Stowe

Vail Resorts Axes Trail Maps at All Its Resorts

A traditional ski resort staple is disappearing from Vail Resorts mountains, with environmental concerns spearheading the decision.

State of 2021-22 Ski Resort Operating Plans, Opening Dates, and Updates

In the wake of the rapidly spreading COVID-19 Omicron variant, several resorts have added new mask mandates. No outdoor capacity restrictions have been reinstated as of yet.

Are Vail Resorts Mountains Really Struggling to Open their Terrain? We Took a Look.

In recent days, Vail Resorts has come under fire for not opening terrain fast enough at several resorts. Given the gravity of these claims, we’ve decided to investigate whether Vail Resorts has really struggled to match its competitors’ terrain offerings—and if so, how far they are lagging behind.

Stowe Implementing New Paid Parking Policy Covering Most Lots for 2022-23

The Vermont resort has made the decision to implement paid parking on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays at popular lots. The decision has implications for traffic and crowd flow during peak times.

Score Changes: Multiple Resorts Struggle to Handle Increased Crowds

In the wake of unprecedented resort traffic, we are dropping the Crowd Flow scores for several mountains, including seven owned by Vail Resorts.

State of Incomplete Lift Projects for the 2022-23 Season

Even as of the December holiday period, several resorts have not completed critical new chairlift and gondola projects. This page is intended to provide the most up-to-date information on the projects that have not been completed, and will be updated on a regular cadence.

Stowe

Despite a few logistical flaws, this classic Vermont resort holds its own against the best on the East Coast.