Summer

10 Dogs That Had More Fun Than You At Squaw Valley Last Weekend
by Kris KendallLast weekend was the 8th annual Peaks and Paws festival at Squaw Valley. Four legged friends and their owners were invited into the Village at Squaw Valley for music, food, drink, and pet-themed activities such as the Splash Dogs dock… Read More →

6 Surreal Destinations For Summer Skiing In Europe
by Patrick ThorneIf you’ve always wanted to ski in Europe but never quite got round to it during the ski season, the good news is that a number of European ski areas stay open right through spring. In fact, a few of… Read More →

Rider’s Guide: Trestle Bike Park in Winter Park, Colorado
by Kristen LummisTrestle Bike Park was one of the first downhill parks in the U.S. It’s also the closest DH bike park to Denver, just 67 miles away. The Park’s original trails were designed and built by Gravity Logic. Since 2007, all… Read More →

The World’s Highest Golf Courses
by Patrick ThornePlaying golf at high altitude may not be something you’ve ever considered, but as with all sports, altitude training can be good for your game. You’ll probably also get a buzz out of the fact that the higher you go,… Read More →

10 Iconic Family-Friendly Hiking Trails in the West
by Alyssa EricksonThere is an attitude prevalent amongst singles and couples alike, that once you have kids your adventurous lifestyle is over. For good. I once believed this to be true as well. But after standing on the family side of the… Read More →

Rider’s Guide: Steamboat Bike Park
by Kristen LummisIn summer, Ski Town, USA turns into Bike Town, USA. Whether your preferred ride is a cruise along the Yampa River, cross-country mountain biking on Mt. Werner and Howelsen Hill or letting gravity guide you over 2,000 feet of downhill… Read More →

Rider’s Guide: Angel Fire Bike Park
by Kristen LummisTouted as the largest bike park in the Rocky Mountains, the Angel Fire Bike Park in New Mexico has a reputation as being “built for riders, by riders.” Opened in 2011, it’s one of the few North American locations deemed worthy of… Read More →

4 Types of Campers You Want On Your Camping Trip
by Katie CoakleyOh, summer. Days of outdoor adventures and hijinks, culminating in the ultimate warm weather experience: camping. What other excuse do you have to hang out with friends, not shower for days and experiment with pyromania? While there are many different ways… Read More →

Summer Skiing: Get Your Snow Fix During North America’s Off-Season
by Patrick ThorneFor those that crave the snow even when Winter is over – Fear not! Somewhere in the world, at almost any time of the day, a snowy slope is open for your skiing or boarding pleasure. Today, there are more… Read More →

4 Ways To Explore Like a Free Spirit This Summer
by Sarah WoodsTravelling as the free spirit that I am has afforded me wonderful experiences – both in mountains and in cities. From meeting a handsome mountain man un-expectedly (he was riding a horse, I might add), to an impromptu afternoon pub… Read More →