May 20th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Are you still making plans for Memorial Day weekend? Then look no further than Mammoth Mountain Resort, where unique spring weather conditions have made it possible for visitors to ski, mountain bike and play golf all on the same day.
Even though the Memorial Day weekend often marks the unofficial start to summer, Mammoth isn't quite ready to completely give up on winter just yet. The resort is ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Memorial Day Getaway: Ski, Bike, Golf Mammoth Mountain
May 20th, 2012 at 8:00AM: Are you still making plans for Memorial Day weekend? Then look no further than Mammoth Mountain Resort, where unique spring weather conditions have made it possible for visitors to ski, mountain bike and play golf all on the same day.
Even though the Memorial Day weekend often marks the unofficial start to summer, Mammoth isn't quite ready to completely give up on winter just yet. The resort is ...5 great spring ski destinations
Mar 28th, 2012 at 9:00AM: Winter may now be officially over but that doesn't mean we have to hang up our skies and snowboards just yet. After all, spring usually brings warmer weather, shorter lift lines and discounted passes. For those still hoping to hit the slopes a few more times this year, here are five great spring ski destinations that will leave you wishing it was winter all year round.
Arapahoe Basin, Colorado ...Photo of the Day: Getting cozy in the snow
Feb 9th, 2012 at 6:00PM:
Most of our favorite travel memories are from summer: school's out and the days are long, you can hit the beach, sit in a park, or people-watch at a sidewalk cafe. Spring and fall are great shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds, but winter tends to be underappreciated for travel. Outside of visiting family for holidays, winter travelers generally head to the ski slopes or Caribbean ...10 reasons to travel to Ljubljana
Dec 13th, 2011 at 9:00AM:
When I found cheap airfare from Istanbul to Ljubljana, I didn't find many other travelers who'd been there or even say for sure which country it's in. The tiny of country of Slovenia is slightly smaller than New Jersey and its capital city isn't known for much other than being difficult to spell and pronounce (say "lyoob-lyAH-nah"). After spending a few days there last month, I quickly fell ...Video of the Day: Urban skiiing
Nov 28th, 2011 at 6:30PM:
Despite the oddly warm weather we're experiencing in the Northeast right now, it is technically the start of ski season is many part of the country. However, it can be difficult to get to a proper ski destination whether due to finances, lack of time or friends who flake on planned trips. Well, this skier didn't go anywhere but his own neighborhood to hit the slopes. He crosses streets, jumps ...
Calling all single snow bunnies: Speed dating hits the slopes this Winter
Nov 23rd, 2011 at 1:00PM: Want to find love by trying something a little out of the ordinary this winter?
Bristol Mountain in the Finger Lakes region of New York has come up with a way to help singles find a compatible ski buddy...and maybe even the love of their life. On January 14 and February 11, 2012, single skiers can sign up for Ski Dating, which includes three, 45 minute ski or snowboarding dates with three ...ItaliaOutdoors introduces ski adventures for wine and food enthusiasts
Oct 12th, 2011 at 6:00PM: Beginning in December, 2011, ItaliaOutdoors will host snow and ski tours that also include activities for food and wine enthusiasts. These small group excursions will give participants insight into the culinary culture of the Trentino Alto-Adige region of Northeastern Italy.
Each tour can be customized to fit any fitness level and budget, from shorter trails to advanced mountain climbs. Groups ...Whistler: On the inside looking out
Sep 9th, 2011 at 1:00PM:
We've all heard it before. Spoken in commercials, printed in brochures and even told to us by friends when describing a place: "There's something for everyone." Sure, many places live up to that incredibly broad statement. Certainly diverse cities like New York, Barcelona and Tokyo truly do have something for every type of person and traveler. However, some places fill very specific niches. ...Top 8 attractions in Vail, Colorado for 2011/2012
May 16th, 2011 at 2:00PM:
Measured at approximately 5,289 acres, the Vail Ski Resort is the largest single mountain ski resort in the United States and the second largest resort in all of North America (next to Whistler Blackcomb). With a rich history and lively village surrounding the base of the resort, it's a destination that has plenty to offer both avid skiers & relaxation seekers.
As the 2010/2011 ski ...Inside the 2011 Vail Film Festival (w/ exclusive video)
Apr 22nd, 2011 at 10:00AM:
A few weeks ago, I was invited to attend the 8th annual Vail Film Festival to check out Olympus's new initiatives in digital filmmaking and photography. As someone that loves independent films, experimenting with digital cameras, and snowboarding; the only way I would have been more anxious to pack my bags and fly to Colorado would've been if Lindsey Vonn had personally offered to escort me ...Winter in Alaska: fine dining, finer skiing at the Alyeska Resort & Hotel
Feb 26th, 2011 at 11:00AM: In the spirit of journeying during periods less traveled, I've embarked to Alaska this winter. Follow the adventures here, and prepare to have your preconceived notions destroyed along the way.
You know you've considered it: "What if I went skiing this year... in Alaska? But then, the inevitable list of excuses rolls in: the flight's further, it's more expensive, none of my friends would ...A travel guide to the 2011 Oscar movies
Feb 2nd, 2011 at 4:00PM: The 83rd annual Academy Awards are coming up in a few weeks and the Oscars race is on. This year's nominations contained few surprises, with many nods for Brit period piece The King's Speech, Facebook biopic The Social Network, and headtrip Inception. While 2010's ultimate travel blockbuster Eat, Pray, Love failed to made the cut, there's still plenty to inspire wanderlust among the Best Picture ...Skiing in a former Taliban stronghold: Malam Jabba, Pakistan
Jan 29th, 2011 at 1:00PM:
Thumbing your nose at the Taliban has never been so fun.
The Malam Jabba ski resort in the Swat Valley of Pakistan has been a battleground between the Pakistani army and the Taliban for years. When the Taliban seized the area in 2006 they blew up the resort. They decided that skiing is unislamic, probably because it's fun. Well, the Muslims in the Pakistani army didn't agree with this ...Travel Photo Tips: Taking photos while skiing / snowmobiling, and keeping your camera dry
Jan 28th, 2011 at 1:00PM:
I recently embarked on a trip to Montana's northwestern corner, primarily concerned with a couple of things: enjoying a few days of skiing and snowmobiling, and keeping my shutter going all the while. Truth be told, it's harder than you might think. Managing to capture photos -- let alone ones that you'd be proud to show off -- in wintry conditions is certainly a challenge, but it's not ...Columbia Omni-Heat Circuit Breaker Softshell electric / heated ski jacket review
Jan 27th, 2011 at 12:00PM:
It's a mouthful of a name, but Columbia's new Circuit Breaker Softshell heated jacket is exactly the kind of hardware that avid winter adventurists and residents of frigid locales have been clamoring for. Heated gear has been around for awhile, but older implementations have generally been prohibitively expensive, extremely bulky and short on life. Reviews have generally been mixed, and the ...Winter in Whitefish, Montana: where extreme snow sports and radical serenity meet
Jan 26th, 2011 at 2:00PM:
Northwestern Montana just doesn't get the credit it deserves. When most tourists ponder Big Sky Country, they think of big lakes, outback hunting and skiing at Big Sky Resort. Truth is, all of those things are most definitely found in the Treasure State, but there's a slice of this place that manages to package a raft of winter sporting activities with a slice of natural beauty that'll burn a ...Goby.com names top New England ski resorts to brave the winter storm warnings
Jan 10th, 2011 at 2:30PM:
There's another massive snowstorm heading up the east coast and making its way to Boston, Providence, Nashua and beyond. As the storms get worse, the New Englanders get daring. What better excuse to brave the slopes than with a fresh few feet of snow at a favorite ski resort?
Goby.com, a travel and events search engine, pulled together a list of the top ski resorts in New England. Our ...Gadling's cold weather gift guide
Dec 14th, 2010 at 11:00AM: Christmas is less than two weeks away (and Hanukkah wishes are now being expressed belatedly), and that's still plenty of time to shop for all of your favorite people. We've already covered the best gifts for outdoor travelers and the top luxury travel gifts, so this time around we're focusing on people who embrace winter.
You know the type: the adventurers who see snow and can't wait to get ...Q & A with Grantourismo round-the-world slow travel bloggers
Nov 24th, 2010 at 2:00PM:
With all the holiday travel madness just beginning, sometimes it's nice to take a breath and think about taking travel more slowly. I recently had a chance to meet up with blogger Lara Dunston and her photographer-writer husband, Terence Carter, of the round-the-world travel project and blog, Grantourismo while they were traveling through Istanbul. Lara and Terence hosted me at their fabulous ...Fall hideaways: Colorado ski resorts for the non-skier
Sep 24th, 2010 at 11:00AM: I live in Colorado and I don't ski, snowboard or otherwise partake in the numerous ski resort activities involving ice, snow, goggles, weird hats and heavy snow-suits (that the so-called fashionable people call ski apparel). But, I do go to the ski resorts at what I consider the best time, the Fall. It is after the summer crowds and before the winter madness begins; it is the perfect time for a ...
