Arapahoe Basin runs when other resorts don't - opening in October and frequently skiing into June. But this high-altitude workhorse trades amenities for snowfall and challenging terrain that skews heavily expert.
Snow Space Salzburg has released full specs for the new Grafenberg gondola opening winter 2026/27. The 10-person, ~3km system replaces three lifts dating back to 1985, doubles capacity to 4,000 per hour, and includes a new mid-station directly at the G-Link for faster Wagrain-Flachau connections. The old Grafenberg Express 1 gondola gets a second life at Monte Popolo ski area.
Ordino Arcalís sits in Andorra's northwest corner, trading après-ski polish for terrain that actually challenges. With 685 vertical metres and nearly 6 metres of annual snowfall, this is where Andorra's serious skiers come when the lower resorts turn slushy.
Les Mosses sits in the Vaud Alps with 40 kilometres of exclusively beginner and intermediate terrain spread across 495 vertical metres. This is Swiss skiing for families who want reliable conditions without fighting lift queues or navigating expert-only couloirs.
Arabba Marmolada sits at the intersection of the Sella Ronda circuit and access to the Marmolada glacier. With 1,823 metres of vertical and direct links into the Dolomiti Superski, it's a base village that prioritises ski touring over après.
Buttermilk doesn't pretend to be Aspen's big mountain - it's the area's designated learning terrain with 35% beginner runs. But look past the marketing and you'll find a properly designed progression mountain with enough intermediate and park terrain to justify the Aspen price tag.
Utah's Eagle Point Resort has suffered catastrophic losses after the Cottonwood Fire tore through the Tushar Mountains, destroying the Lower Lodge and multiple condominiums. The human-caused blaze reached nearly 60,000 acres with zero containment as of Wednesday - and worsening weather is forecast for the weekend. The resort has confirmed it will remain closed for a considerable time.
This linked Bernese Oberland resort spreads 86 kilometres of trails across classic Swiss villages, with over half the terrain marked for beginners. The statistics raise questions about whether there's enough here for accomplished skiers.
Greek Peak's 290 metres of vertical won't impress anyone coming from the Rockies, but its position 40 minutes from Syracuse and aggressive snowmaking programme have sustained a family ski operation here since 1958. Here's what the numbers actually mean on the ground.
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