snowboard posts
by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (2 months ago)
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 ...
by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (4 months ago)
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 ...
by Mike Barish (RSS feed) (5 months ago)
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. ...
by Stephen Greenwood (RSS feed) (9 months ago)
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 ...
by Darren Murph (RSS feed) (11 months ago)
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 ...
by Dana Murph (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
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 ...
by Darren Murph (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
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 ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
Jan 20th, 2011 at 8:30AM: The Canyons ski resort, located not far from Park City, Utah, opens another portion of their multi-million dollar renovation project today when they unveil their new Ski Beach gathering area, complete with deck chairs and lifeguard stands. To commemorate the opening, they're also offering free lift tickets to anyone who shows up to the event wearing their bathing suit.
Over the past few months, ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
Jan 3rd, 2011 at 8:00AM: Ever wanted to strap on a pair of skis and hit the slopes, but don't have the necessary skills to survive a single trip down the hill? Well, you're in luck, as January has been declared learn to ski and snowboard month with dozens of resorts across the country offering discounted, or even free, lessons in hopes of attracing newbies during a traditionally slow time for the industry.
The official ...
by Kraig Becker (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
Dec 29th, 2010 at 8:00AM: What started as a great day on the slopes at Sugarloaf ski resort ended in disaster yesterday when a chairlift collapsed, sending seven guests to the hospital and leaving more than 200 others stranded above the snow for hours.
Located in Maine, Sugarloaf is considered one of the top ski resorts in the northeast United States. Yesterday, the slopes were filled with skiers and snowboarders taking ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Nov 13th, 2009 at 2:00PM: What's the happiest place on Earth? Well, Disney claims that title, but here's the problem: Utah does, too. If they were in different countries, no conflict would exist, but since they do, we have to sort this out.
A Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index recently released ranks Utah highest among all states in happiness. And, if that's not enough, Men's Fitness magazine ranked Salt Lake City fittest ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Nov 12th, 2009 at 1:00PM: World Cup snowboarding is coming to Telluride! Check out the Visa U.S. Snowboardcross Cup from December 17 to 20, 2009 at the Telluride Ski Resort: this is the only stop in the United States fro the International Ski Federation's (FIS's) Snowboard World Cup. Both snowboard cross (SBX) and parallel giant slalom (PGS) competitions will be held in what is the second in a series of five Olympic ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Sep 26th, 2009 at 2:00PM: We're into the home stretch on 2009, with only three months left to enjoy. Then, the calendar page flips over, and we take on 2010. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways left to make the rest of this year memorable. In Finland, home to some of the strangest celebrations on the planet, you can find a few interesting distractions – and they'll make for great stories when you get home. Of ...
by Jeremy Kressmann (RSS feed) (3 years ago)
Apr 3rd, 2008 at 8:00AM: Snow season might be winding down, but that's no reason not to start thinking about next year's fresh powder. While you're waiting, why not check out the iPod and iPhone-compatible skiing and snowboarding guides by Podpro? The company offers free downloadable trail maps for a number of the most popular resorts in both the U.S. and Canada. iPhone users will be pleased to find full maps for more ...
by Abha Malpani (RSS feed) (4 years ago)
Jan 2nd, 2008 at 10:30AM: There are four resorts in North America that still prohibit snowboarding: Mad River Glen, Vermont; Deer Valley, Utah; Alta Ski Area, Utah; and Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico. Encouraging a "peaceful protest" against the ban, famous snowboarding equipment company Burton is sponsoring a contest where you must to go to one or all of these resorts, snowboard, and submit a video of it. The best video in ...
by Ember Swift (RSS feed) (4 years ago)
Sep 11th, 2007 at 5:28PM: Ember Swift, Canadian musician and touring performer, will be keeping us up-to-date on what it's like to tour a band throughout North America. Having just arrived back from Beijing where she spent three months (check out her "Canadian in Beijing" series), she offers a musician's perspective on road life.
It's easy as a musician to suffer from the "everything I do, I do for music" syndrome. ...