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Summer snow-tubing at Keystone Resort

Summer snow-tubing at Keystone Resort With the hot summer sun beating down on me, I actually start to miss winter. But, when that brisk chill turns into relentless cold, I start to think in the other direction. The Keystone Resort has found a way to give you the best of both. This summer, it will be the ...

Bikini ski contest a huge hit in the French Alps

Bikini ski contest a huge hit in the French Alps 5 degree weather did not stop these talented skiers from showing their skills during the yearly "Bikini ski contest" in the French Tignes ski resort. The resort is one of just 2 locations in France with year round snow, and even in the middle of summer, temperatures are ...

Five national parks to hit this weekend

Five national parks to hit this weekend Yesterday we mentioned that the National Park Service has waived all entry fees to every national park this weekend, and while that may increase the crowds in places like Yellowstone and Yosemite, there are still plenty of great parks that you can visit that will remain ...

15 Great Mountain Vacations

15 Great Mountain Vacations The U.K. based online magazine Wide World launched at the beginning of May, and is already building a library of good content for adventure travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. The articles vary greatly in subject matter and include an interview with free diver Sara Campbell, ...

Classic Treks: The Haute Route

Classic Treks: The Haute Route There is a misconception that all of the great treks of the world involve backpackers roughing it in remote backcountry in a distant third world country. While those treks do hold a certain appeal, there are plenty of other great hikes that don't require that you give up all ...

For Some Climbers, It's Not Just About Going Up!

For Some Climbers, It's Not Just About Going Up! The spring climbing season is in full swing in the Himalaya, and the climbers on Everest, and the other major peaks in the region, are focused on acclimatizing and preparing for their summit bids, which are most likely to come around mid-May. For most of them, their focus is ...

Barneo Ice Station Opens

Barneo Ice Station Opens In another spring tradition, the Barneo Ice Station has opened for another season, providing the gateway for adventure travelers and explorers to make a "last degree" journey to the geographic North Pole from the Russian side of the ice. The ice station sits roughly 60 ...

Skier Conquers K2 on One Ski

Skier Conquers K2 on One Ski When it comes to the world of extreme skiing, there are few men as naturally talented as Lane Meyer. He's skied some of the most challenging mountains in the world, from the Himalaya to the Andes and everything in between. But even his most ardent fans felt that he had ...

Alyeska Ski Resort charges for rescue, bans guest for a year

Alyeska Ski Resort charges for rescue, bans guest for a year You know times are tough when the rescue shows up on your bill. When Matt Davis, skiing at Alyeska Ski Resort, needed to be rescued, it took 13 members of the ski patrol to bring him – and his fractured left leg – to safety. Despite the fact that it required a ...

Snake River Resort deal feels like stealing

Snake River Resort deal feels like stealing I love dirt-cheap deals. I like being able to go to some cool destination ... and know that I'm absolutely screwing the place because the package is so cheap. The "Tram-tastic Ski Package" at the Snake River Lodge & Spa looks like one of these chances to feel like you ...

Skiing in Maine offers bargains in March

Skiing in Maine offers bargains in March When I think of Maine, I think of leaping off barnacle covered rocks into the ocean and eating clams dipped in butter in Ogunquit like I did one summer when I went there to visit a high school friend. She was was working as a waitress at a hotel resort and I was a kitchen ...

Snowboarder Twitters For Rescue

Snowboarder Twitters For Rescue The "micro-blogging" phenomenon known as Twitter has captured the attention of many, while confounding others. In a nutshell, the service allows users to send out brief messages to friends, known as "Followers" in twitter-speak, sharing news and information or simply the ...

Exploring the Canadian Rockies on Cross Country Skis

Exploring the Canadian Rockies on Cross Country Skis Stretching into Alberta and British Columbia, the Canadian Rockies form the backdrop for one of the best settings for winter outdoor adventure in North America, if not the world. The region can be explored by sled dog or on snowshoes, and offers some of the best skiing, both ...

Winter Adventures in the Pyrenees

Winter Adventures in the Pyrenees Spain is seldom considered a great destination for skiers, but this story from the Wall Street Journal, says that the Pyrenees Mountains, found in the northern part of that country, are amongst Europe's hidden gems when it comes to winter outdoor adventure. Far from the ...

20 Great Mountain Huts

20 Great Mountain Huts Looking for a great mountain lodge to book for you next ski vacation? Something that affords stunning views with limited crowds and great access to the backcountry? Then look no further than this list created by Eric Kendall for The Guardian. The list is broken down into ...

Take a romantic vacation--alone

Take a romantic vacation--alone If you don't have a person to cuddle up to for Valentine's Day--that sweet, special someone to whisper endearments in your ear--the type of person you wrote about in your middle school diary who you envisioned going with to a romantic destination once you grew old enough--to ...

Find love on the NH slopes

Find love on the NH slopes Are you a die-hard skier who has always wanted to meet the love of your life on the slopes? Good, go to New Hampshire. For the price of a lift ticket at Black Mountain in the Mt. Washington Valley, you could experience a life-changing eight-minute ride in a chairlift. Back ...

Photo of the day (2.3.09)

Photo of the day (2.3.09) Here in the Midwest, we're in the midst of an unholy winter. Record snowfall, wild ice storms and weeks of subfreezing temperatures are starting to weigh heavy at this point, and as we drag ourselves out of the darkness into snowy daily rituals, it's easy to repeat and ...

Gadling Gear Review: Arc'teryx Atlas AR Jacket

Gadling Gear Review: Arc'teryx Atlas AR Jacket Nothing is more important in your adventure travel than packing the correct gear for the job. Whether this is the right set of cams for a pitch through Joshua Tree or a comfortable pair of all purpose shoes for exploring Venice, the wrong gear can drastically affect the way ...

Make ski resort losses your gain this year

Make ski resort losses your gain this year Skiers are winners in the current recession. Lodges and resorts out west are offering generous deals to put you on their powder. So, if you have a bit of extra cash on hand and the urge to hit the slopes, there's never been a better time to be alive. In the Aspen/Snowmass ...

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