food
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 →
Après-Ski Dining Favorites in New England and Quebec
by Steve JermanokAfter a day of hitting the slopes, I’m not content with one après-ski beer and a hot tub. No, my body craves a good meal. I’ve made it a habit to find the finest places in town to dine. They… Read More →
Valentine’s Day at a Ski Resort: How to Win A Skier’s Heart with Sugar
by Kristen LummisAbout 20 years ago, it’s hard to remember exactly which year it was, a young California couple was skiing at Squaw Valley. It was Valentine’s Day. The skiing was suitably fantastic, and this young couple was, quite possibly, in love…. Read More →
