The “Dirty” Secret on How to Make Mountain Biking Enjoyable…
Let’s be honest… mountain biking can be a downright “pain in the you know what”. The first few times you go out, you’ll have a blast. Then suddenly, your hip bones begin to get s...
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5 Amazing Ski Town Coffee Shops
There’s something about mountains that urge you to seize the day. Instead of lounging about, they expect you to grasp life by the horns and find your adventure. And for us, the only way to start the...
“Dog” Days Of Summer
As flowers begin to bloom and the foliage turns green, hiking season is upon us. Maybe you’ve already planned a day trip or even something more challenging like a multi-day trek. It can be peace...
6 Hiking Tips To Keep You Safe In The Wilderness Or Backcountry
There is a saying we’ve all heard many times that is very fitting when going into the wilderness. Hope for the best but prepare for the worst. In the last few years, we’ve experienced seve...
Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Mountain Man Dad
They say it’s easy to be a father, but a true test of patience is to be a Dad. A father brings a child into this world, but a Dad takes care of his kids. Regardless if your father was in your li...
An Ode to Snowboarding – Why it made life worth living after being diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis
During one of the WORST seasons on record for Lake Tahoe, you begin to second guess your decision in moving to the mountains. “Is it worth it? What is important? Why am I here? What should I do with...
Made by Locals for Locals – BAF Wax – Keepin’ it Simple Stupid…
The year was 2003 on the eve of a powder day. In front of Matt Anderson sat a toolbox filled with waxes. Staring back at him was the eternal question all skiers & snowboarders ask: “What wax sho...
Have you heard of Powder Surfing?
Depending on who you ask, some call it ‘powder surfing’, others label it ‘noboarding’ and we’ve even heard ‘powder surfboarding’. Whatever you call it, the co...
Bringing the fun back to skiing – Academy of Skiing
Fall is a great time for you to prepare your mind, body and soul for the upcoming ski & snowboard season. We stoked the fire of excitement by talking about the new ski & snowboard films coming...
How to plan for the best Ski & Snowboard Trip ever!
Shoulder seasons are an opportunity to either extend the past season or prepare for the next one. For skiers & snowboarders, fall means it’s time to start ramping up for the upcoming winter....
