Mountain Review: La Parva
MOUNTAIN SCORE #3 in Chile 63 #4 in South America WRITTEN REVIEW MOUNTAIN STATS VIDEO REVIEW CATEGORY BREAKDOWN See our criteria 6 Snow: 5 Resiliency: 5 Size: 6 Terrain Diversity: 8 Challenge: 3 Lifts: 8 Crowd Flow: 7 Facilities: 6 Navigation: 9 Mountain Aesthetic: GOOD TO KNOW 1-Day Ticket: CLP 74,000 ($80 USD)…
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MOUNTAIN SCORE #4 in Chile 62 #5 in South America WRITTEN REVIEW MOUNTAIN STATS VIDEO REVIEW CATEGORY BREAKDOWN See our criteria 6 Snow: 5 Resiliency: 7 Size: 6 Terrain Diversity: 5 Challenge: 6 Lifts: 6 Crowd Flow: 6 Facilities: 6 Navigation: 9 Mountain Aesthetic: GOOD TO KNOW 1-Day Ticket: CLP 89,000 ($94 USD)…
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MOUNTAIN SCORE #2 in Chile 64 #3 in South America WRITTEN REVIEW MOUNTAIN STATS VIDEO REVIEW CATEGORY BREAKDOWN See our criteria 6 Snow: 4 Resiliency: 5 Size: 6 Terrain Diversity: 10 Challenge: 3 Lifts: 8 Crowd Flow: 6 Facilities: 6 Navigation: 10 Mountain Aesthetic: GOOD TO KNOW 1-Day Ticket: $64 USD Pass Affiliation:…
Read MoreSummer is Still Here
Conditions & Atmosphere Weather: A slight chance of showers between 12:00 noon and 2:00 pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2:00 pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Vibes: There’s a feeling hanging this morning, of the summer nearing its close. We’re in…
Read MoreIkon Pass Reservations Are Live As of August 4. Should You Commit Now?
Ikon Pass mountains such as Jackson Hole require reservations for lift access for the upcoming season. If you have an Ikon Pass product for the 2025-26 season, you may need to make in-advance reservations for lift access to certain resorts. This reservation system opened up on August 4, 2025, allowing guests to start…
Read MoreWhy Oregon’s Ski Industry Is in Big Trouble
Resorts like Mount Hood Meadows are at risk of a complete shutdown within the next 12-18 months due to an escalating liability crisis. Background When it comes to skiing and riding in the United States, the state of Oregon has long been a strong regional choice for those in the Pacific Northwest. That’s…
Read MoreAdventures Trending
Conditions & Atmosphere Weather: Cloudy, with a high near 70. Light north wind. Vibes: There are a couple morning sprinkles out there, as we are right on the edge of a storm boundary passing to the south. Good news is that the North Country will stay primarily dry today and for the foreseeable future. On that topic,…
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Best Disc Golf Courses 2. Brewster Ridge at Smugglers’ NotchJeffersonville, VT Nestled at the base of the highest peak in the Green Mountains you’ll find Brewster Ridge, an 18-hole disc golf course that’s so beloved it’s a favorite for PDGA championship events. You’ll especially enjoy playing during Vermont’s famously beautiful autumn, sending your disc flying…
Read MoreStretch and Go!
Conditions & Atmosphere Weather: Widespread haze before 8:00 am. Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Vibes: Summer weather at its finest at Smuggs today. There will be a little haze that will burn off, and then the sun will be shining, allowing you to really open up that playbook. Dial up…
Read MoreFriendly Friday
Conditions & Atmosphere Weather: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2:00 pm. High near 77. Southwest wind around 7 mph, becoming northwest in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 80%. Vibes: It can’t always be sunny, right? After four straight beauties, today looks to be a bit gray and wet. Don’t fret, the weekend is lining…
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