Nov 6th, 2009 at 11:30AM:
Queenstown is a seemingly quaint town that resides in the shadow of the Southern Alps on New Zealand's South Island. Walking its streets, one could easily mistake it for Boulder, Colorado. But like the American town that it resembles, Queenstown's quiet appearance belies an adventurous spirit that pervades the people and activities that make this hamlet a popular tourist destination all year ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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In the Corner of the World: Queenstown
Nov 6th, 2009 at 11:30AM:
Queenstown is a seemingly quaint town that resides in the shadow of the Southern Alps on New Zealand's South Island. Walking its streets, one could easily mistake it for Boulder, Colorado. But like the American town that it resembles, Queenstown's quiet appearance belies an adventurous spirit that pervades the people and activities that make this hamlet a popular tourist destination all year ...Outside Magazine lists the best ski resorts in North America
Nov 4th, 2009 at 8:00AM:
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With snow already falling all over the U.S., it is clear that ski season is in full swing, and with winter still more than a month and a half away, ski bums and bunnies have plenty of great months on the slope ahead. To that end, Outside Magazine has ...The 10 most-affordable ski spots in North America
Nov 3rd, 2009 at 4:30PM: Skiing, like polo and yachting, is a rich man's(or woman's) sport. The equipment is expensive, and in order to participate, you need to go to a specific place. In the case of skiing, this means paying ski lift fees and traveling to a pricey ski resort. The costs can add up and make it prohibitively expensive for less affluent ski enthusiasts.
But there are some less expensive ski resorts. Ski.com ...Alternatives to skiing: spa, anyone?
Oct 29th, 2009 at 5:00PM: In the interests of disclosure and transparency, I don't ski. I did a little bit of snowboarding 15 years ago, but it didn't amount to much. So, when I write about the ski deals that come across my desk, it's not lost on me that some people don't hit the slopes. The latest package from The Lodge at Vail, a RockResort, has something for those of us who don't stumble down the mountain. The "Spa, ...Skiers eager to return to Colorado slopes
Oct 27th, 2009 at 3:00PM: The travel market may be in the tank, but things are looking good for Vail Resorts. Season passes for their slopes were up 13 percent last month. Sure, some of the deals have probably helped, but the market has definitely changed over the past year. In 2008, travelers were feeling the fresh sting of the financial crisis, and job cuts were looming. Everyone became more cautious, because they didn't ...Become an official ski bum!
Oct 16th, 2009 at 9:00AM: A few days back we mentioned that Colorado was looking to claim your snow virginity, and was tempting said virgins with a free three month stay in the state, complete with accommodations, ski passes, spending cash and more. But what about us poor schlubs that popped that cherry a long time ago? Are we to be left out in the cold, both literally and figuratively? Fear not fellow snow lovers, because ...Colorado offers free 3-month trip to "snow virgins"
Oct 14th, 2009 at 11:00AM: My four-year old niece, who lives in Florida, once detailed for me all the places she'd been in the world. "I have been everywhere," she said. "I have even been to snow!" (For the record, that means she has been to Michigan). If you aren't as "well-traveled" as my niece and haven't yet experienced the icy wonder of snow, Colorado wants to hear from you.
Colorado is looking for "snow virgins", ...Ski season officially begins today!
Oct 7th, 2009 at 8:30AM: The Loveland Ski Area in Colorado officially opens its slopes today, marking the start of the ski season in North America. The resort will open its doors at 9 AM local time, greeting the first eager ski bums and bunnies of the year with 18 inches of fresh powder. For Loveland, which sits 50 miles west of Denver, this will be the earliest opening day in 40 years. With 160 acres of groomed slopes, ...Get married at Colorado's Keystone Resort and get free season ski pass
Oct 4th, 2009 at 1:30PM:
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Skiing couples looking to get married on a mountain should look into Keystone Resort in Colorado. Couples who host a wedding at the resort between November 30, 2009 and November 30, 2010 will receive complimentary passes for the 2010-2011 ski ...Paraplegic Athlete Climbing Kilimanjaro
Sep 29th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Paraplegic athlete Chris Waddell is in the process of doing something spectacular. He is attempting to become the first person to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro without the use of his legs, and as of this writing he is camped at 18,000 feet, and preparing for the final push up to the summit. Back in 1988, Waddell suffered a terrible skiing accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. But he was ...Recession Over! $1300 ski boots arrive in time for ski season!
Sep 23rd, 2009 at 8:30AM: Economic conditions around the globe remain fragile at best, and most experts feel that it'll be 2010 before things start to turn around. But don't tell that to the Apex Sports Group, who are preparing to release the "most expensive ski boot in the world" next month, with the aptly named Apex Ski Boot clocking in at a staggering $1295. And what exactly does 1300 clams buy the prospective ski bum? ...Girls' getaway at The Osprey offers more than the norm
Sep 1st, 2009 at 3:00PM: Ladies, give yourselves a break this winter. As you plan your next girls getaway, keep The Osprey at Beaver Creek in mind. This RockResort is the closest hotel to a chairlift in North America, and its post-New Year escape package is sure to put you in a room. From January 6 – 9, 2010, the ReTreat Yourself package combines skiing and snowboarding (guided by pro athletes) and yoga with Beaver ...University in Virginia opens year-round ski slopes
Aug 22nd, 2009 at 11:30AM: It's always been that, at their most basic, skiing and snowboarding require two things - some sort of skis or a board and of course, snow. And snow usually requires precipitation and a sufficiently cold temperature(this concludes today's lesson in meteorological science). But as of August 29th, snow - and the weather conditions required to create it - will become unnecessary for American skiers. ...Girls, girls, girls! Trapper's Cabin getaway
Aug 9th, 2009 at 12:00PM: There's no guarantee that this retreat will become home to the latest in the Where the Boys Aren't series, but Trapper's Cabin on Beaver Creek Mountain does offer the ladies a chance to disappear for a while and enjoy relative seclusion and a bit of relaxation. This four-bedroom, four-bathroom villa is 9,500 feet in the sky, surrounded by nature and designed for high-touch service.
Trapper's ...Ten amazing "green" adventures
Aug 1st, 2009 at 8:01AM: Eco-adventures are all the rage these days with environmentally conscious travelers choosing to visit far flung places, all the while fully aware of the size of their carbon footprint. They want an amazing travel experience, and are willing to go to great lengths to get it, all the while adhering to the principles of sustainable travel. With that in mind, the Times Online has an excellent article ...Pricing is out for Telluride ski season
Jul 16th, 2009 at 1:30PM: It's hard to think about the slopes right now. The sun is beating down, and sweat is a part of daily life. But, there are a few people out there whose minds still drift to mountain tops and a chill in the air. Well, we just got a step closer to ski season: Telluride Ski Resort has announced its season pass rates for the coming winter. And, they'll look pretty familiar. The resort has decided not ...15 Great Mountain Vacations
Jun 13th, 2009 at 8:30AM: 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, a look at the world's toughest race, and a growing collection of gear reviews. One of the feature articles is of particular ...For Some Climbers, It's Not Just About Going Up!
Apr 28th, 2009 at 8:30AM: 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 squarely on getting up the mountain, standing on top, and then getting back down in one piece. But there are some climbers ...Visit Yellowstone Offseason
Apr 23rd, 2009 at 8:00AM: Yellowstone National Park is one of the most popular destinations in the U.S., welcoming nearly 3 million visitors per year. Most of those come during the summer months, when the weather is consistently beautiful, and the travel season is in full swing. But this article suggests that we should go now, to beat the crowds, and enjoy springtime in the Northern Rockies, where no matter what time of ...Skier Conquers K2 on One Ski
Apr 1st, 2009 at 8:00AM: 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 bitten off more than he could chew when he traveled to the remote Karakorum Range in Pakistan to ski K2, the second tallest ...
