Category: Mountain
Is Your Ski Jacket Poisoning You? How the Industry Is Phasing Out PFAS
With wear and tear, PFAS-treated jackets can release toxins that are harmful to the environment. Background Most skiers and riders don’t think twice about what’s in their outerwear—only whether it keeps them dry. But the same chemical technology that made modern ski jackets nearly invincible against rain and slush also created an invisible…
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USA Ski States Ranked: 2025-26
When it comes to skiing and riding in the United States, there are a ton of states to choose from. And this can be more relevant than you think when you’re actually planning a vacation; sometimes one resort isn’t enough, and you might want to cover multiple mountains in the same states to really…
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The Yan Detachable Quad: Skiing’s Most Dangerous Lift
If you’ve been on a ski lift with teardrop or pentagon-shaped chairs in recent years, you’ve ridden on a chair that once had catastrophic design flaws. Background If you’ve been to a North American ski resort in recent years, there’s a small chance you’ve seen a teardrop- or pentagon-shaped chairs during your visit.…
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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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