While Caribbean beaches can make you lazy, ski towns spark something inside of you to explore and try new things. As the heat of summer subsides and the crowds begin to thin, it’s the perfect time to try something new: Disc Golf! Over the past few years, our entire crew has joined in on the […]
About this time every year, the Farmer’s Almanac and NOAA release their forecasts for the upcoming winter. Meteorological computers are getting better at identifying trends, but the long-range forecasting is still very much the “artistic” part. NOAA’s prediction takes a dose of looking into the past, a dash of ocean temperatures (El Nino versus La […]
Labor day symbolizes the unofficial end of summer. It’s a time to go to the beach, BBQ, and of course hang out with friends and family. Another symbol of summer is the Frisbee. Surely these discs can be seen at a beach or park near you, so why not take the next step for Labor […]
The mountains are home to adrenaline pumping fun unlike anywhere else, but many of its sports require years to become good. Fortunately, summer is the time when ski towns roll out the red carpet to ALL. From beginner mountain bike trails to via ferrata, there’s an assortment of fun you can have even as a […]
Which state has the most ski areas in the country? Those that guessed Colorado or Utah would be wrong. It’s New York! And for the 2018-19 season, New York City’s beloved go-to spot for skiing & snowboarding, Hunter Mountain Resort, will be getting bigger. In fact, it will be the largest expansion the East Coast […]
As the final days of summer begin to dwindle for some of us our minds begin to drift towards winter. For the rest of our mountain town dwellers it means getting in a few more days of activities like hiking, mountain biking, and even golfing. It’s also a time to take in a few more […]
Rock climbing is a challenging sport taking years to master and a ton of effort to get good at it. But, what if you had basic climbing skills and wanted to experience the mountains for a fun weekend? That’s where Via Ferrata comes in! It’s a great way to get the adrenaline pumping by enjoying […]
So, there we were relaxing on a Wednesday night. All the doors and windows were open while the TV blared the Tour de France. At the side door to the carport sat our Brand Ambassador, Agostino aka ‘Gus’ the Cat, defending us from the onslaught of bugs. Glancing over to him, we noticed a HUGE […]
It seems like over the past few years, summer isn’t a dull interlude in the ski & snowboard industry. Instead, it’s a period of announcing BIG plans for smaller resorts. For example, last year we talked about the doubling of Lookout Pass & Mount Spokane’s terrain. This year, it’s the expansion of Utah’s modest ski […]
When I received a message to hit up Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, Lake Tahoe’s premiere mountain bike trail, a rush of thoughts came through my mind. “What a fantastic name for a bike trail. Why was it called that? Was I ready?” Still very new to mountain biking, my skills would make me a strong […]
