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These Are the Best Value Ski Destination Lift Tickets In North America This Winter

All of these resorts offer well-above-average on-mountain experiences for lift ticket prices that undercut scores of similarly good competitors—and if you didn’t pick up an Epic or Ikon pass product before the season started, it’s hard to have your dollar go further than at these peaks.

Learning to Ski or Snowboard: Beginner-Friendly Destination Resorts

If you choose not to learn locally—or don’t have the option to—these resorts offer some of the best beginner bargains and general learning experiences out there

Alterra Debuts 2023-24 Ikon Passes With Significant Base Plus Price Increase; Taos Leaves Base Pass

The company has increased the cost of its mid-tier Base Plus Pass by more than 14% versus last season, making it a tough sell against the full Ikon Pass.

Visiting Tahoe During A Record Snowfall Year: What to Expect

Tahoe's recent storm patterns have resulted in accumulation levels not measured in decades—and in some cases, ever. In this piece, we’ll go through the wildest aspects of heading to Tahoe for a ski trip this season—both positive and negative—and how they might impact your ski vacation.

Epic Pass Buyer’s Guide: A Breakdown of How to Hack the Full, Local, and Day Pass Products

Epic Pass Buyer’s Guide: A Breakdown of How to Hack the Full, Local, and Day Pass Products

Sierra-at-Tahoe Fire Recovery: A Forced But Incredible Ski Resort Transformation

An in-depth analysis of Sierra-at-Tahoe's recovery from the Caldor Fire, which caused significant damage to the resort in August 2021.

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The closest ski area to the Bay Area offers lower traffic than Tahoe, but it’s hurt by limited snowmaking and outdated lift infrastructure.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