Initial Impressions: Mammoth

Yesterday, we spent our first day at Mammoth—perhaps the most popular U.S. mountain we haven’t ranked yet. We mainly explored what we believe to be the Main, Mill, and Summit areas. Here are our initial thoughts.

Is Alta Good for Beginners?

We look at Alta’s Sunnyside area, which hosts the resort’s beginner terrain.

Master Plan Deep Dive: Steamboat

We hone in on Steamboat’s USFS-approved 2019 Master Development Plan Amendment, which proposes multiple lift upgrades and a terrain expansion.

Observations From Heavenly’s Opening Weekend

Our ranker-in-chief Sam stopped by Heavenly on November 21, 2020, during its opening weekend. Here, he shares some thoughts on the experience.

Epic or Ikon: Which Should You Choose?

Today is the last day to buy an Epic Pass before prices go up for the third, and likely final, time tomorrow. In this piece, we’ll aim to shed light on the differences between Ikon and Epic—and whether either is worth getting during these uncertain times.

Observations From Northstar’s Opening Day

Our ranker-in-chief Sam stopped by Northstar on its opening day. Here, he shares some thoughts on the experience.