drinking
An Apres Guide to Mountain Town Distilleries
by Rich StonerDrinking and skiing have been long time pals ever since the French first uttered the phrase apres-ski many many years ago. Forever linked, these two past times work exceptionally well together with the cocktails providing a welcoming social activity to… Read More →
How to Build the Ultimate Shot Ski
by Katie CoakleyEditor’s Note: This post was originally published on July 24, 2014 and has been updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness. Though the origins of the shot ski may remain murky (there are rumors of one being created at University of British… Read More →
10 Things You Should Know Before Moving To A Ski Town
by Katie CoakleyIn the summer of 2002, I needed a change. I was working in a big city in a job that I loved but made me cry almost daily. I wanted something different, something completely unlike what I was doing. So… Read More →
Crack Open a Cold One: 10 Best Canned Beers for Camping
by Katie CoakleyThere are a few truths about camping that we hold self-evident: Lighter is better. Pack in it, pack it out. Avoid poison ivy. Bear bells are useless. However, some things are more of a personal choice, such as how much… Read More →
The World’s Best Après-Ski Champagne Bars
by Patrick Thorne“Always start the day with coffee, and end with champagne,” the old saying goes. Or maybe it was just a birthday card I once received. Well anyways, it’s one I try to live by, especially during the holidays, except mine… Read More →
Sieben (7) Ways to Win at Oktoberfest
by Katie CoakleyIt’s a well-known fact that mountain folks will use just about any excuse to have a party. Just finished a full day of skiing? Let’s après. Need a bit more snow? Let’s throw a party for the snow gods. St…. Read More →
Malts in the Mountains: 10 Ski Town Breweries
by Katie CoakleySome things in life just go together—Peas and carrots. Hipsters and moustache wax. Mountains and beer. Whether you’ve just summited a peak or raced down one with your proverbial hair on fire, there’s nothing quite like a cold one when… Read More →
Beer Me: Best Canned Beers for Outdoor Activities
by Katie CoakleyIf absence makes the heart grow fonder, then summer is Romeo to our winter Juliet. Like the star-crossed lovers, we eagerly await the opportunity to progress our romance. However, we’re talking about our love of summer activities like hiking, biking,… Read More →
9 Ski Resort Bloody Marys To Try
by Katie CoakleyAh, the Bloody Mary: that spicy, savory, tomato juice-based, vodka-laced drink that is enjoyed with such relish (literal and figurative relish) during brunch, on a ski break or as a hangover remedy. Few “classic” cocktails have as colorful past as… Read More →
If Your Ski Resort Were a Drink…
by Katie CoakleyAs unique as a snowflake, every ski resort has a distinctive feeling and vibe. Rolling up to a lift in New England is decidedly different than hopping on a chair in Colorado. Each ski resort’s personality is created from many… Read More →
