Squaw Valley Confirms Name Change in the Works
According to a statement put out by the resort, Squaw Valley is getting a name change. The resort says they have put a lot of thought into the derogatory nature of the name “Squaw”, and have decided to remove the word from their name.
Thoughts on WSJ’s Alarmist Article on the State of Vail Resorts
This morning, the Wall Street Journal put out an article about the state of Vail Resorts’ business and how it may be overvalued. After reading the piece, we decided to share our thoughts.
Off Peak Podcast Episode 8: We’re Moving to Tahoe!
Sam and Nicole disseminate their plans to move to Lake Tahoe for the 2020-21 winter ski season.
Liftopia Acquired, Plans to Continue Operations for the Long Term
According to an email sent out by Liftopia’s CEO, the company has been acquired by an unnamed entity. As part of the acquisition, the lift ticket site will receive funds to settle outstanding debts with its partners.
Mountain Review: Mount Snow
This popular resort delivers a lot for southern Vermont but struggles to handle crowds in some areas.
Jackson Hole Planning to Run Gondolas and Tram Next Season
Jackson Hole has provided some detail on lift operations for the 2020-21 season. The resort plans to run all its lifts, including gondolas and the aerial tram, with capacity changes.
State of Resort Season Pass Policies for the 2020-21 Season
After examining the early-season pricing and assurance differences between Epic and Ikon, we decided to do the same for standalone season pass products. Some mountains offer excellent protections, while others are risky buys.
Mountain Review: Tremblant
This busy, frigid resort offers a well-rounded East Coast experience and spectacular base village.
2 of 3 Australian Vail Resorts Closed for the Season Due to COVID-19
Following its decision to suspend operations at Mount Hotham and Falls Creek just a few days after they opened, Vail Resorts Australia has announced that these resorts will not be reopening for the rest of the season.
Off Peak Podcast Episode 7: Resort Lodging
The team highlights notable lodges and hostels from recent trips to Jackson Hole, Whistler, Killington, and other resorts.