Off Peak Podcast by PeakRankings
It costs a lot of money to book a ski vacation—and it takes a lot of time to read ski industry advice. Join Sam, Nicole, George, and Agenda Steve as they tell you what you need to know for your next great alpine adventure.
Episodes
13 episodes
Off Peak Podcast Episode 13: Living in Tahoe
Sam and Nicole discuss the logistics, benefits, and drawbacks of their winter living in Tahoe—and highlight some noteworthy experiences.Relevant Links:
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Episode 13
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30:42
Off Peak Podcast Episode 12: Tahoe Ski Bums
Sam interviews three long-time Tahoe residents—who also happen to be his roommates.Relevant Links:Follow Dave on Instagram: @halfcabking
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Episode 12
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27:28
Off Peak Podcast Episode 11: Tahoe Road Trip Part 2
Sam finally drives across the country after his tumultuous first attempt.
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Episode 11
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33:21
Off Peak Podcast Episode 10: Tahoe Road Trip
Sam starts his road trip to Tahoe…two months earlier than expected. Along the way, he learns some valuable life lessons.
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Episode 10
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21:15
Off Peak Podcast Episode 9: COVID Ops
The 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...
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Episode 9
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24:52
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.
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Episode 8
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27:47
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.
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Episode 7
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31:52
Off Peak Podcast Episode 6: Navigation
The 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.
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Episode 6
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24:20
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.
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Episode 5
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25:06
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.
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Episode 4
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29:07
Off Peak Podcast Episode 3: A Crowded Affair
We 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 l...
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Episode 3
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25:32
Off Peak Podcast Episode 2: An Epic Story and a Cool Story
We 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!Rele...
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Episode 2
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29:18
Off Peak Podcast Episode 1: Ikon Steps Up
We 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 ...
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Episode 1
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