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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 →
8 Reasons to Hit the Slopes Before the Big Game
by RoseAnne MoisesTailgating. Prepping finger foods. House parties…The NFL’s biggest event is filled with tons of traditions. Why not make skiing or riding one of them? Here are 8 reasons why you should hit the slopes on February 5. 1. The game doesn’t start… 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 →
8 Mountain Weddings With The Best Views Ever
by Sarah WoodsCouples who play together, stay together. So where else better to say “I do” than at your favorite playground? Here’s a roundup of mountain weddings that just might inspire you to get married among the magic of your favorite range…. Read More →
10 Reasons Why You Need To Ski Jackson Hole Mountain Resort This Winter
by Eric WagnonBetween Wyoming’s Tetons and the Gros Ventre mountain ranges sits Jackson Hole, a valley that is 15 miles wide and 80 miles long. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is situated on the Tetons side, about 12 miles from the main town… Read More →
More of North America’s Favorite Skiing: Trees & Powder Edition
by Kristen LummisTrees and powder: they go together. And while you don’t need glades to enjoy powder skiing, one of the charms of ducking into the trees is scoring deep, soft snow, days after the last storm. We recently published two posts,… 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 →
10 Unspoken Rules That Skiers & Snowboarders (Should) Abide By
by Katie CoakleyIn life, there are unspoken truths—facts and ideas that are so widely acknowledged that they are not questioned, merely upheld. Example: Nothing good ever happens after someone says, “Hold my beer and watch this.” Sometimes these truths are ignored; the… Read More →
Top 7 Jobs For The Modern Day Ski Bum
by Heather BaloghThe era of the all-play-and-no-work ski bum has passed. Life is too darn expensive, and everyone needs to make some cash. That said, it is still possible to surround yourself with your favorite sport {ahem! skiing!} while still earning enough… Read More →
6 Alternatives to the Classic Ski Trip
by Patrick ThorneWe all love to ski, snowboard, and even toboggan down the slopes, but did you know there’s plenty more to enjoy on snow? In the past few years, a whole host of new sliding and riding devices have been unveiled. Here… Read More →
