Once the realm of dedicated ski bums, backcountry skiing grew alongside ticket prices and lift lines, with popularity exploding in the pandemic.

The story of how nine skiers were killed, and six survived, in the deadliest avalanche in modern California history.

The recent nine-fatality ski tragedy in California is analyzed in relation to four "heuristic traps": familiarity, social ...

Traveling to Tahoe on public transit can be worth it, especially for the views — but you’ll need to be a flexible traveler.

After a huge February storm and a dry winter, Tahoe resorts are watching March forecasts to see if the Sierra could still deliver a "Miracle March." ...

Anton Auzans and Jim Hamilton were able to escape from the slide that killed nine other skiers, including three from Marin, ...

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Midwest Family Ski Resort's Lusten, Granite Peak, and Snowriver ski areas are joining the IKON Pass for the 2026/27 season.

More resorts in the Midwest have joined the Ikon program. Skiers aged 23 to 28 can get a Base Pass discount, too.

Aspen Snowmass has announced it will join the Ikon Base Pass for the upcoming 2026/27 winter season, offering five days of access to Snowmass with select blackout dates.

Deep snow bases + spring temps ahead. Up North's biggest ski resorts are embracing the warmth and bluebird days.