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 links:

Northstar review

All Lake Tahoe reviews

Vail lift line video 

Vail, Whistler Blackcomb, Jackson Hole, Big Sky reviews

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!

Relevant links:

Our write-up on Epic’s new pass policies

Our write-up on Ikon’s addition of Mount Bachelor and Windham

More info on the cracking of the Kirkwood lift mystery

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 links (as mentioned in the pod):

https://www.ikonpass.com/en/shop-passes

https://skimap.org/SkiAreas/view/537 (historical Kirkwood trail maps)

https://winter.mtbaldyresort.com/covid-19-guidlines/ (not a typo)