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Sure, there are a ton of great après-ski spots out there, but what about bars on top of a glacier, or on the side of a cliff, or that you basically have to hit BEFORE you ski down the mountain?
That's right, there aren't nearly as many boozers built on actual mountaintops (or even mid-mountain, really), but we managed to track down eight high-elevation watering holes you really shouldn't miss. Especially since one of 'em has go-go dancers.
Halfway Guesthouse, Tiger Leaping Gorge, China
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Literally located in Shangri-La (County), this Himalayan hostel is famous for its position at the highest point along the upper trail on Tiger Leaping Gorge, and for the stunning views from its patio. Also, for its communal bathroom. Seriously: a 2004 BBC documentary called it the "number-one toilet in heaven and Earth." It's also known for friendly service, clean if hardly luxurious accommodations, and a simple breakfast. Pro tip: start your hike early in the day if you expect to reach this "halfway" point by nightfall.
Unbuckle Apres, Heavenly, CA
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OK, so technically, this lively establishment inside Tamarack Lodge at the top of the gondola isn't at the top of Heavenly (it's at what it calls "mid-mountain"), but it's close enough, and the wild, unique-to-North America parties thrown there -- complete with their own go-go dancers, the Heavenly Angels -- will make you feel like you're some place even higher than the nearby peaks.
Restaurant Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Zermatt, Switzerland
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No, it doesn't sit atop the famed Disney thrill ride. It's on the actual Matterhorn. Yes, the one in the Alps! Located inside the summit station of Europe's highest aerial cableway (at almost 13,000ft), this newly renovated and modern restaurant/bar serves up all-day eats (highlights included Swiss specialties like rosti w/ veal sausage and burgers/pub fare), as well as unparalleled views of the surrounding peaks.
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