We have 6 lifts operating today, including the Madonna 1 Lift. The Village Lift is presently on wind hold. We currently have 55 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depth of 10 to 48 inches. 27 trails have been groomed for today, […]
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Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. Smuggs, along with many other Resorts celebrated the life of Snowboard innovator Jake Burton today! And what a day… sunny, blues skies, temps in the 60s, and 76 of 78 trails open. Thank you JAKE. Skiing on Midway. The post A Beautiful Day for Jake appeared first on Smugglers’ Notch Resort […]
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The cabin detachment at Western Canada’s Kicking Horse was the ninth serious North American ski lift malfunction this winter. Photo credit: Brandon Shaw When you get on a ski lift, the prospect of your chair falling off the line is a thing of nightmare fuel. But for those who’ve decided to ski or […]
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Earlier today, Alterra released the Ikon Pass product suite for the 2025-26 season. Adults can purchase a full Ikon Pass, which comes with unlimited access to 18 resorts and no holiday blackout dates, for $1,329—an increase of 6% from last year. An Ikon Base Pass, which offers unlimited access to 14 resorts with holiday blackouts, […]
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On Tuesday, Vail Resorts announced its suite of Epic Pass products for the 2025-26 winter season. Access will remain similar to last year, meaning Epic’s terms will likely continue to undercut its main competitor, the Ikon Pass, although prices have increased across all levels of passes. The top-of-the-line Epic Pass, which offers unlimited access with […]
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Scott Vest Airflow W’s RRP: £140 Now £112 The SCOTT Airflow Women’s Vest has quickly become one of my favourite pieces of skiing gear. From the very first run, I could tell that comfort had been a top priority in its design. The lightweight build made it effortlessly wearable; I almost forgot I had it […]
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The Indy Pass is guaranteeing at least 250 alpine and cross-country partners for the upcoming 2025-26 season—and will offer purchasers their money back if it cannot achieve this guarantee by this December. The Indy Pass just dropped some major updates for the 2025-26 season, including a streamlined renewal process, a promise of even […]
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MOUNTAIN SCORE #1 East Coast 66 #50 Overall WRITTEN REVIEW MOUNTAIN STATS CATEGORY BREAKDOWN See our criteria 6 Snow: 5 Resiliency: 4 Size: 6 Terrain Diversity: 7 Challenge: 8 Lifts: 7 Crowd Flow: 6 Facilities: 7 Navigation: 10 Mountain Aesthetic: GOOD TO KNOW 1-Day Ticket: $121-$166 CAD ($84-$116 USD) Pass Affiliation: Mountain Collective […]
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If you’ve never put on a pair of skis before, entering the winter sports world can be daunting. Skiing and snowboarding bring a feeling of exhilaration unlike any other winter activity, but unfortunately, the barrier to entry can feel quite high for those just starting—especially adults. But luckily, it doesn’t have to be that […]
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MOUNTAIN SCORE #7 in the Northern Rockies 66 #46 Overall WRITTEN REVIEW MOUNTAIN STATS VIDEO REVIEW CATEGORY BREAKDOWN See our criteria 8 Snow: 6 Resiliency: 6 Size: 6 Terrain Diversity: 10 Challenge: 3 Lifts: 7 Crowd Flow: 7 Facilities: 6 Navigation: 7 Mountain Aesthetic: GOOD TO KNOW 1-Day Ticket: $82-$97 Pass Affiliation: None […]
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