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VIDEO: TEDx Talk On Travel Writing And Global Change
Dec 8th, 2012 at 10:00AM:
"Travel writers are obligated to meet people, to ask questions, to pay attention," writer, editor and Gadling contributor Lavinia Spalding told the audience at TEDxParkCity earlier this year. "With that comes a heightened sense of awareness and observation, and some great rewards. On top of a great story, you gain a much richer experience."
Her talk, titled "Travel Writing and Global ...
Turn your Utah-bound boarding pass into a ski lift ticket
Mar 24th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Spring may have officially arrived, but that doesn't mean you can't sneak in a few more days on the slopes before the ski season ends for another year. To help facilitate that, three Utah ski resorts are offering a deal that will let you exchange your boarding pass for a lift ticket instead.
Beginning this Sunday, March 27th and running through the end of the season, any out-of-state visitor ...PackLate.com's newest idea: sleeping with strangers
Mar 11th, 2011 at 9:00AM:
I've never been skiing and I've never heard of PackLate.com. And yet, here I am, hopping from ski shop to ski shop in Austin, Texas of all places. I'm trying to nail down a ski jacket worth the money, but I've already assigned more than five hours to this task and I'm beginning to work out the math of my time vs. my money vs. my ski jacket as I pull into the sixth store. I don't think my ...5 great spring break ski destinations
Mar 9th, 2011 at 8:30AM: With spring break just around the corner, many of you are no doubt looking for one last blast of winter fun before the warmer temps set in. With that in mind, here are five great ski destinations that will make your spring break a memorable one.
Big Sky Resort, Montana
Big Sky bills itself as the "Biggest Skiing in America," and for good reason. With over 150 runs to choose from, the longest ...Alpine coasters bring theme park thrills to ski resorts
Jan 8th, 2011 at 11:30AM:
There are a number of ways for roller coaster fans to get a fix during the long, cold winter months when most of the country's theme parks are closed. Riding one of the alpine coasters that are popping up at ski resorts has got to be one of the best options. These personal thrill rides give spectacular views of the surrounding areas as they take advantage of the mountainous terrain that ...Utah ski resort offers 30-year pass, with a catch
Jan 9th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Utah ski resort The Canyons is offering skiers and snowboarders the chance to buy a season pass that is good for 30 years and can be loaned to friends and family. But, as in all things that seem too good to be true, there are a few caveats to the deal. The passes are available for $5000 each, and eligible buyers are limited to buying just two. Unlike ski passes from other resorts, these can also ...Cinematical is in Park City for Sundance
Jan 18th, 2008 at 12:30PM:
Our sister site Cinematical is holed up in chilly Park City, Utah for this year's Sundance Film Festival, and they recently posted a great set of photos highlighting the beautiful snow-covered streets and shimmering lights of the city at night. Even if you're not a movie buff, you can't help but wish you were bundled up, warm Irish coffee in hand, hobnobbing with celebrities and checking out a ...
