Cali Pass

Copper Reopens No-Reservation Parking

Starting now, Copper will no longer require parking reservations for access to the free Alpine and Far East lots.

Arapahoe Basin to Continue Limiting Tickets and Passes Post-COVID

A-Basin will only release a limited number of tickets and passes for 2021-22, and 10% fewer unrestricted season passes will be available.

Reservation Restrictions Lifted at Several Ikon Resorts

Access to Aspen/Snowmass, Brighton, Crystal, and Winter Park is now completely reservation-free. Parking reservations have been completely eliminated at Killington and Pico, while these restrictions have been considerably relaxed at Copper, Eldora, and Snowbird.

Whistler Blackcomb Closed For The Season Due to COVID Spike

The province of British Columbia has ordered Whistler Blackcomb to close starting at midnight tonight. Resort operations are set for suspension through April 19, and the Whistler side is likely now closed for the season.

Last Day to Defer 2020-21 Ikon Pass to 2021-22

Tomorrow, April 11, 2021, is the last day for 2020-21 Ikon Pass holders who did not use their pass this season to defer the credit to the 2021-22 season. Credits will start appearing in passholder accounts on April 19.

We’ve Refined the Way We Measure Skiable Acres. Some Resorts See Size Score Changes.

Some resorts measure their acreage by total footprint, which doesn’t always comprise entirely skiable terrain. Others measure their acreage by skiable terrain only, but don’t include parts of the resort that are technically in-bounds but not skiable. To remedy this issue, we employed an acreage calculator to determine the true skiable footprint within the bounds of each resort.

Dodge Ridge

The closest ski area to the Bay Area offers lower traffic than Tahoe, but it’s hurt by limited snowmaking and outdated lift infrastructure.

China Peak

While it’s no substitute for a true destination ski resort, this Central California mountain offers admirable terrain variety within a convenient driving distance of Fresno.

Bear Valley

This Northern California resort has interesting terrain for skiers and riders of all ability levels as well as a unique and isolated feel, but it lacks the infrastructure to fully compete with the best resorts in the state.