food
Where to Dine and Stay Near Midwest Ski and Snowboard Resorts
by Brian ClarkSkiing and snowboarding work up an appetite, no doubt about it. And unless you’re a local, you’re also going to need a place to bunk overnight so you can hit the slopes refreshed in the morning. Here’s a list of… Read More →
4 Ski Resorts With Incredible, Old-School Ski Lodges
by Eric WagnonTruly old-school ski lodges are rare gems in today’s ski-resort world of boutique hotels and condo sprawl. Minimalist décor may be trendy and hip, but dark wood, antlers and antique skis on the walls, and a cozy fireplace somehow just… Read More →
Breakfasts of Champions: 12 Places to Fill Your Tank Before Hitting The Slopes
by Katie CoakleyJust about anyone who has experienced the joy of a full ski day has probably at least heard of the term “après-ski.”* However, you might not have heard of “avant-ski.” What is avant-ski, you might ask? It’s the process that… Read More →
The World’s Most Unique Gourmet Local Foods at Ski Resorts
by Patrick ThorneOne of the great things about traveling to ski is not just the snow and the people you meet, but the different regional dishes you can find to eat. In fact, skiing and food go hand in hand (or rather… 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 →
7 of the World’s Highest Ski Bars
by Patrick ThorneFor several of the world’s greatest skiers, there was an unwritten challenge (until quite recently) to ski from the world’s 7 highest peaks. It was an achievement that was finally completed in October 2006. American female freeskier, Kit Deslauriers, became the… Read More →
10 Best “Snow” Beers (And a Few for the Lifts)
by Katie CoakleyWhen the temperatures plummet and the days grow shorter, it’s scientifically proven that the body goes into “cold weather” mode. Much like the mighty grizzly bear stocking up for the long winter months, we are drawn to comfort foods like… Read More →
Get in My Belly: Unique Foods at Ski Resorts
by Katie CoakleyIt’s the middle of the day and you’ve been pounding powder since the lifts opened. Though your super-human stamina allows you to continue the crushing until the sun sets, your stomach is yodeling louder than the guy in the Ricola… Read More →
Best Fall Beers You Need To Try
by Katie CoakleySummer is officially over, according to the calendar. However, the real end of summer is marked not by a set date, but a series of events that herald the coming of autumn (and, with it, winter) much more accurately than… Read More →
Hydration Tips For Athletes: Why Drinking Water Alone Is Not Enough
by Becca ScheppsIn the US, the weather is heating up. Most of the snow has already melted away and, as soon as we switch gears from Winter activities to Summer sports, we will all be sweating out of control. This is the… Read More →
