Squaw Valley

2023 PeakRankings Mountain Score and Rankings Adjustments: Full Changes

Dozens of mountains see score changes reflecting on-mountain improvements, while we’ve made a few category tweaks to better reflect overall resort experiences.

Skiing, Wine, & Spirits: What to Drink, Based on Which Destination You Hit

Our team has partnered with a wine and spirits expert to identify the perfect complements for your next destination trip

Palisades Tahoe Terrain Zones Ranked: Forgettable to Must-Hit

This iconic California ski resort offers legitimately standout terrain, but you’ll have to navigate your way through some less-than-enjoyable areas first.

Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts Ranked for Experts: Forgettable to Truly Extreme

We rank the Tahoe ski areas by the quality of their double-black-diamond terrain, and we highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each one.

The Most Challenging Ski Resorts in North America

The toughest ski resorts in North America will turn your idea of what a physical trail can be upside down. In this piece, we call out the 10 most extreme mountains out there—and explain why they’re so difficult.

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.

Palisades Tahoe

Two of Tahoe’s best ski areas have now been linked as one continuous lift-served destination, but the resort still functions as two separate mountains in many ways.