Wyoming

Jackson Hole Adding Bootpack to Rendezvous Peak, Details Additional Operational Plans

Jackson Hole provided additional information on 2020-21 season operations today. Guests will be able to hike to Rendezvous Peak on account of tram restrictions, and passholders will not need to make reservations.

Alterra Releases 2020-21 Lift Ticket and Ikon Pass Reservation Policies (Many Resorts Don’t Require One)

Alterra released their initial ticket and pass policies for the upcoming winter today. Many Ikon resorts, including the overwhelming majority of unlimited destinations, will not require reservations. However, multi-day pass products for Alterra-owned mountains will be severely limited.

Master Plan Deep Dive: Snow King

Last week, Snow King received approval from the USFS to proceed with its master plan, clearing a major hurdle to implement the ambitious expansion. In the wake of this news, we decided to take a look at the plan’s most notable proposals and potential impacts for seasons to come.

Epic or Ikon: Which Should You Choose?

Today is the last day to buy an Epic Pass before prices go up for the third, and likely final, time tomorrow. In this piece, we’ll aim to shed light on the differences between Ikon and Epic—and whether either is worth getting during these uncertain times.

Squaw/Alpine Opens A Day Early, Several Other North American Resorts Open This Week

Multiple North American resorts open for the 2020-21 season this week. We’ve detailed the opening-week access details for each of these mountains here.

Jackson Hole Offering 50% off Lift Tickets for Season Passholders to Other Resorts

From November 26, 2020 to December 18, 2020—and again from March 15, 2021 to April 18, 2021—Wyoming’s Jackson Hole is offering 50% off lift tickets for anyone with a valid 2020-21 ski resort season pass from anywhere in the world.

Snow King

This small, local Wyoming resort offers cheap lift tickets and demanding slopes—and has seen significant revitalization for the 2021-22 season. But a number of shortcomings still make the mountain less than ideal for beginner and intermediate visitors.

Grand Targhee

This Wyoming resort isn’t the largest or craziest out there, but it offers incredible snow and a distinctive, remote vibe.

Jackson Hole

This Teton resort lives up to its extremely demanding reputation. Beginners need not apply.