A popular Google Maps ski feature quietly returns for the new season, helping travelers navigate lifts and trails at top mountain resorts around the world.

After a hiatus, ski resorts have returned to Google Maps. The feature, which first disappeared in October 2024, includes trails, lodges, and ski lifts, pairing Google’s vast mapping data with the ...

Skip corporate ski resorts this winter and head to these 6 independently owned, less crowded, and less expensive ski areas across the U.S.