10 things you should bring when mountain biking
So there we were… staring at Jaime’s mountain bike. Her pedal snapped off the crank and we were tool-less, gear-less and totally out of luck. Fortunately, this only happened a 1/2 mile from th...
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How to Prep your Snowboard & Ski gear for the summer
For many of us, the season is wrapped up or just about to. Of course, there are some die-hards out there that will turn their attention to backcountry touring to get some corn skiing in. But for most ...
The 10 best spring skiing resorts in North America
Last Tuesday marked the spring equinox, officially bringing an end to winter. Does that mean your ski and snowboard season is over? The answer to that question is absolutely not! Think we’re cra...
Corn?! What’s that got to do with snow?
By this time of year, the snow begins to form into what is called “corn.” These little beads of snow get their name from the fact that they look like frozen corn kernels. To form this glorious sur...
5 Winter Driving Pet Peeves
The West Coast has been blessed with massive amounts of snow. From Crested Butte getting 100″ over the course of a week to Lake Tahoe receiving feet in the multitudes, there’s plenty to be rid...
Readers’ Choice: Favorite 10 Posts of 2016
Winston Churchill once said, “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Local Freshies® isn’t about fading away into the night. We’re about trying to exceed our fait...
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The goal at Local Freshies® is to give every mountain town visitor the opportunity to enjoy what Locals cherish every day. We do this by promoting the local places to eat, drink and experience. I...
The Lure of Powder
A few months ago we posted an article about one of our Brand Ambassadors, Shane, heading up to Mt. Shasta in early October to get some turns. A surprising amount of questions were raised about how h...
Made By Locals 4 Locals: Clothing Edition
Buying a snowboard or a pair of skis that were made in North America is a great way to support people that are passionate about the sport AND reduce your carbon footprint. But what about the stuff y...
Choo! Choo! your way to the Slopes
If you haven’t heard, the ski train from the newly renovated station in downtown Denver to Winter Park has started up again… Or as my Uncle used to say “Vin-tah Pahk.” Images of Bing Cro...
