Guides
16 North American Skiing Bucket List Ideas (Part 2)
by Eric WagnonEditor’s Note: This is Part 2 of 3 in our Skier’s Bucket List. We continue with our North American list, you can find Part 1 here. Ride the Single Chairlift at Mad River Glen In today’s era of ski-resort corporate… Read More →
16 North American Skiing Bucket List Ideas (Part 1)
by Eric WagnonEditor’s note: This is part one of a three part skiers by Eric Wagnon – A Skier’s Bucket List. North America will be split into two parts. Part three will be focused on the Europe and the rest of the… Read More →
2018/19 Winter Gear Preview – 7 New Ski Products
by liftopiaSure, the summer might be in full swing, but for diehard skiers, winter is always top of mind. Whether you’re dreaming up a ski trip to Japan next winter, or plotting a summer escape to ski in Chile, we’ve got… Read More →
19 State Parks (Plus One Bonus) You Have to Visit
by Katie CoakleyWhen mapping out a bucket list of outdoor destinations in the United States, National Parks get a lot of love: Yosemite, Yellowstone, Glacier, Rocky Mountain National Park…the list goes one. And while these are definitely must-see destinations, there’s one small… Read More →
A Guide to Hut Trips: Summer Edition
by Katie CoakleySummer is all about getting out into the wilderness, exploring a new area and spending the night away from home. Camping is a one way to get this fix, but then there’s finding a site, putting up a tent, building… Read More →
A Guide to Escaping New York for a Weekend in the Gunks
by Matt McDonaldAmid the sensory onslaught of Times Square, you’re not thinking about wild blueberries, ice caves, or mountain lakes. Most people aren’t wishing they were scrambling over knobby boulders or kicking up dirt. And in summer, you may not even be… Read More →
9 Tips for the Perfect On-Mountain Picnic
by Katie CoakleyThere are tons of reasons why spring is so special: the perfect temperatures, the likelihood of late season snow, tons of on-mountain entertainment. However, what might be the quintessential spring experience is one that you may have missed — until… Read More →
7 Best Mountain Biking Trails At Mountain Creek Bike Park, NJ
by Kristen LummisEditor’s Note: This post was originally published on Aug 23, 2016 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness. The Mountain Creek Bike Park is a popular mid-Atlantic destination for downhill and mountain bikers alike. Voted the best bike park… Read More →
How Old Is “Too Old” To Start Skiing Or Snowboarding?
by Rose Marie CleeseWhat’s the cut-off age for starting to ski or snowboard? The answer is simple: you can take up—and keep—skiing or boarding at any age! You can never be too “over the hill.” It’s unanimous. Just as health experts have been… Read More →
Riding & Skiing Etiquette: Terrain Parks
by Kristen LummisTo stay safe in a terrain park, you have to ride SMART. At least that is what the National Ski Areas Association promotes with their SMART Style initiative. A five-letter acronym, SMART stands for • Start small — Work your… Read More →
