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"RIFF" - Dillon Flinders and Alex Lundstrom Crush from Utah to Alaska

Utah pow, spring laps, Alaskan spines, big kickers and bigger cliffs; "RIFF" is packed with a bit of everything as we follow Dillon Flinders and Alex Lundstrom through winter 2025.

FREESKIER

October 24, 2025

Arapahoe basin ski area opening day 2025

Keystone and Arapahoe Basin are First NA Ski Resorts Open for 2025/26

Lifts are spinning! Keystone Resort and Arapahoe Basin Ski Area began their 2025/26 ski seasons last weekend, marking the first resorts to open for the winter.

Jordan Grant-Krenz

October 27, 2025

Colby Stevenson's new Ski Film "PHANTOM" Raises the Bar

It's hard to imagine a more versatile skier than Colby Stevenson. From Alaskan spine lines and backcountry kickers, "PHANTOM" has it all.

FREESKIER

October 27, 2025

Resort Rankings

Top Ten Resorts in North America

Best North America - Resorts Per Region

Resort Stories

Whistler Blackcomb is the Best Ski Resort in North America

Unmatched terrain, legendary snow and world-class vibes define Whistler Blackcomb 

Crested Butte - Still the Last Great Colorado Ski Town

Crested Butte lands at number three on FREESKIER's 2026 Resort Rankings. A longtime Colorado favorite, this small town packs a big attitude... and vert.

Palisades is the Most Iconic Freeskiing Playground

Palisades Tahoe is arguably the birthplace of extreme skiing and the energy here runs as deep as the snowpack

Home to SkiBig3, Banff is the Ultimate Ski Base Camp

Banff holds the trifecta of terrain, beauty and soul in the heart of the Canadian Rockies

The Real Magic of Aspen Lives Just Beneath the Surface

Sun Valley's Ski Culture has Never Lost its Spark

Sun Valley, Idaho, has been offering skiers timeless charm and bluebird magic since it first opened in 1936

There's No Wrong Way to Go at Vail

Endless terrain and a lively village at the base make it impossible to take a wrong turn at Vail Mountain

Stowe is the Pinacle of East Coast Skiing

Stowe brings in FREESKIER's Top 10 Resorts of 2026. If you've skied at this gem of the East Coast, you know it's the real deal. If you haven't yet, now is the time.