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 several incidents in the backcountry that really heightened our awareness at just how dangerous the backcountry can be. From a person […]
The snowpack continues to recede with the summer melt. It’s okay though… it will be back next year and there is a positive. In this case, it means the rivers start to rise and whitewater rafting season begins! But first, a quick history lesson. This outdoor activity started as a way to explore unknown rivers […]
The news this week has been a bit “heavy” for people who love local resorts. That’s why we’ve been focused on the positive by showcasing things like the upgrades to Raging Buffalo Snowboard & Ski Park. Well, we got some more good news for ya! Maple Valley in Dummerston, Vermont might be coming back online […]
My personal passion for snowboarding stems from growing up in the Midwest. No matter what type of snow or time of year, everyone around me ALWAYS tried to stretch the season to the fullest. I remember our crew taking ice shavings from a local ice skating rink just to build a jump so we could […]
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 life or not, you know someone that has influenced you in a way […]
When I hear the words “all inclusive”, the first thing that comes to mind are places in Mexico or the Caribbean. Sure, that’s fine for those who want to escape the cold weather during winter but what about the rest of us who want to escape the “heat” of summer. Are there all-inclusive resorts in […]
While mountain biking has been around since the 1970’s, it still has more of a grassroots feel compared to road cycling. Road bike races have formal institutions like the Tour de France while the downhill mountain bike race series’ are more regionalized. So, what does that imply for mountain biking fans? It means you can […]
Winter’s final grip has loosened and the snow receded to the highest points in the Alpine. Our Canadian late season resorts of Whistler and Sunshine Village have waved the white flag and closed up shop as of May 21st. Besides the perennial holdout of Timberline, are there any ski resorts left standing? The answer is […]
When the First Tracks film came out about the Sierra Canyon Trail, it caught our attention. The idea of riding into the historic town of Genoa on our mountain bikes like cowboys was tantalizing. After a long-fought descent, we’d hop off our saddles and mosey on in the oldest bar in Nevada for a cold […]
Nevada City, California… that is. The Nevada City Classic is one of the premiere sporting events in the Sierra foothills. It’s the largest and oldest bike race on the West Coast and the second oldest continuous bike race in the US. For the 2nd time in its 58 year history, it will be moved off […]
