaf and Sunday River expanded their popular Learn to Ski and Ride Card program for the 2010-11 season.
“Why do we care about La Nina, or El Nino?” In short, it’s really the only reliable clue that meteorologists have to predict temperature and precipitation patterns months and seasons in advance. Meteorologist/skier Joel Gratz weighs in.
Looking for one more late summer adventure? Here are our favorite multi-day backpacking trips in ski country.
A steakhouse right at the base of the mountain.
Extend your après.
Rowdy fun for the whole family.
An English-style pub with a relaxed Maine vibe and freshly-brewed beer.
Homemade, fresh, delicious breakfast and lunch.
Explore the Maine woods at a slightly slower pace.
Skate the biggest indoor skate in Maine. Don't worry, lessons are available.
Use your arms instead of your legs.
Practice your aerial moves or just jump around.
Mellow enough for young kids, but still exciting enough to give teens and parents a rush
The best mug club in Sunday River.
The spa in the Jordan Grand.
A spa in a former mental health institute. Prepare to be very relaxed.
Try the sushi or a hot bowl from this Korean and Japanese restaurant.
A local favorite, stop in for lunch or dinner during your visit to Sunday River.
This cozy bed and breakfast will feel like home during your ski vacation to Sugarloaf.
For on-mountain pizza delivery, a place to mingle with locals, and great apres-ski deals, you can't beat the Shipyard Brewhaus.
This Northeastern restaurant features unique Maine-inspired dishes.
Drive down to Tufulios for happy hour after your ski day.
On the national register of historic places, this charming in is located on Main Street, and is only six minutes from the ski hill.
The location of this hotel makes skiing a breeze, the chairlift is steps from your room.
This centrally located hotel will keep everyone in the family happy.
Fifty lucky people will be able to purchase a 10-year pass to Saddleback Mountain in honor of their 50th anniversary celebration.