Oregon

Summer Ski Resorts: Are They Worth the Trip?

Is skiing during the warmest time of year a crazy idea—or is it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? We’ve prepared a comprehensive analysis on whether this type of trip is right for you.

What’s New at Every Destination Ski Resort: 2023-24

Over the past few years, ski resorts have absolutely exploded with new investments. And this upcoming season is perhaps the craziest one yet—across the North American ski scene, more than 30 major ski resorts are in for some sort of serious upgrade.

Best Tree Skiing Resorts in North America

We highlight the top North American ski areas for tree, glade, and woods skiing, and we highlight what makes each one especially stand out.

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.

North American Ski Resort Regions Ranked By Reliability: 2023-24

We highlight which ski regions are most likely to have their terrain open as advertised when you book a destination ski trip there.

North America Is Having a Historically Bad Snow Year So Far. Here’s What This Means.

Every major US and Canada ski resort has had a slow start to the season. In this piece, we go through each region one by one and explain the current situation on the ground.

Mount Hood Skibowl

This small, no-frills mountain offers less crowded slopes and extensive night skiing close to Portland.

Timberline Lodge

North America’s only four-season outdoor ski resort provides a one-of-a-kind summer experience but fails to stand out during the core winter season.

Mount Hood Meadows

Mount Hood’s largest ski resort boasts diverse terrain and a reasonably large footprint. High-alpine areas are subject to extremely variable opening

Mount Bachelor

Inconsistent openings for its most unique terrain seriously hurt this massive Oregon resort’s practicality as a destination ski area.

Mount Ashland

This southern Oregon resort suffers from its tiny size and dated infrastructure, though surprisingly extensive advanced terrain and great views help it stand out among local resorts.