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PeakRankings.com Sam Weintraub talks East Coast skiing, including Vermont and New Hampshire runs and resorts.
2025-03-0341 min
How to Ski It03 - Let's Bash I-70Dave and Marcus catch up about a great weekend on the slopes. Then they go hard in on I-70 and CDOT, especially about COTrip. Take a listen and chime in on social with your thoughts! They also discuss the newest Aspen Times article discussing the 2023 Aspen Chamber Resort Association’s (ACRA) Annual Tourism Outlook and all the fallout.If you haven't seen the Unofficial Networks article discussing Peak Rankings (https://www.peakrankings.com/) breakdown of Ski Area Upgrades, be sure to check it out and watch the video: https://unofficialnetworks.com/2023/12/04/best-upgrades-2023/Can't get enough of...
2023-12-0845 min
Where to Ski Podcast with John MorganSugarbush, Vermont - a fun discussion with Marc AngelilloWelcome to this episode on Sugarbush resort in Warren Vermont. Our guest for this episode is my friend and Level 3 PSIA instructor and trainer, Marc Angelillo, His profile says “dad, husband, friend, multi-sport athlete, waterman, snow-pro, brand ambassador, influencer, traveler, seasoned lifestyle sales rep all wrapped into 1". Sugarbush is one of the premier resorts in the country, certainly in the east and has some exceptional terrain and activities for every skier at every level.
Sugarbush is in Warren, VT situated in the Mad River Valley, almost in the dead center of Vermont. Sugarbush has some of the best...
2023-02-2421 min
Off Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff Peak Podcast Episode 13: Living in TahoeSam and Nicole discuss the logistics, benefits, and drawbacks of their winter living in Tahoe—and highlight some noteworthy experiences.Relevant Links:Off Peak Podcast Episode 12: Tahoe Ski BumsTahoe depth map (looks even better in person)Squaw Alpine’s Gondola Looks to Be on Track for Winter 2021. Here Are Our Initial Thoughts on the Project.
2021-05-1730 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff Peak Podcast Episode 13: Living in TahoeSam and Nicole discuss the logistics, benefits, and drawbacks of their winter living in Tahoe—and highlight some noteworthy experiences.Relevant Links:Off Peak Podcast Episode 12: Tahoe Ski BumsTahoe depth map (looks even better in person)Squaw Alpine’s Gondola Looks to Be on Track for Winter 2021. Here Are Our Initial Thoughts on the Project.
2021-05-1730 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff Peak Podcast Episode 12: Tahoe Ski BumsSam interviews three long-time Tahoe residents—who also happen to be his roommates.Relevant Links:Follow Dave on Instagram: @halfcabking
2020-12-2027 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff Peak Podcast Episode 12: Tahoe Ski BumsSam interviews three long-time Tahoe residents—who also happen to be his roommates.Relevant Links:Follow Dave on Instagram: @halfcabking
2020-12-2027 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff Peak Podcast Episode 11: Tahoe Road Trip Part 2Sam finally drives across the country after his tumultuous first attempt.
2020-11-2333 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff Peak Podcast Episode 11: Tahoe Road Trip Part 2Sam finally drives across the country after his tumultuous first attempt.
2020-11-2333 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff Peak Podcast Episode 10: Tahoe Road TripSam starts his road trip to Tahoe…two months earlier than expected. Along the way, he learns some valuable life lessons.
2020-11-0921 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff Peak Podcast Episode 10: Tahoe Road TripSam starts his road trip to Tahoe…two months earlier than expected. Along the way, he learns some valuable life lessons.
2020-11-0921 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff Peak Podcast Episode 9: COVID OpsThe team reconvenes from afar to dive into recently released 2020-21 operations plans from around the skiing world. Later, Sam and Nicole offer some valuable advice for those booking trips with children this season.Note: This episode was recorded before Vail Resorts said they may remove their reservation system if proven unnecessary.Relevant links:Epic/Ikon: 2020-21 pricing, reservation, and COVID protection policies: https://peakrankings.com/content/epic-or-ikon-which-should-you-chooseJackson Hole 2020-21 ops plan: https://www.peakrankings.com/content/jackson-hole-adding-bootpack-to-rendezvous-peak-details-additional-operational-plans Big Sky 2020-21 ops plan: https://w...
2020-09-2124 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff Peak Podcast Episode 9: COVID OpsThe team reconvenes from afar to dive into recently released 2020-21 operations plans from around the skiing world. Later, Sam and Nicole offer some valuable advice for those booking trips with children this season.Note: This episode was recorded before Vail Resorts said they may remove their reservation system if proven unnecessary.Relevant links:Epic/Ikon: 2020-21 pricing, reservation, and COVID protection policies: https://peakrankings.com/content/epic-or-ikon-which-should-you-chooseJackson Hole 2020-21 ops plan: https://www.peakrankings.com/content/jackson-hole-adding-bootpack-to-rendezvous-peak-details-additional-operational-plans Big Sky 2020-21 ops plan: https://w...
2020-09-2124 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff 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.
2020-08-2327 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff 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.
2020-08-2327 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff Peak Podcast Episode 7: Resort LodgingThe team highlights notable lodges and hostels from recent trips to Jackson Hole, Whistler, Killington, and other resorts.
2020-08-0231 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff Peak Podcast Episode 7: Resort LodgingThe team highlights notable lodges and hostels from recent trips to Jackson Hole, Whistler, Killington, and other resorts.
2020-08-0231 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff Peak Podcast Episode 6: NavigationThe team discusses the PeakRankings navigation score and hones in on two particularly egregious examples. Sam gives kudos to Vail Resorts for a recent resort upgrade. Nicole, George, and Sam share what they’re drinking.
2020-07-1924 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff Peak Podcast Episode 6: NavigationThe team discusses the PeakRankings navigation score and hones in on two particularly egregious examples. Sam gives kudos to Vail Resorts for a recent resort upgrade. Nicole, George, and Sam share what they’re drinking.
2020-07-1924 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff Peak Podcast Episode 5: Talking Current (and Far Future) EventsSam 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.Relevant links:Why Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola—Or Any Traffic Relief Project—Won’t Be Coming Anytime Soon: https://www.peakrankings.com/content/why-utahs-little-cottonwood-canyon-gondola-wont-be-coming-anytime-soon Cottonwood Express Proposal: https://www.dropbox.com/s/g0bjoposmk30a1g/Little%20Cottonwood%20Canyon%20-%20Boring%20Company%20tunnels%20proposal.pdf?dl=0 Visa restriction article: htt...
2020-06-2925 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff Peak Podcast Episode 5: Talking Current (and Far Future) EventsSam 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.Relevant links:Why Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon Gondola—Or Any Traffic Relief Project—Won’t Be Coming Anytime Soon: https://www.peakrankings.com/content/why-utahs-little-cottonwood-canyon-gondola-wont-be-coming-anytime-soon Cottonwood Express Proposal: https://www.dropbox.com/s/g0bjoposmk30a1g/Little%20Cottonwood%20Canyon%20-%20Boring%20Company%20tunnels%20proposal.pdf?dl=0 Visa restriction article: htt...
2020-06-2925 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff 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.
2020-06-2229 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff 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.
2020-06-2229 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff Peak Podcast Episode 3: A Crowded AffairWe discuss our recently published Northstar review and how the resort stacks up against other Tahoe destinations. We explain our crowd flow ratings in light of an atrociously long Vail lift line that went viral this season.Relevant links:Northstar reviewAll Lake Tahoe reviewsVail lift line video Vail, Whistler Blackcomb, Jackson Hole, Big Sky reviews
2020-05-1825 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff Peak Podcast Episode 3: A Crowded AffairWe discuss our recently published Northstar review and how the resort stacks up against other Tahoe destinations. We explain our crowd flow ratings in light of an atrociously long Vail lift line that went viral this season.Relevant links:Northstar reviewAll Lake Tahoe reviewsVail lift line video Vail, Whistler Blackcomb, Jackson Hole, Big Sky reviews
2020-05-1825 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff Peak Podcast Episode 2: An Epic Story and a Cool StoryWe discuss Epic’s recent COVID-19 policy announcements, as well as Ikon’s addition of Mt. Bachelor and Windham to their passes. George shares a cool story with the bros. Plus, the exciting conclusion to the Kirkwood lift mystery!Relevant links:Our write-up on Epic’s new pass policiesOur write-up on Ikon’s addition of Mount Bachelor and WindhamMore info on the cracking of the Kirkwood lift mystery
2020-05-0429 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff Peak Podcast Episode 2: An Epic Story and a Cool StoryWe discuss Epic’s recent COVID-19 policy announcements, as well as Ikon’s addition of Mt. Bachelor and Windham to their passes. George shares a cool story with the bros. Plus, the exciting conclusion to the Kirkwood lift mystery!Relevant links:Our write-up on Epic’s new pass policiesOur write-up on Ikon’s addition of Mount Bachelor and WindhamMore info on the cracking of the Kirkwood lift mystery
2020-05-0429 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff Peak Podcast Episode 1: Ikon Steps UpWe discuss Ikon’s recent moves to accommodate pass holders affected by COVID-19, as well as a lift disappearance mystery that no one seems to be able to get to the bottom of. We also answer some questions from our listeners.Relevant links (as mentioned in the pod):https://www.ikonpass.com/en/shop-passeshttps://skimap.org/SkiAreas/view/537 (historical Kirkwood trail maps)https://winter.mtbaldyresort.com/covid-19-guidlines/ (not a typo)
2020-04-2736 minOff Peak Podcast by PeakRankingsOff Peak Podcast Episode 1: Ikon Steps UpWe discuss Ikon’s recent moves to accommodate pass holders affected by COVID-19, as well as a lift disappearance mystery that no one seems to be able to get to the bottom of. We also answer some questions from our listeners.Relevant links (as mentioned in the pod):https://www.ikonpass.com/en/shop-passeshttps://skimap.org/SkiAreas/view/537 (historical Kirkwood trail maps)https://winter.mtbaldyresort.com/covid-19-guidlines/ (not a typo)
2020-04-2736 min