10 Longest Lift-Served Vertical Drops in North America …4,139 Telluride, CO – 3,790 Top 5 with hike-to terrain included Revelstoke, BC – 6,030 vertical feet Whistler Blackcomb, BC – 5,280+ vertical feet Timberline, OR – 4,540 vertical feet… Brains Brent Glogau | August 22, 2026 51 Comments
Each State’s Largest Vertical Drop By Ski Area Timberline Lodge, Most Vertical in the US, Credit: Timberline Lodge Facebook Is hitting every mountain with the largest vertical drop in each state on your ski and ride bucket list?… Brains Mark Kuligoski | July 26, 2026 0 Comments
11 Ski Runs for the Fearless: The World’s Greatest Black Fall Line Runs …long, consistent pitches. The Challenger Express chairlift rises over 3,000 vertical feet, the highest vertical gain of any chairlift in North America, and the runs beneath it are the reason… Brains Julia Schneemann | May 21, 2026 4 Comments
Condé Nast Reveals Readers’ Choice Top 30 U.S. Ski Resorts …12,800 feet, terrain parks on Peak 8, and North America’s highest lift, the Imperial Express SuperChair at 12,840 feet. The trail network connects directly down to the historic mining town… Industry News Jacqui Davis | October 10, 2026 1 Comment
6 of the World’s Best Resorts to SkiMo …vertical feet. A similar route is available at Aspen Highlands. This upper route gains a lung-busting 3,635 vertical feet, but uphillers must reach Merry-Go-Restaurant by 8:30 a.m. Highlands offers a… Brains Shauna Farnell | March 14, 2026 0 Comments
Racer Tom Eclipses 16 Million Vertical Feet Skied in a Year, Officially Breaking His Own World Record Friends and fellow skiers have embraced the label “The Final Boss” for Racer Tom, a nod to how far he has pushed the world record for vertical feet skied. |… Industry News Brent Glogau | January 8, 2026 0 Comments
Racer Tom Eclipses 15 Million Vertical Feet Skied in 2025 Tom Hart recently went over 15 million vertical feet skied at Copper Mountain, CO. | Photo: Copper Mountain Thomas Hart, better known on the mountain as “Racer Tom,” has spent… Industry News Brent Glogau | November 19, 2025 0 Comments
The Top 11 Volunteer-Run Ski Hills Around the World …top lift reaches 5,774 feet (1,760 meters), with a lift-accessed vertical of 715 feet (218 meters). On-site amenities include a retail shop, ski and snowboard lessons, and extensive snowmaking facilities…. Brains Jacqui Davis | May 7, 2026 0 Comments
Father Skis 1 Million Vertical Feet to Raise Awareness for Blood Cancer …raised $450,000. The vertical challenge occurs throughout the winter season and invites skiers and snowboarders to track their vertical feet, compete, and support blood cancer research. Chen and friends at… Sophie Jacobs | April 14, 2026 0 Comments
Late Season Skiing in Europe: Top 19 Resorts for Spring Skiing …Resort Statistics: Vertical Drop – 904 feet, Annual Snowfall – 276 inches #18 Diavolezza/St. Moritz-Engadin, Switzerland Closing Date: May 3, 2026 Resort Statistics: Vertical Drop – 2,904 feet, Annual Snowfall… Brains Julia Schneemann | April 11, 2026 2 Comments
11 Largest Vertical Drop Chairlifts in North America, Ranked …Valley, ID – 3,138 feet The Challenger lift at Sun Valley is the only chair in North America with a vertical drop of more than 3,000 feet. | Credit: Sun… Brains Brett Currie | May 18, 2026 9 Comments
The 16 Greatest Independent Ski Resorts Left In the United States …Coast alpine vibe, Cannon Mountain is the place to go. The resort boasts over 2,000 vertical feet of steep, sustained fall-line skiing and is home to one of just two… Brains Kien Warren | February 4, 2026 12 Comments
Top 9 Longest T-Bars in North America …Length: 3,954 feet Vertical Drop: 1,230 feet Year Opened: 1984 Manufacturer: Doppelmayr The Horseshoe Bowl T-Bar at Breckenridge services both the North Bowl and the Horseshoe Bowl, which consists of… Brains Brett Currie | February 2, 2026 0 Comments
The 10 Biggest Ski Resorts in Western Canada …3,120 Vertical Drop: 5,620 feet Annual Snowfall: 413 inches Also located off the powder highway in British Columbia is Revelstoke. With the biggest vertical drop in North America, Revelstoke is… Brains Brett Currie | November 18, 2025 0 Comments
From 35 Acres to 8,171: The Biggest Ski Resort in Canada for Every Province …Blackcomb Skiable Acres: 8,171 Vertical Drop: 5,280 feet (1,609 meters) Runs: 200+ Lifts: 36 Snowfall: 408 inches (1,036 centimeters) Whistler Blackcomb is not only the biggest resort in British Columbia,… Brains Brett Currie | May 11, 2026 0 Comments
The 5 Flattest Ski Resorts in the U.S. …Holiday Facebook Mount Holiday in Michigan is mostly catered towards new skiers and snowboarders while also offering a terrain park for the more experienced. The resort claims 180 vertical feet… Brains Tyler Hatch | October 25, 2025 6 Comments
Revelstoke, BC, Trip Report: Skiing to Revel In and Stoked Après …more than 5,600 vertical feet, and terrain that flows from alpine bowls to perfectly spaced glades to confidence-boosting groomers—all anchored by a real-deal mountain town five minutes from the lifts…. Trip Report Bob Witowski | March 5, 2026 1 Comment
Missing the Slopes? Check Out the Top 5 Largest Ski Resorts in South America …South America’s first snowpark. Nevados de Chillán has 16 lifts and 2,854 feet (870 meters) of vertical drop. Cerro Castor is one of the world’s southernmost ski resorts. Situated near… Quinn Brophy | June 15, 2026 0 Comments
New York’s Adaptive Snowsports Programs Open Winter Adventure to All …Mountain Quick Stats Number of Trails: 115 Skiable Acres: 453 (biggest in New York) Vertical Drop: 2,537 feet Base Elevation: 1,063 feet Summit Elevation: 3,600 feet Whiteface Mountain (Adirondacks): The… Industry News Gregg Frantz | December 17, 2025 0 Comments
Kicking Horse, BC, Report: 4,314 Vertical Feet Of Kick A** Terrain, 85 Chutes, 75″ Snowpack, 212″ of Snowfall, & 12,873 Moguls …going. The run off the gondola is 4,314 vertical feet. Wind or wind? Image: SnowBrains Kicking Horse has the 6th-longest vertical drop in North America. We skied groomers all the… Conditions Report Miles Clark | December 28, 2025 0 Comments
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