Pacific Northwest

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.

Getting to Washington State Ski Resorts: A Comprehensive Guide

As the Seattle metropolitan area continues to grow, your choice of transportation to the Evergreen State's most popular mountains can significantly affect your trip experience.

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 Express Six-Pack: A Much-Needed Upgrade for Oregon’s Most Overworked Lift

Mount Hood Meadows’ first six-pack may not be the most “in your face” upgrade, but the new lift brings several crowd flow, comfort, and resiliency enhancements to the resort’s most crowded terrain pod.

North America’s Ski Season Has Seen a Significant Rebound. Will It Last?

A series of very wintry weather events have given much needed jump starts to ski seasons across Canada and the US. However, a number of less-than-ideal factors have reared their ugly heads over the past few weeks.

Mount Bachelor Skyliner Six-Pack: A Major Capacity Upgrade, But How Noticeable?

This Oregon resort’s first six-pack may not sit in its most popular terrain pod, but the new lift brings important capacity and resiliency benefits.