Northern Rockies

The 10 Highest Ski/Snowboard Lesson Prices In North America for 2022-23

Learning how to ski or snowboard has never been cheap, but at the most prestigious destinations, this season’s lesson costs approach an entirely new tier of insanity.

Jackson Hole Thunder High-Speed Quad: A Crucial Upgrade Lands With a Boom

The Thunder pod contains some of Jackson Hole’s most popular terrain, and the upgrade brings a number of benefits to this already very competitive resort.

Grand Targhee Colter Upgrade: The U.S.’s Largest Lift Expansion Comes with Massive Impacts

This season’s largest North American lift-serviced expansion might be the best.

Skiing and the Environment: These Are the Resorts Leading the Sustainability Charge

Today’s winter sports world emits a significant carbon footprint, but several leading resorts are looking to change that.

Big Sky Upgrading Six Shooter Lift to Bubble Eight-Pack for 2024-25 Season

This upgrade should address one of the most egregious chokepoints at Montana’s largest ski resort.

Jackson Hole Implementing Higher Parking Prices, More Stringent Carpool Requirements for 2023-24

Prices are rising, and those parking in the Ranch lot will now need a carpool group of four or more to park for free.

Whitefish

This northern Montana resort isn’t the biggest out there, but as far as independent ski resorts go, it’s hard to beat.

Snow King

This small, local Wyoming resort offers cheap lift tickets and demanding slopes—and has seen significant revitalization for the 2021-22 season. But a number of shortcomings still make the mountain less than ideal for beginner and intermediate visitors.

Schweitzer

Despite its remote location and modest size, this Idaho panhandle resort offers a few solid advantages for destination-goers, especially during peak times.

Grand Targhee

This Wyoming resort isn’t the largest or craziest out there, but it offers incredible snow and a distinctive, remote vibe.

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.

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.

Jackson Hole

This Teton resort lives up to its extremely demanding reputation. Beginners need not apply.