One word describes last year’s ski season: lacking. But meteorologists, resorts, business owners, and snow bunnies alike remain hopeful for this year’s snowfall. To get you stoked about heading to the high country, we’ve highlighted a few additions and updates to your favorite resorts this winter.

Alaska has been called the Last Frontier for its myriad physically demanding endeavors: mining, commercial fishing, and more recently, the freeride ski movement.