Do You Need a Guide to Ski Gulmarg?
Do you need a guide to ski Gulmarg? After a week skiing Phase 2 terrain in Kashmir, here’s my honest take on guides, costs, and navigating the mountain.
Why I’m Skiing in Gulmarg, Kashmir in 2026 (Despite the Risks)
After the 2025 attack in Kashmir, most people assumed I canceled my ski trip. I didn’t. I wrote this to share why I’m still going, how I’m preparing, and what the journey means to me.
Beyond Japow: My Search for the Next Great Ski Destination in Asia
Japow still delivers, but the crowds pushed me to look beyond Japan for my 2026 ski trip. I dug into places like Jyrgalan, Shymbulak, and China’s far west before circling back to Gulmarg in Kashmir. This post walks through the full search and how I landed on my final choice.