The 9 Most Challenging Ski Resorts in North America Some people love the steep and deep. The challenge of big vertical, black diamonds, moguls, cliffs, and glades. For advanced skiers looking for something formidable, this list of the most challenging resorts is for you. #9 Palisades Tahoe, CA Palisades Tahoe is known for its legendary terrain. Deep powder, steep chutes, and big bowls give advanced skiers plenty of challenge. […] Brains Brent Thomas | March 14, 2025 3 Comments
Kicking Horse, BC, Report: Bowls and Ridges Report from March 7, 2025 Kicking Horse in British Columbia, Canada, is comprised of four bowls, complete with rowdy rideable ridges. The Golden Eagle Gondola takes riders from the base up the left-middle ridge, offering southside access to the Bowl Over and northside access to the Crystal Bowl. A ski and hike down the ridge provides access to the Terminator […] Conditions Report Nicky Blumm | March 11, 2025 0 Comments
What Separates a Double Black Diamond from a Black Diamond? In North America, the common metric for displaying terrain difficulty is by using a combination of colors and shapes. From easiest to most difficult the system goes green circle, blue square, black diamond, and double black diamond. Although there is a “common” method for trail rating, it’s important to note that there is no underlying organization that determines what each […] Brains Luke Guilford | March 5, 2025 3 Comments
Mission Ridge, WA, Report: Local Mountain With a Lot of Character Report from Sunday, March 3, 2024 Skiing I started the day with a quick 25-minute drive to Mission Ridge from Wenatchee, Washington. Parking was easy without the crowds you would typically find at busier resorts. I hopped on Chair 1, a two-seater from the base. It took me to the mid station where the main attraction, Chair 2 (a repurposed […] Conditions Report Brett Ploss | March 4, 2024 0 Comments
Grand Targhee, WY, Report: Best Tree Riding in the US? Brought to you by Visit Idaho and Ski Idaho Report from Wednesday, February 22, 2023 After today, I have snowboarded at over 25 resorts spanning across eight state lines; Grand Targhee easily just had the most fun tree runs I’ve ever been through. Targhee has over 2,500 acres of skiable terrain and averages around 500 inches (40+ feet!!) of annual snowfall. The quaint […] Conditions Report Jesse | February 23, 2023 0 Comments
Pebble Creek, ID: Presidents’ Day Powder, Trees, and Cliffs Brought to you by Visit Idaho and Ski Idaho Report from Monday, February 20, 2023 Snowboarding at Pebble Creek, Idaho, on Presidents’ Day was the most fun that I have had in a while. Despite the ski area only reporting a few inches of fresh snow overnight, it felt like much more than that. I cannot begin to explain how much this place […] Conditions Report Jesse | February 21, 2023 2 Comments
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Mount Bohemia, MI Offering a Lifetime Ski Pass Mount Bohemia, located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, is offering a lifetime pass to their ski resort. On Instagram, the mountain stated that: “Mount Bohemia will be selling lifetime season passes for $1,299. These season passes are good for 75 years. Sales will be limited to 100 people this year. Buy passes during season pass sale.” Even if $1,299 seems high […] Industry News Jesse | August 31, 2021 2 Comments
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