Mountain Collective

Planning a Ski Trip on a Budget: How to Toe the Line Between Your Vacation and Wallet

The savviest budgeting tricks can save you hundreds of dollars on your ski trip, even at the highest-end destinations.

Breckenridge vs. Copper: Which Should You Choose?

An in-depth comparison review of Copper and Breckenridge, two popular ski resorts in the Colorado Front Range west of Denver.

Big Sky vs. Jackson Hole: Which Should You Choose?

An in-depth comparison review of Big Sky and Jackson Hole, two popular ski resorts in the Northern Rockies.

Big Sky Eliminates Extra-Cost Tram Charge For Day Ticket Holders

For the 2024-25 season, Big Sky’s extra-cost add-on charge for its Lone Peak Tram will be no more—for select visitors.

Epic vs. Ikon vs. Mountain Collective vs. Indy: Which Should You Choose?

With Ikon Pass prices going up after April 14—and the chance to secure Epic Pass buddy tickets expiring after April 10—we’ve compiled all you need to know to make a decision on your next multi-resort pass product.

Buttermilk

Aspen’s beginner-centric mountain offers a good learning environment and excellent terrain parks, but the area is otherwise uncompetitive and overpriced.

Sun Valley - Dollar Mountain

Sun Valley’s beginner zone is way too small and variable to warrant a trip to on its own. But for those in town already, its unconventional footprint may be worth stopping by.

Sugarloaf

Maine’s largest ski area is a competitive East Coast choice, but it’s a hard sell against more conveniently-located alternatives.

Taos

This New Mexico resort is no substitute for the larger destinations, but it brings a distinct vibe that adventurous travelers will appreciate.

Aspen Mountain

The oldest Aspen ski area offers incredible views of town on a relatively compact footprint, but the resort could use logistical enhancements in lower-mountain areas.

Snowmass

The largest resort in the Aspen conglomerate is one of the best in Colorado, delivering a well-rounded experience worthy of the asking price.

Panorama

This remote Canadian resort brings impressive vertical and a ton of character, but it may not offer quite as well-rounded of an overall mountain experience as some competitors.

Crested Butte

This striking Colorado resort is an expert’s paradise. Reasonable ticket prices counterbalance limited terrain offerings for other demographics.

Sun Valley

This Idaho mountain offers a world-class terrain experience for families, but snow and conditions are not as consistent as at other Rockies resorts. Despite a recent terrain expansion, the mountain still isn’t ideal for experts.

Aspen Highlands

While modestly sized, this Aspen resort offers a surprisingly local feel and a diverse, demanding expert footprint.

Big Sky (With Tram Add-On)

This massive resort offers one of the most well-rounded terrain experiences in North America, but a number of logistical problems persist.

Big Sky

This massive resort offers one of the most well-rounded terrain experiences in North America, but a number of logistical problems persist.

Snowbasin

Despite a lack of on-site lodging, this Utah resort stays competitive thanks to diverse hills, striking peaks, and top-of-the-line facilities.

Alta

This Utah resort prohibits snowboarding and offers limited slopeside lodging, but it receives some of the best, most consistent snow anywhere in North America.