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Winter Park, CO, Trip Report: A Destination Ski Resort Aiming to Strike the Perfect Balance—With High Stakes

Winter Park Base Area

Winter Park Report from February 2025 One of the most common storylines seen across North America in today’s continually expanding ski scene is the overcrowding and overpricing of mountain towns. Jackson Hole, Aspen, Lake Tahoe, Park City, Telluride, Stowe. These incredible ski resorts offer visitors a tremendous ski experience, but they have struggled in recent years to support the communities […]

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Liam Abbott | April 18, 2025
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Hunter Mountain, NY, Report: A Return to Vail Resorts for the First Time in 6 Years

Hunter Mountain

Hunter Mountain condition report from Friday, April 4 to Sunday, April 6, 2025 As I approached the end of my most recent ski season, there was one fact that I was most proud to share– this season alone, I was able to visit 18 new ski areas across North America, bringing the total number of ski areas I have visited […]

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Liam Abbott | April 9, 2025
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Owl’s Head, QC, Report: One of the Best Views of Any East Coast Ski Resort

Owl's Head Colorado

Report from Thursday, March 27th, 2025 The last few times I visited Owl’s Head in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, I was treated to overcast skies and falling snow. At most resorts, this would be the dream, and there would be no complaints, but I’ve been to Owl’s Head enough times to know that plentiful snow isn’t where this ski […]

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Liam Abbott | March 30, 2025
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La Clusaz, France, Report: Skiing in the Footsteps of a Legend

Report from March 17, 2025 – La Clusaz, France Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, La Clusaz is a resort steeped in both history and tradition, offering everything from challenging terrain to a vibrant, passionate mountain culture. Known for its world-class freeride scene and stunning alpine vistas, it’s a favorite destination for skiers of all kinds. The resort […]

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Brett Ploss | March 23, 2025
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Montage Mountain, PA, Report: One of the Trickiest Places to Ski in America

Montage Mountain White Lightning

Montage Mountain Report from Tuesday, March 11, 2025 When you think of some of the most difficult places to ski in America, Montage Mountain just outside of Scranton, Pennsylvania, probably does not come to mind. Instead, you might think of major West Coast ski resorts such as Jackson Hole, Kicking Horse, or Palisades Tahoe. While the terrain at those resorts […]

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Liam Abbott | March 13, 2025
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Dartmouth Skiway, NH, Report: The Ivy League’s Finest Skiing

Dartmouth Upper Howard Chivers

Report from Sunday, March 2, 2025 Whenever I happen to be passing by an esteemed U.S. College, I make an effort to stop by and check the place out. Names such as Harvard, Standford, Yale, and Princeton are ingrained in North American culture and I see these visits as fascinating opportunities to experience a place we often hear so much […]

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Liam Abbott | March 10, 2025
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Arapahoe Basin, CO, Report: An Early March Powder Day

A Basin Powder

Report from March 4, 2025 While temperatures around the United States are slowly rising, Summit County, Colorado, is not ready to call it quits on snowfall just yet. Resorts across the county received consistent snowfall over the last 48 hours, prompting skiers and snowboarders to grab their powder gear for some fresh lines. Resort parking lots quickly filled with people […]

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Quinn Brophy | March 6, 2025
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Kelly Canyon, ID, Report: Exploring East Idaho’s Best-Kept Ski Secret with Endless Potential

Report from March 2, 2025 – Kelly Canyon, Idaho Situated just outside Idaho Falls, Kelly Canyon Resort, Idaho, is an inviting, family-friendly destination that combines the charm of a local hill with the allure of a hidden gem for skiers and snowboarders alike. Nestled partially in the stunning Targhee National Forest, the resort offers diverse terrain, a warm community atmosphere, […]

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Brett Ploss | March 3, 2025
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Copper Mountain, CO, Report: A Mountain With Many Identities

Copper Mountain Alpine Chair

Report from Sunday, February 16, 2025 For most ski resorts, it is easy to sum up who the resort best caters to or what the resort is known for. Steamboat is known for its intermediate glades, Vail is known for its legendary back bowls, and Arapahoe Basin is an expert-only paradise. Copper Mountain, on the other hand, cannot be as […]

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Liam Abbott | February 24, 2025
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Whiteface, NY, Report: Skiing With Local Legend Jeff Hopkins

Report from Thursday, January 9, 2025 We arrived at Whiteface Mountain, New York, in the early afternoon, approaching the largest vertical drop in the Northeast. The scenery along the way was breathtaking, with snow-covered peaks and towering evergreens setting the tone for our visit. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the local legend, Jeff Hopkins. A late-start skier with large […]

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Brett Ploss | January 13, 2025
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Gore Mountain, NY, Report: Last Day of the Winds, Snow on the Way

Report from Thursday, January 9, 2025 After a two-hour drive from Burlington, Vermont, we arrived at Gore Mountain, the largest ski resort in New York State. The temperature was a biting four degrees Fahrenheit, with wind chills at the summit plummeting to a staggering -45 degrees. This marked the third consecutive day of a rare wind phenomenon, with gusts reaching […]

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Brett Ploss | January 13, 2025
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Monarch Mountain, CO, Report: The Calm Before The Storm

Report from December 23 As of Monday, December 23, the great state of Colorado has seen negligible snowfall this month. My expectations were beyond exceeded though, skiing the all natural snow on a gorgeous day at Monarch Mountain. One long-timer told me that this Christmas-week Monday was the busiest weekday at Monarch he has seen in 28 years, a great […]

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Logan Tepper | December 26, 2024
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Wolf Creek Ski Area, CO, Conditions Report: Strong Early Season Conditions as the 85th Season Ramps Up

Report from November 24, 2024 Wolf Creek Ski Area, Colorado, opened a month ago as the first major ski resort in North America. Wolf Creek opened 100% of its terrain by mid-November, the earliest ski area in the country to claim that feat, thanks to its usual early-season snow. So it was high time to pay a visit, especially after […]

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Brett Ploss | November 26, 2024
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Shawnee Mountain, PA, Report: Summer Skiing on an Early Last Day of the Season

Report from Sunday, March 17 For anyone who has ventured out skiing on the East Coast, I am sure they can attest that this season has not been the best for the region. Constantly swinging temperatures have left the season so unpredictable that at many times throughout the year, the season would go from looming at large to being inundated […]

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Liam Abbott | March 19, 2024
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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 […]

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Brett Ploss | March 4, 2024
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White Pass, WA, Report: Midweek Days are DEEP

Report from Monday, March 3, 2024 Skiing I drove from Yakima around 6:30 a.m. since the forecast called for sun. I parked right at the base, threw my skins on, and walked up across the street from White Pass, Washington. Seeing the early morning sun shining from behind the White Pass after a fresh blanket of snow was incredible. It […]

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Brett Ploss | March 4, 2024
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Mount Baker, WA, Report: Much Needed Snow has Arrived

Report from Saturday, March 2, 2024 Skiing Mount Baker, Washington, has been on my bucket list for a while. After hearing about the incoming storms this past week through today, I found time to make it. With over 60” of fresh snow in the past week alone, the area looked like a new mountain compared to the low snow winter […]

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Brett Ploss | March 4, 2024
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Powder Mountain, UT, Report: Average Days Don’t Exist Here

Report from Sunday, February 25, 2025 The first wow moment was pulling into the parking lot on top of the mountain. Let alone the short 35-minute drive from downtown Ogden, Utah. I parked at Timberline Lodge, the middle of the three offered at the resort. From there, waiting on the rope to drop at 9 a.m. rather than a lift […]

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Brett Ploss | February 26, 2024
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Revelstoke, BC, Conditions Report: Dreamy Terrain

Report from February 6-7, 2024 Revelstoke, British Columbia, is perhaps the most glorious place on earth and a place we’ve been dreaming about since we were last here. Our return to the hallowed slopes was heralded by several centimeters of snow and a storm day. Revelstoke has seen 556 cm (219 inches) of snowfall this season, so it was promising […]

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Nicky Blumm | February 8, 2024
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Nubs Nob, MI, Report: Gem of Michigan Skiing

  Report from February 4, 2024 Nubs Nob is located about 90 minutes from Traverse City, Michigan. An independent resort with 427 vertical feet, 248 acres, eight chairlifts, and 315 snowmaking guns, it’s one of the best local hills in Michigan. If you have your own equipment, there is even a free beginners area. Skiing After parking, it was a […]

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Brett Ploss | February 8, 2024
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