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Two Wheels, Two Planks!!

For about ten years, we’ve been dreaming of taking our bike-supported skiing adventures to another level. Day and weekend trips – especially those beginning and ending in front of the shed – continue to be great fun, but the idea of setting off for weeks on end has only been stewing in our minds. We …

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Photo of the Week: Got Crampons?

It might be a good week to break out the crampons and ice axe for those crispy morning ascents in the big mountains. Then again, it might be a good week to stay closer to home, sample the remnant goods at your local ski area, or go for a good paddle or bike ride…

April/May – Name the date!

Guess the date on which this photograph was take and win a free pair of merino wool ski socks from Darn Tough. (Note: The date in the metadata info for this photo is not accurate). The closest guess/date will win. One guess per person please…Leave your answer in the comments areas below. We will contact …

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Alta Presents: The Rope Tow Wedgie!

Jonesing for some fresh snow here in the northeast, we came across this priceless video footage while looking for footage of the recent big dump the Wasatch. We hope the skier, who thought he need to straddle the rope, ventolin inhaler weight gain instead of grabbing a hold of it with his hand, has fully …

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Think April Snow!

There’s some cold, moist air heading our way later this week. And while spring has apparently shoved Old Man Winter aside without letting him finish his business, a great deal of us are still holding out for at least one more good snow cycle. Reminiscing about some of the unforgettable April snowfalls we have been …

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