Falling into Autumn
Welcome to fall at Smuggs! Well, technically, it’s still summer, but our hours and programming have shifted into their autumn colors, fueled by pumpkin spice and the anticipation of our annual foliage spectacular. This time of year presents incredible opportunities for exploration and adventure. With cooler temps and the lowering sun, enjoyable activities include e-biking…
Read MorePeakHouse 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…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreIndy 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…
Read MoreHooray it’s Labor Day
Holiday Weekend Insights Saturday –Check out the S.T.E.M activities under the Adventure Tent. There are two chances to play with the Water Rockets and take the challenge of the Space Landing. Water Rockets blast off at 9:00 am and again at 10:30 am. The Space Landings will occur at 1:00 pm and also at 2:30…
Read MoreImpressive Prominence
Conditions & Atmosphere Weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Vibes: We have entered our last week of full summer programming here at Smuggs. The calendar says end of August, but when I walked out the door this morning, I could have sworn…
Read MoreTurn Me Loose
Conditions & Atmosphere Weather: Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Vibes: Walk me out in the morning dew today, and if your feet get a little wet, it doesn’t matter anyway. It’s a sweatshirt morning that’s going to transition into swimsuit day as the sun continues to…
Read MorePool Days > School Days
Conditions & Atmosphere Weather: Mostly Cloudy, with a high near 72. Light southwest wind. Vibes: After back-to-back fall-like mornings, instinctually, it is hard not to think ahead towards fall and winter and being prepared for those seasonal changes. In the same breath, it’s tough to let go of those easy, laid-back vibes of summer. My advice this…
Read MoreDeep Blue
Conditions & Atmosphere Weather: Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind. Vibes: It’s a no doubt Fri-yay, the sun is shining, the sky is blue, and the weekend is on tap. After what is now weeks of heavy heat and hazy skies from Canadian wildfires, our winds have shifted for the better, and that blue is…
Read MoreVail Resorts Launches “Epic Friend Tickets” at 50% Off Window Rate
This move, which is the first related to the Epic Pass suite since Rob Katz was reinstated as CEO, aims to win repeat customers to Vail Resorts’ portfolio. Earlier today, Vail Resorts unveiled a new benefit for the 2025-26 ski season called Epic Friend Tickets. These tickets provide a set discount of 50%…
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