Category: Mountain
Mountain Review: Gunstock
MOUNTAIN SCORE #6 in New Hampshire 49 #116 Overall WRITTEN REVIEW MOUNTAIN STATS CATEGORY BREAKDOWN See our criteria 4 Snow: 5 Resiliency: 2 Size: 3 Terrain Diversity: 3 Challenge: 6 Lifts: 7 Crowd Flow: 6 Facilities: 7 Navigation: 5 Mountain Aesthetic: GOOD TO KNOW 1-Day Ticket: $65-$105 Pass Affiliation: None On-site Lodging: No Après-ski:…
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Ikon Pass Increasing Friends & Family Discounts to 50% for a Limited Time
Background For a short window this October, Ikon Pass holders will be able to offer their friends and family special discounted tickets, as per the pass issuer. From October 9-30, 2025, passholders can share discounted lift tickets of up to 50% off window rates, an increase from the usual 25%, at select Ikon…
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Vail Resorts’ $21 Million Court Loss Explained (And Why You Should Care)
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 the last 12 months, developments for Vail Resorts have not been decidedly what one might call good. But within the past few weeks, the news…
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Powderhorn Planning to Replace West End Lift with High-Speed Quad
The nearly 15 minute ride time of the West End double will drop by more than 50% for the 2026-27 ski season. One of the longest lift rides in Colorado is expected to become drastically shorter for the 2026-27 season. That’s because earlier this week, far-western Colorado’s Powderhorn ski resort announced plans to…
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Mountain Review: Powderhorn
MOUNTAIN SCORE #18 in Colorado 58 #79 Overall WRITTEN REVIEW MOUNTAIN STATS CATEGORY BREAKDOWN See our criteria 7 Snow: 5 Resiliency: 5 Size: 6 Terrain Diversity: 6 Challenge: 5 Lifts: 8 Crowd Flow: 3 Facilities: 7 Navigation: 6 Mountain Aesthetic: GOOD TO KNOW 1-Day Ticket: $89-$109 Pass Affiliation: Indy Pass On-site Lodging: Yes…
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Mountain Review: Nevados de Chillán
MOUNTAIN SCORE #1 in Chile 66 #1 in South America WRITTEN REVIEW VIDEO REVIEW MOUNTAIN STATS CATEGORY BREAKDOWN See our criteria 8 Snow: 5 Resiliency: 6 Size: 8 Terrain Diversity: 8 Challenge: 3 Lifts: 7 Crowd Flow: 6 Facilities: 6 Navigation: 9 Mountain Aesthetic: GOOD TO KNOW 1-Day Ticket: 68,000-85,000 CLP ($70-$88 USD)…
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Most Shocking Things About Skiing in Australia
Skiing in Australia is decidedly exotic, although it does have its drawbacks. Background When it comes to a trip to Australia, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the Outback (and maybe an exotic array of animals). But a surprising thing to the outside observer is that it actually has a…
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PeakHouse vs. The Typical Group Trip
Not all group trips are created equal. Here’s how PeakHouse stacks up against the alternatives: Feature PeakHouse Typical Group Travel Trip Vibe ✅ Feels like a trip with friends ❌ Feels like a tour group Itinerary ✅ Fast-paced, curated, covers multiple destinations ❌ Cookie-cutter, one-area only Meals ✅ Stocked kitchens, homecooked meals, group…
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Why PeakHouse Group Ski & Hiking Trips Are Different (and Worth It)
We set out to build the perfect blend of camaraderie and adventure. There are a lot of skiing and hiking trips out there. Some are packaged tours with cookie-cutter itineraries. Others leave you on your own to figure out the logistics. PeakHouse exists to solve a different problem: how do you give people…
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Indy Pass Adds 43 New Resorts, Including Mont Sutton, Owl’s Head, and Portes du Soleil
The glade-dense and snowy Mont Sutton headlines a diverse set of additions to the Indy Pass. On Thursday, the Indy Pass announced a suite of access changes for the upcoming season, as well as a reopening of pass sales over the next few days. In total, 43 new resorts have been added to…
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