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 dinners | ❌ Pre-selected restaurants or generic catering |
| Transportation | ✅ Carpools and shared rental cars | ❌ Commercial buses or vans by outsourced third parties |
| Lodging | ✅ Shared houses and apartments | ❌ Hotels with assigned double rooms |
| Flexibility | ✅ All activities are optional; spontaneous adventures encouraged | ❌ Follow-the-itinerary format |
| Community | ✅ Organically built, small group vibes | ❌ Harder to connect in large groups |
| Trip Leaders | ✅ Veteran skiers/hikers who go on the trip | ❌ Off-site managers or outsourced guides |
| Group Size | ✅ 8–25 people per trip | ❌ Often 30+ travelers per bus |
| Built By | ✅ Real skiers & hikers who know the terrain | ❌ Travel companies optimizing for scale |
What PeakHouse Guests Say
“You can put 14 strangers in a house and their love of skiing will connect them instantly. This was the best ski trip of my life and I can't wait to do it again.”
— Grant, Ski Colorado 2025“This trip kept me motivated to keep training in the mountains after ski season and it was amazing to find a group that enjoys more active vacations. It was a great value for a trip and the memories are going to last a lifetime.”
— Sharon, Hike Banff 2025
“While I had high hopes for the skiing going into each trip, I wasn't sure what to expect from a people/vibes standpoint. It turned out to be an amazing mix of people who all bonded quickly over a shared passion for skiing/snowboarding. I also appreciated that everyone came from different parts of the country (or different countries!), as well as different backgrounds and life experiences. The end of each trip was quite bittersweet knowing we had all enjoyed some incredible on-mountain experiences, but that our time together was coming to an end. Thankful to have made several friends through the trips with whom I've since stayed in touch with and skiied with later in the season!”
— Brian, Ski Italy 2025“I cannot express how happy I am to have come across these opportunities and to have taken a chance on on attending. These experiences have been a much welcomed change from the norm to discover new worlds, and even better, to go through the same experience with people who have appreciated the moment just as much. After every trip I have personally had much to reflect on: the world we live in, the snowboard and ski community, interactions with people with different life experience and from different generations, and not least of all, myself. I believe that the lessons learned here would never have been attained if not for walking off the beaten path to visit at PeakHouse.”
— Oscar, Ski Chile 2024
Why This Matters
Most traditional group trips offer awesome experiences overall, but they are built to make logistics easier for the company running them. PeakHouse trips are built to make the experience better for you. That means smaller groups, smarter routes, better meals, and a vibe that feels closer to a friend group than a packaged tour.
We don’t believe in commercial shortcuts. We believe in shared breakfasts, trail snacks in the car, deeper conversations, spontaneous detours, and coming home feeling like you just made 10 new ski or hike friends for life.
✅ Still deciding? Ask yourself:
Do I want to follow a group or be part of one?
Would I rather sit on a bus or ride up with new friends?
Do I want an itinerary that works on paper, or one that actually works on the mountain?
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