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Discover Where Kids Can Ski for Free during the 2025-26 Season*
Third, fourth, fifth and sixth graders can ski for free in Colorado, Utah, Vermont, Idaho, NH and NYC. Find out how and apply today.

Alli Widman
Nov 145 min read


Best Ski Resorts In The US (2025)
From the towering Rockies in Colorado and Utah to the charming peaks of the East Coast, there’s a resort for every type of skier or snowboarder. Some are epic for their terrain and vertical drops, others are perfect for a long weekend of powder and cozy après. Below are our top 15 ski resorts based on a variety of factors that we feel make them the top in the United States of America. Below, we will divide them into groups and explain a bit about why these ski resorts are so
Benjamin Locke
Oct 267 min read


The Go-To Source for Multi-Resort Ski Passes for 2025-26
Welcome to the Avant Ski Season Pass Update tracker! Here you can find all of the details on multi-resort season passes - Epic, Ikon, MC...

Sam Handy
Oct 108 min read


What Is The Most Upscale Colorado Ski Destination?
Although there are many unreal ski options in Colorado, there are generally only a handful of ski resorts that would be considered the most "upscale" and luxurious. In this guide, we will break down AspenSnowmass, Vail, Telluride and Beaver Creek, the Big 4 luxury ski resorts in Colorado and what makes them unique. We go in-depth on terrain variety, skiing, dining, après, ski school and more.
Benjamin Locke
Jul 229 min read


Thredbo Ski Resort: What To Know
You can ski in Australia and Thredbo is the place to do it. Tucked into the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, Thredbo delivers a legit alpine experience—with steep terrain, a charming village, and a vibrant après scene—all during the northern hemisphere’s summer. Thredbo’s ski season typically runs from early June through early October, making it a go-to destination for those chasing winter year-round. It’s also a proud Ikon Pass partner. Thredbo has the largest vertical dr
Benjamin Locke
Jun 127 min read


Adventure Lovers Valentine's Day Gifts 2025
This Valentine’s Day, surprise your love with gifts that inspire exploration - high performance gear to stylish travel essentials, curated
Avant Ski
Feb 24 min read


The Best Ski Gifts for the Holidays in 2024
The Best Gifts for Skiers in 2024. From ski legos, to goggles, helmets, GoPros, Recovery Tools, Mittens, Jackets, base layers, socks
Avant Ski
Dec 2, 20247 min read


Insiders Guide to Swiss Alps Skiing
The Swiss Alps feature more than 200 ski resorts From world class areas like Zermatt and St. Moritz to quaint villages with local slopes…
Benjamin Locke
Aug 12, 202411 min read


Father's Day Ski Gift Guide for the Ski Dad
Our top Father's Day gift ideas include Smith & Goodr shades, Smith helmets, Hydroflask coolers, Hoka shoes, Patagonia shorts & pullovers
Avant Ski
Jun 6, 20245 min read


Insider Guide To Skiing In Courchevel, France
In a long list of amazing places for luxury, Courchevel stands alone. Nestled in the Three Valleys region of the French Alps
Benjamin Locke
Jan 28, 20249 min read


Everything You Need To Know About Kids Skis
Make sure the kids are ready for skiing by having the right equipment. Our guide has everything you need to know about kids skis
Benjamin Locke
Oct 5, 20235 min read


Avant Ski's 15 Top Trails for the 2022-23 Season
Our team visited more than 70 resorts. We share our favorite trails highlights include Rock Garden, Palisades Tahoe; Goat, Stowe, Niseko...
Avant Ski
May 16, 20235 min read


The Ultimate Ski Trip Packing List
Use our ultimate ski trip packing list. We cover essential gear & clothing, recovery, après comfort, little things, luggage
Avant Ski
Dec 8, 20226 min read


Avant Ski's Top 11 Extreme Inbound Runs in North America
Our team shares the biggest, baddest, steepest, gnarliest runs in North America. From Big Sky, Palisades Tahoe, Revelstoke, Mammoth and more
Avant Ski
Dec 13, 20219 min read


8 Major Ski Resort Projects for Winter 2021 (Part 1)
From the most technologically advanced lift in North America to terrain expansions in Colorado, we have all the details on 8 transformative

Sam Handy
Jul 8, 20215 min read


Our 14 Favorite Trails This Season
The Avant Ski Team shares our top trails for the 2020-21 ski season. From Dave's Run at Mammoth, Diamond Lane at Solitude, North American
Avant Ski
Mar 25, 20214 min read


11 Highly Impactful Sustainability Initiatives at Ski Resorts
Climate change remains an existential threat to winter. We highlight 11 sustainability projects at ski resorts - solar, wind and cow power

Jack Benham
Mar 10, 202110 min read


Skiing in New York State and Feeling a World Away
Covid made traveling problematic this season, we have the inside scoop to a ski trip in New York state - Gore, Windham, Hunter & Belleyare

Elisabeth Vincentelli
Mar 3, 20215 min read


The Latest on Winter 2020-21 — A Season Like No Other
We are encouraged to see resorts taking steps to prepare for the ski season. With hard work and advanced planning we are optimistic about a

Sam Handy
Nov 3, 20206 min read


Early Details on Ski Lessons During Covid
What will ski and snowboarding lessons look like this winter? We spoke with the instructors and share key details on the measures resorts ar

Alli Widman
Oct 22, 20204 min read
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