Utah is one of my favorite places in North America. It has everything an outdoor adventurer could want, from the 5 National Parks in the south to mountains, like Powder Mountain, AKA Pow Mow, in the north. You can hike the slot canyons one day and shred some powder the next. But if you are looking for a place where …
Mammoth Mountain Ski resort is the place to go snowboarding in the eastern Sierra area of California. It also boasts some of the best snowmaking in the country and allows the mountain to open earlier than some of the other area mountains with a ski season that typically ranges from November to June. So, whether you are itching to get …
I have a lot of goals for my life and until recently I kept some of them in a book written in tiny cramped writing. Then I saw a friend checking off items on a 40 before they’re 40 list. It really got me thinking about my own life goals. Since I was already close to 40, I figured I …
Utah is one of those special places in North America that is an outdoor adventurer’s dream. With the Mighty 5 National Parks and some of the best ski resorts in the United States, there are so many options. Heading to Utah, but can’t decide which mountains to visit? These are the best Utah ski resorts to help you plan your winter adventure. …
When people think of the eastern sierra mountains, they don’t often think about June Lake. But this small town in the mountains has a lot to offer at any time of the year. I highly recommend visiting between the summer/fall rush and the winter ski season. Things are extremely quiet and though amenities, such as a lot of dining options, …
Heading to Colorado in the winter is the best time to be there, especially for those powder days! Not sure which mountains to check out? Not into the crowds and cost of Vail or Breckenridge or Aspen? Want a more laid-back vibe with great terrain? Then I highly recommend Copper Mountain. Not only is it an Ikon Mountain, but its layout …
There is a reason why Vail ski resort is an icon. There is a reason why it’s expensive and crowded. It’s awesome. I didn’t want it to be, just because lift tickets are outrageous and the crowds can get out of control but man, I loved it there. And it wasn’t just the mountain, though don’t get me wrong, the …
Basic Trail information Length This is an out and back trail of a total 8-miles in length. There is no option to extend this trail or to create a loop for your return trek. But it’s a beautiful trail with several waterfalls and one spectacular display at the end of the 4-miles out. Difficulty The Ramsey Cascades trail is considered …
Andrews Bald Trail is an easy trek to get you started when visiting Great Smoky Mountain National Park. It can be batched in with Clingmans Dome on the same day and has great views when you reach the trails terminus. Make sure to pick your time, as parking can be a bit of a challenge in this popular area. Hike …
Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles Tennessee and North Carolina and consists of just over 522,000 acres of pure wilderness. It’s rugged, it’s remote, and it’s beautiful. This guide will help you plan your trip to Great Smoky Mountain National Park and give you a few day hikes to get you started. Directions and Entrances I found this park one …