Feb 9th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
Crested Butte features incredible backcountry and extreme opportunities in a remote and captivating package. It's also got more lift-accessed extreme terrain than anywhere else in the nation. You may need to purchase a ski-pass, but it's all avalanche-controlled (what's known as sidecountry, rather than backcountry). Few are the powder hounds who miss the constant threat of imminent burial ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Adventure Guide 2013: Crested Butte
Feb 9th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
Crested Butte features incredible backcountry and extreme opportunities in a remote and captivating package. It's also got more lift-accessed extreme terrain than anywhere else in the nation. You may need to purchase a ski-pass, but it's all avalanche-controlled (what's known as sidecountry, rather than backcountry). Few are the powder hounds who miss the constant threat of imminent burial ...Off The Beaten Winter Path In Colorado: Backcountry Dining At The Tennessee Pass Cookhouse
Jan 10th, 2013 at 10:00AM:
"We're going to ski in to this place where you get lunch served in a yurt."
My Colorado friends know what it takes to get me excited about life; combine an outdoor pursuit with eating and I am almost always game. I didn't even need to know the details of where we were going. The fact that I was going to a restaurant in a backcountry setting was good enough.
Near Leadville, Colorado, ...Ski Town Holidays: Not Just For Skiers
Dec 7th, 2012 at 2:00PM: It sounds crazy, but not all ski-town tourists are there to downhill ski. In fact, many don't even know how. I'll also let you in on a local's secret: not all permanent residents of ski towns know how to ski, and of those who do, many can't even afford a season pass.
The fact is, there are now more options than ever for non-skiers and those on a tight budget to engage in other winter sports, if ...Avoiding Altitude Woes: What To Bring On Your Next Ski Trip
Nov 30th, 2012 at 1:00PM: There are few things that bum out a ski trip more than altitude issues. Even if your symptoms are just in the form of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) – headache, fatigue, dizziness, insomnia or nausea – it's often enough to make you wish you'd stayed at home.
I live in Colorado, and have resided in a couple of high-altitude ski towns in the past. Since our ski season just kicked off, ...Sweden building world's largest indoor ski resort
Sep 30th, 2011 at 3:30PM: Swedish architects at the firm of CF Moller have unveiled plans for a massive indoor ski resort which, when built, will be the largest in the world. Dubbed Skipark 360°, the new resort would ensure plenty of powder, even in the worst of winters, and could enable year-round fun on the slopes.
Thanks to its main slope, which is 2300 feet in length and has a drop of 515 feet, Skipark 360° ...37 skiers were stranded in Yosemite backcountry
Mar 26th, 2011 at 8:00AM: Earlier this week a late season blizzard hit Yosemite National Park, burying the region in snow and leaving 37 skiers stranded in the backcountry. Fortunately they all escaped unharmed, but were given a healthy reminder of the dangers of traveling in the wilderness during the winter.
A group of 21 cross country skiers made their way to the Glacier Point region of the park along a trail that ...The best little gear shop in Montana
Jan 19th, 2011 at 8:00AM: When it comes to buying gear for our various outdoor adventures, most of us are restricted to making purchases from speciality retailers such as REI or big box sporting good stores like Sports Authority. But if you happen to live in a town with a locally owned gear shop, you probably have witnessed first hand just how different the experience can be. Often those shops create a sense of community ...Ten great things to do in Yellowstone during the winter
Jan 14th, 2011 at 8:00AM: As many travelers know, Yellowstone National Park is one of the most spectacular natural wonders in the entire world. It deftly blends beautiful landscapes, fascinating geothermal activity, and an amazing abundance of wildlife to give a unique experience that has to be seen to be believed. During the summer months, the park is warm, lush, and green but overrun with tourists. Last year the park set ...Yellowstone opens for winter season
Dec 16th, 2010 at 8:00AM: One of America's premiere national parks, Yellowstone opened for the winter season yesterday, with the South Entrance granting visitors access to the pristine backcountry that already seen plenty of snow this year. The East Entrance and Sylvan Pass will both December 22nd, offering even more access to this winter wonderland.
In recent years, it has become increasingly popular to explore ...Five hotel holiday deals in New England
Nov 11th, 2010 at 1:00PM:
Are you looking for a winter wonderland for the Christmas season? New England is a natural destination. There are plenty of deals to be found, with packages that won't force you to choose between your trip and the number of presents under the tree. Check out the inns below from New England Inns and Resorts to see for yourself what await!
1. The Stepping Stone Spa, Lyndonville, VT The ...America's favorite park: Bear Head Lake State Park, MN
Sep 27th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Over the past few months Coca-Cola has been encouraging Americans to vote for their favorite park through the "America is Your Park" campaign. With more than 5.7 million votes cast, the competition for the title of the country's top park was decidedly fierce, and with a $100,000 grant up for grabs, there was a lot of interest in the outcome. When the competition was over, and the votes were ...Winter fun in the Black Hills of South Dakota
Dec 31st, 2009 at 1:00PM: The blizzard that blew through the Midwest last week may have disrupted travel for the holidays, but it was just what outdoor enthusiasts were looking for in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Snow had been quite sparse up until the blizzard hit, but some areas received as much as four feet of the white stuff, making the area the perfect winter playground for skiers and snowmobilers. Awhile back we ...First snow: Eight winter activities for budget friendly fun
Dec 10th, 2009 at 9:30AM: With the first snow comes thoughts of winter's smorgasbord of budget friendly travel options. Fall festivals and foliage tours are long gone. What was missed has been moved to next year's got to go agenda.
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The first snow is a reminder that winter, like ...Exploring the Canadian Rockies on Cross Country Skis
Mar 4th, 2009 at 8:30AM: 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 downhill and cross country, anywhere. With that in mind, outdoor enthusiast and writer Peter Potterfield recently made the ...Gadling Take FIVE: Week of Dec. 27--Jan. 2
Jan 2nd, 2009 at 6:30PM: First off, Happy 2009!
As we marked the passage of time, Heather graced us with a look at the New Year from her angle in the sky. I loved looking through the gallery of her last trip of 2008, particularly her details about the passenger who made origami birds for her to pass out to kids. Sweet.
Here are five more posts that offer a mixed bag from humorous to helpful to downright deep.
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