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Credit: WeatherBell The best skiing weather in this cycle stays focused on the Alberta Rockies, where Lake Louise is lined up for 44 cm to 67 cm and Banff Sunshine for 36 cm to 53 cm by early Sunday. West of the divide, snowfall looks much less productive through Saturday, with only modest refreshes at…

Bogus Basin conditions on March 16, 2026. The resort will close for the season on Sunday. | Photo: Bogus Basin Facebook Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, Idaho, will close for the winter on Sunday, March 22, resort officials announced, as unseasonably warm temperatures accelerate the end of an already thin snow season. “With the warm…

Select from a large range of the latest gear rentals from top brands, including Salomon, Stockli, Burton, Nordica, and Rossignol. | Photo: Vail Resorts Vail Resorts unveils plans to transform the rentals experience for every skier and rider; a multi-year roadmap to bring more choice, convenience, and personalization to all gear rentals Next season, anyone…

From the slopes to the sea, save your skin. | Photo: Aloe Up Spring is, in my opinion, one of the most unique and exciting times of the ski season. As the days get longer and the temperatures get warmer, the sun’s angle gets higher, and the goggle tan starts to show. It’s important to…

Carving the empty slopes in pristine condition. Credit: Tamarack Resort Tamarack Resort, Idaho, is America’s only official ski, golf, and lake resort. The mountain is located just 90 miles north of Boise and in winter sees 300 inches of average annual snowfall. It boasts 1,610 skiable acres, 2,800 feet of vertical drop, and 57 named…

Glacier Torre. | Image: SnowBrains Across the European Alps as well as the polar regions, glaciers are disappearing at a pace that is alarming scientists and reshaping landscapes. But the process is often misunderstood. While rising temperatures do cause ice to melt, many glaciers today are vanishing not simply because they are melting—but because they…

Lookout Pass had a snowy mid-March stretch. | Photo: Lookout Pass It’s not over until the fat lady sings! And she’s still singing Christmas carols in Montana. As of last Friday, March 13, Montana resorts reported up to 29 inches of snowfall with the latest storm. Storm totals ranged from:  Lost Trail Ski Area: 29”…

Brought to you by Snake River Brewing Report from March 15, 2025 The light board on the shack at the top of the tram read 00F when I stepped off just before 9 am yesterday. The wind was blowing 23 mph from the west. The combination of 0°F and 23 mph was keenly felt as we…

Lindsey Vonn on course at Tarvisio, Italy. | Image: Getty Images American ski legend Lindsey Vonn says she is not ready to discuss whether she will return to ski racing following the devastating injuries she sustained at the 2026 Winter Olympics, telling fans and followers that her focus remains solely on recovery. In a pair…

Taos gives access to 1,294 skiable acres. Image: New Mexico Magazine For the first time ever, Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, is offering pass assurance for the upcoming ski season. Following the resort’s announcement of the start of 2026-27 pass sales, which include 6 different pass options, Taos also announced they would be including pass…