Off Peak Podcast Episode 5: Talking Current (and Far Future) Events
Sam and Nicole go into detail about what they learned after attending UDOT’s Little Cottonwood Canyon public access meeting this week. Later, the team discusses recently announced U.S. visa restrictions and how they may hurt the ski industry.
Mountain Review: Deer Valley
While this ski-only Utah resort gets high marks for its top-tier hospitality, the overall mountain experience is unbecoming of its expensive ticket price.
Why Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola—Or Any Traffic Relief Project—Won’t Be Coming Anytime Soon
Public opinion meetings this week made it clear that Little Cottonwood Canyon capacity improvements will take quite a while to materialize, and that the proposed gondola may not be the most practical option.
Off Peak Podcast Episode 4: My Shoulder!
Following her recent surgery to address the issue, Nicole details the shoulder injury she obtained while skiing two seasons ago. In addition, we discuss the wacky events that accompanied the day of the incident.
Mountain Review: Snowbird
Other mountains may offer a bigger footprint, but it’s hard to beat this Utah resort’s top-tier snow quality, innovative mountain logistics, and expert terrain.
Squaw Valley Considering Name Change
In the wake of major U.S. movements to remove emblems of past minority repression, Squaw Valley’s owners are planning discussions with Native American tribes over the use of the word “Squaw,” which has historical roots as a slur against Indigenous North American women.
Ikon Pass Prices Go up Tomorrow. Here’s What You Need to Know If You’re on the Fence.
With the deadline for Ikon’s lowest pass prices fast approaching, many are debating whether to pick up the pass for next season. Some are concerned the season may be cancelled, while others may want to know how the passes compare to similar Epic Pass products. In this piece, we’ll aim to shed light on both of these topics.
Mountain Review: Alta
This Utah resort prohibits snowboarding and offers limited slopeside lodging, but it receives some of the best, most consistent snow anywhere in North America.
Liftopia Facing Bankruptcy
According to a filing in the California Northern Bankruptcy Court, Liftopia is facing Chapter 11 restructuring. Due to millions in unsettled commercial fees, a number of entities filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition against the popular lift-ticket site.
Why Telluride Closed Gold Hill Chutes 3, 4, and 5
A look online didn’t turn up any information on why Telluride closed three of its ten Gold Hill Chutes. We did some digging through other channels to find the answer.