Month: August 2025
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 Review: Valle Nevado
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 Review: Portillo
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:…
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Summer 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…
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Ikon 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…
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Why 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…
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