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8 Ski Areas in New Mexico You Can’t Miss
by Kristen LummisWe recently made the case for what makes skiing and snowboarding in New Mexico special. Some quick reasons? High elevation that means light, dry snow, powder that lasts for days, and a season that extends into March and April. Today,… Read More →
Why Your Next Winter Trip Should Be to New Mexico
by Kristen LummisWhile there are many fantastic North American ski destinations, if you’re looking for a special winter trip, start with New Mexico. The first ski trails in New Mexico were cut on Sandia Peak by the Albuquerque Ski Club in 1935…. Read More →
5 Wonderfully Strange Places To Ski & Snowboard in the US
by Jules OlderTake lift to the top, then turn left, turn right to the bottom. Rinse and repeat. It COULD be argued that all skiing is pretty much the same, but it would be wrong, wrong, wrong. Apart from the sky above… Read More →
Ski Resorts In The West DEEP in Snow – Up To 6 Feet!
by Eric WagnonWhile shoppers were scrambling for Black Friday and Cyber Monday bargains, skiers and snowboarders in the western United States and Canada cashed in on big snowfalls across several regions. Given that ski season traditionally gets started in earnest around Thanksgiving… 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 →
The Most Beautiful Mountains On The Planet?
by Jules OlderI asked, What are the most beautiful mountains on Planet Earth? Not the best snow, not the best grooming — the most beautiful. And you answered. Boy, did you answer. Here’s what you said: Banff, Cambodia, Chile, Colorado, Jasper, Massachusetts, New… Read More →
North America’s Favorite Resorts for Tree Skiing
by Kristen LummisFor many skiers and snowboarders, skiing the trees is the holy grail of winter fun. When you duck into a glade, you’re one step closer to skiing’s backcountry roots. You leave behind the noise and commotion of the larger resort… Read More →
10 Adrenaline-Pumping Outdoor Activities in the West
by Erika Wigginsbuck·et list noun, informal A number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime. The diverse climate and terrain of the Western U.S. make it a popular destination for adventurers and adrenaline junkies…. Read More →
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Skiing in New Mexico
by Eric WagnonNew Mexico may not receive the same attention as its neighboring states of Colorado or Utah, but the Land of Enchantment has its fair share of great skiing. There are eight alpine ski areas: Angel Fire, Pajarito Mountain, Red River… Read More →
Plan Your Ski Holiday: North American Ski Resorts At A Glance
by RoseAnne Moises“What are you doing over your Winter break?” This is a question frequently being asked by both family members and friends, despite winter break being several weeks away. However, as I’ve learned from past experiences, the holiday season is the… Read More →
