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 ...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 ...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 ...Ski resort adds mandatory helmet rule
Oct 2nd, 2009 at 3:00PM: Following the tragic death of actress Natasha Richardson at Quebec's Mont Tremblant ski resort in 2009, the Canadian company that manages the park is imposing a mandatory helmet rule at all its North American resorts for the upcoming season. Intrawest, the company that oversees Tremblant and nine other snow resorts across North America, will require helmets for all teen and child skiiers and ...Ten Finnish festivals to finish the year
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 ...North Face Triology Expedition Underway on Cho Oyu
Sep 18th, 2009 at 8:00AM: In the High Himalaya the Monsoon has moved on at last and the fall climbing season is well underway, with mountaineering teams already taking up position on the world's highest peaks as they prepare to make their climbs before the frigid winter sets in. One such expedition, sponsored by gear company The North Face, has set its goals very high. While most are content with reaching the summit on ...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. ...Snowboarder Twitters For Rescue
Mar 6th, 2009 at 8:30AM: The "micro-blogging" phenomenon known as Twitter has captured the attention of many, while confounding others. In a nutshell, the service allows users to send out brief messages to friends, known as "Followers" in twitter-speak, sharing news and information or simply the minutia of your day. The service came in especially handy for Jason Tavaria recently when he and a companion were snowboarding ...Laurentian resorts try to stay under the radar
Jan 7th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Quebec's Laurentian ski resorts, north of Montreal, are trying to stay low-key. The 14 ski areas dotted along Highway 15 tend to be family owned and operated – translation: reasonably priced. Mont Saint-Saveur is part of this region's offering, taking skiers and snowboarders to 38 runs via eight lifts. Ample lighting makes night skiing much easier (Saveur has the most night runs among the ...Two days, 21 inches in Telluride
Dec 27th, 2008 at 12:00PM: Telluride currently bears the weight of 21 inches of snow, and I, for one, can't think of a better place to be stranded. The powder is soft and begging to be carved, so grab your skis and pick up a lift ticket. The Telluride Ski Resort is starting packages at $119 a night next month, making a quick trip out to the slopes even more enticing. This is the second year in a row that Telluride has had ...Podpro Ski and Snowboard Guides
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 ...Where's the best snow?
Dec 17th, 2007 at 3:33PM: Here in my neck of the woods, on the eastern edge of the Canadian Rocky Mountains, we have tons of snow -- and temperatures that match the chilly look of the landscape. But drive a few hours west to the central mountain region--where I'm spending my Christmas Vacation--and the snow's terrible. What gives? For many people, the less snow the better but for those of us who are planning on heading to ...Band on the Run: Hiking & Climbing Mont Rigaud, Quebec
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. ...
