Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, and also the last day to lock in the lowest prices on Epic Passes for the 2024-2025 winter ski season.
By M. Scott Smith | May 18, 2024 1 News
Vail Resorts has begun selling its line of Epic Pass products for the 2024/2025 winter season, even as lifts continue running at many of its properties across the U.S. A range of passes is available to Mid-Atlantic skiers and boarders including the Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass, Northeast Value Pass, and Epic Day Pass.
By M. Scott Smith | March 21, 2024 3 News
Over 900" of snow in one season. That was the record set by some Utah ski areas during the epic 2022-2023 winter season, and DCSki Columnist Jim Kenney was there to experience it, logging 62 ski days in the state at areas including Snowbird, Alta, Brighton, Solitude, and Sundance. Jim recaps his season as he personally researched Utah's claim to the greatest snow on Earth.
By Jim Kenney | November 14, 2023 4 Firsthand Report
After receiving a new hip, DCSki Columnist Matthew Graham was worried about how it would affect his ability to ski. He answered this question in a January, 2023 trip to West Virginia's Snowshoe Mountain Resort. Matthew describes his experience in this Firsthand Report.
By Matthew Graham | February 18, 2023 2 Feature Story
Robbie Allen's search for off-the-beaten-track ski areas has taken him to California's Mount Baldy Resort, located a short drive from Los Angeles. He describes his visit to the old-school resort.
By Robbie Allen | February 23, 2024 5 Further Afield
DCSki Columnist Lou Botta is on a quest to visit every New Hampshire ski area. He recently swung by Tenney Mountain, a classic, old-school ski area that emerged from a ten-year closure better than ever. He describes his trip in this report.
Brian Head Resort, located at the southern end of Utah near stunning national parks like Zion and Bryce, offers a unique ski experience with its high base elevation of 9,600 feet, red rock vistas, and family-friendly atmosphere. While lacking the extensive infrastructure and nightlife of larger resorts, it makes up for it with affordable lift tickets, uncrowded slopes, and a relaxed vibe. Robbie Allen checks in with a Firsthand Report from Brian Head.
By Robbie Allen | November 23, 2024 1 Further Afield
DCSki Columnist Robbie Allen continues to trek across the country looking for off-the-beaten-track ski areas. His latest find is just outside the glittering lights of Las Vegas: Lee Canyon, the only ski resort in southern Nevada.
By Robbie Allen | January 23, 2024 3 What's New
In DCSki's Interview Series, we take a look at interesting people who have a connection to the mountains. We recently interviewed Ted McDowell, who joined Pennsylvania's Ski Roundtop as General Manager last season.
By M. Scott Smith | January 19, 2024 1 Interview Series
DCSki's Editor visited Pennsylvania's Liberty Mountain Resort on February 21, 2024, finding great snow conditions, sunny skies, and a friendly vibe. He filed this Firsthand Report.
By M. Scott Smith | February 21, 2024 3 Firsthand Report
DCSki's Editor made his first local turns of the season at Whitetail Resort. Recent sub-freezing temperatures and natural snow have made Whitetail's slopes look and ski more like a western ski area. He describes his visit in this story.
By M. Scott Smith | January 9, 2025 3 Firsthand Report
Epic and Ikon Passes are both set to rise in price October 11 and 12, 2023, respectively.
By M. Scott Smith | October 8, 2023 1 News
