Vail

Off Peak Podcast Episode 3: A Crowded Affair

We discuss our recently published Northstar review and how the resort stacks up against other Tahoe destinations. We explain our crowd flow ratings in light of an atrociously long Vail lift line that went viral this season.

Vail Resorts Announces Operating Plans, Enhanced Epic Coverage for 2020-21 Season

In a letter this morning, Vail Resorts announced details on its 2020-21 operating plans. In addition to other capacity and policy changes, the company will require passholders to make reservations for access to all mountains.

Multiple North American Resorts Opening Tomorrow, November 20

Vail, Heavenly, Northstar, Park City, and Killington are set to open for the 2020-21 season tomorrow, November 20. We’ve detailed the opening-week access details for each of these mountains here.

State of 2020-21 Resort Operations

With COVID-19 cases continuing to persist across North America, we’re seeing some resorts tighten capacity restrictions or push back openings, either voluntarily or by state mandate. As you debate whether to book a trip this season, we’ve decided to aggregate all we know in one place.

Vail Resorts Just Announced A Massive Series of Infrastructure Upgrades for 2022-23. Here Are Our Initial Thoughts.

Vail just announced a series of comprehensive investments across all of its resort regions, including 19 lift upgrades and one lodge upgrade. Destination resorts affected include Whistler Blackcomb, Keystone, Vail, Breckenridge, Park City, Northstar, Heavenly, Stowe, and Mount Snow.

Vail Resorts Announces 2021-22 Operating Plans, Will Not Require Reservations

Vail Resorts announced details on its 2021-22 operating plans today. Normal policies will largely return for outdoor experiences, while COVID-specific guidelines will remain chiefly for indoor activities.

Vail

With expansive, diverse terrain and modern lifts, this top-of-the-line resort competes well with the best in the country.