resort life

No, resorts cannot buy their way into the rankings, and other questions answered about our annual reader survey.

Vermont’s two-week quarantine requirement makes it impossible for some skiers to visit the state’s resorts this season—but they still shouldn’t expect a refund.

Northern Idaho’s Schweitzer Mountain is the biggest little resort you’ve likely never visited. You should reconsider.

A pandemic ski-season update from coast to coast, plus what’s going on with our neighbors to the north—even if we can’t visit quite yet.

They're not as well known, but these resorts pack a punch when it comes to challenging terrain, fewer crowds, and plentiful powder.

Telluride's dining scene is impressive—and not just excellent by ski town standards.

The results of our reader-ranked survey for resorts along the East Coast.

The four mountains that make up Aspen Snowmass are the gold standard.

Discover this mountainous playground in the Rockies.

Welcome to the biggest resort in the United States. Trail map required.

The Vail acquisition gives an influx of capital and skiing stoke, remaking the face of the famous East Coast resort.

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

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

The ski-only resort is focused on the authentic ski experience and knows where its strengths lie.

Ski deep glades, bowls, and long cruisers.

High quality snow and terrain make Snowbird a skier's mountain.

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

From the Swiss Alps to the legendary terrain at Whistler, the world’s biggest resorts are ready to be explored.

How three locally-grown organizations with a shared vision of growing youth involvement in winter sports came together to give away 150 skis and snowboards last season.

Let’s face it, size matters. See how your home mountain stacks up against the biggest ski resorts in the East.

The Colorado ski area is providing a slew of options for 2021, including $39 heli drops.

This state-owned, community-run ski area is where a legendary American ski racer cut his teeth and it holds the largest vertical descent in New Hampshire.

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is positioning itself to become the next mega-resort and year-round adventure hub with potential for nearly endless shredding.

Much has changed over the years at Southern Vermont’s Stratton Mountain, but one very important thing has stayed the same: It’s still an excellent place to escape the city living and soak in the sublime pleasure of rural Vermont with people we cherish most.

Hunter Mountain debuts challenging new terrain to much fanfare and some unexpected controversy.

From Maine to Pennsylvania, great skiing is never far away.

Long runs and spectacular scenery trump cold winds and tough terrain.

In the wake of mega-resort consolidation, 44 independently owned resorts band together to offer the all-new Indy Pass.

Following a merger with Peak Resorts, Vail Resorts' Epic Pass will include access to additional resorts in the Midwest and East, including Mount Snow.

With plenty of money recently invested, look no further than Killington for Vermont's finest summer activities.

Want to ski the best resorts in the East and still avoid the crowds? The Peak Pass has your covered.

Follow the trail of legends and discover terrain so epic it should be outlawed.

Extreme terrain—the likes of which most resort skiers have never seen outside of ski flicks—is in abundance at B.C.’s Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Before you book that trip up north, one question remains: ARE YOU GOOD ENOUGH?

A primer about the steepest runs at your favorite resorts.

The Norwegian freeride skier's first appearance in a Warren Miller film is full of backflips and fun.

These spots might not be on your radar, but they still have have something awesome going on.

In a $76M acquisition, Peak Resorts will acquire three resorts in Pennsylvania from Snow Time, Inc.

The U.S. freeskier knows a thing or two about travel, and is sharing intel on his favorite spots.

The Catskills’ eminent day-tripper destination.

Worth a spot on your bucket list.

For the price of a lift ticket, you are smack in the middle of Mother Nature's playground.

With new investments and improvements, Cannon Mountain sets itself apart on the East.

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

Pow Mow boasts 8,400 skiable acres and gets more than 500 inches of snow per year.

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

A slew of resorts hop on the Ikon Pass and more days are added for Northeast ski areas.

The coveted ski locker at the base of your home mountain

Nordic Valley, a small Utah ski resort, reveals their plan to expand into Wasatch National Forest.

Warren Miller's essay on the history of how many iconic ski areas were built: hard work, love of the mountains, and entrepreneurship.

Skiing is about making turns, not where you make them.

To secure their future, Peak Resorts, Inc. embraces all things Millennial.

These resorts don't care that the ski season is supposed to be over by now.

Two Michigan resorts aim to one-up each other to close out the season.

How one single, Michigan chairlift became an empire

Low on glitz, high on character, these towns are filled with folks who are genuinely stoked to be visiting or living there. Put them on your “go” list.

The gateway to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Golden is an eclectic little town steeped in a culture of adventure and individualism. Here's what you need to know.

Sandwiched between the Purcells and the Rockies, the mountains surrounding Kimberley, BC are a skier's paradise.

Get a sneak peek into the ski patrol efforts in some of North America’s burliest lift-accessed terrain

Montana's adventure playground comes of age, and the next decade only promises to transform Big Sky into a bigger, radder, gnarlier version of its already badass self. We can't wait.

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 overall resort accommodations in Eastern North America.

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

The results of our reader-ranked survey of the top 10 resorts for après and dining in Eastern North America. - Presented By Mount Gay Rum

The results of our reader-ranked survey for the top 10 grooming operations at ski resorts in Eastern North America.

KSL/Aspen group acquires the luxury Utah Resort. What does it mean? Stay tuned for the mother of all season-pass battles—for a start.

Trust us, you're going to want to find yourself on the “Path of Totality” for Monday’s historic Great American Eclipse, and a bunch of resorts are ready to help you do it.

Hit the mountain on two wheels instead of two boards this summer and keep your legs in tip-top shape for winter.

An Australian company buys Saddleback Mountain in hopes of reawakening one of Maine's largest resorts

If you’re a mountain biker, take heed: The four-day Ride Sun Valley biking extravaganza couldn’t be more stoked about cycling.

From hiking and biking to sliding and riding, Utah's 14 ski resorts leave no summer activity unavailable.

Alta's Onno Wieringa named this season's Hero of Sustainability.

A wild—and wet—time was had by all at Red Bull’s SlopeSoakers event, a Copper Mountain springtime ritual.

Find adventure on-mountain and in town.

The gift of skiing isn't just about skiing.

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

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

Take on Fernie’s toughest terrain and earn bragging rights—and free beer, too.

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

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

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