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Tim Sohn, Bloomberg
The first indoor ski slope in North America is over 1,000 feet long and drew massive crowds on opening day. If mall skiing becomes popular in the U.S., it could make the sport way more affordable for beginners.
4 months ago
Dylan Griffiths and Boris Groendahl, Bloomberg
Overtourism is as much of an issue on ski slopes as it is in Venice, Amsterdam, and Dubrovnik. Advances in design and safety equipment are making it possible for skiers to flee the crowds for less-packed snow.
1 year ago
Hugo Miller, Bloomberg
The Magic Mountains Cooperation cut a temporary deal with Crans Montana, after the famous ski resort complained of overtourism. But there is no guarantee Crans Montana will stick around after a year is up.
1 year ago
Sarah Freeman, Bloomberg
A bejeweled new gondola is proving a draw for millennials in Switzerland. It also has a practical purpose: moving visitors to must-visit spots more efficiently.
1 year ago
Jen Murphy, Bloomberg
Perhaps surprisingly, it's still possible to find pockets of undiscovered terrain in the world. The Arctic Circle is one of those hidden gems that may not stay hidden for long.
1 year ago
Nikki Ekstein, Bloomberg
East Coast ski resorts are getting more attractive; it's up to Mother Nature to cooperate this winter.
1 year ago
Dylan Griffiths, Catherine Bosley, Andy Hoffman and Boris Groendahl, Bloomberg
Ski resorts need just the right weather conditions. People can't hit the slopes if there's not enough snow but too much of the white stuff leads to transport chaos and a risk of avalanches.
2 years ago
Dylan Griffiths and Boris Groendahl, Bloomberg
Ski resorts in Switzerland and Austria are seeing their most severe avalanche risk since the "avalanche winter" of 1999. This follows last year's extreme hurricanes in the Caribbean and parts of the U.S., and historic heat waves in parts of Australia a few weeks ago. We're not sure if there are any dots to be connected here, but it is worth asking the question.
2 years ago
Bill Rozak, Associated Press
Ski resorts are turning to the turning to technology and new experiences to attract millennials. But if they don't like to ski or snowboard, it's hard to imagine them hitting the slopes as they age.
2 years ago
Michael S. Arnold, Bloomberg
WeSki, which helps groups book customized ski vacations, is getting a lift thanks to an investment from low-cost airline EasyJet. But the startup will need commercial deals from the airline or other companies to reach the peaks of success.
2 years ago
John Gittelsohn, Bloomberg
Increased competition is driving down the cost of multi-resort ski passes for skiers. As the industry struggles, good deals will likely abound this winter.
2 years ago
Scott Mayerowitz, Associated Press
Luxury travel consumers are eager for more high-touch experiences as luxury spending continues to rise worldwide.
4 years ago
