Monarch Mountain Expands Colorado Ski Terrain With New Lifts, $9 Tickets

Several ski destinations are offering notable value and new experiences for the 2025 season. Montana's Red Lodge Mountain has been highlighted as the best-value ski resort in the U.S., offering affordable lift tickets and lodging near Yellowstone National Park, along with a varied terrain and inclusion in the Indy Pass. In Austria, the lesser-known village of Pettneu am Arlberg provides access to the expansive ski terrain of St. Anton while being more budget-friendly and less crowded, appealing to skiers seeking maximum slope time without luxury frills. In Utah, Park City continues to be a premier skiing hub with the largest ski resort in the U.S. and new infrastructure improvements like the Sunrise Gondola, enhancing access and reducing wait times, complemented by luxury accommodations such as the Pendry Park City resort. Meanwhile, Colorado's Monarch Mountain is expanding significantly with the addition of the No Name Basin area, providing 50% more terrain with new lifts and runs, aiming to disperse guests and enhance the natural skiing experience. These developments reflect a trend of improving access, affordability, and variety in ski destinations across the U.S. and Europe.