Palisades Tahoe, in the Olympic Valley, has some really delicious food options. It is a bit spendy at the mountain, but that shouldn’t surprise anyone. If you are heading to Palisades Tahoe for a couple of days on the mountain, knowing where the best eats are is important. Though keep in mind, there are places to stay where you can …
Winter Adventures
Skiing, snowboarding, skating, snowshoeing. All those winter sports that help you get outside.
Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort, formerly Squaw Valley, and now also including nearby Alpine Meadows, very quickly became my favorite mountain in North America. Yes, it’s pricey and yes, the lines can get crazy, but the freedom to ride where you want is next to none and I now know why it is one of the top ski resorts in the …
No one ever talks about Mount Bachelor when they talk about riding powder on the west coast. But they should. I think one of the main hold ups is there is no resort at the mountain. The closest town is Bend, which is a 30-minute pretty scenic drive, but the town has great food and the trails at Bachelor are …
Sunday River, located in Newry, Maine is arguably one of the best all-around ski and snowboard mountains on the east coast. The mountain itself is the second largest in Maine and has a vertical drop of 2,340-ft, sixth largest in New England. It has 870 skiable acres with 135 trails and glades and a little something for everyone. Though I …
Snowboarding has grown in leaps and bounds since it’s inception and with it new styles of riding have developed requiring different stances. Your choice of board, whether you ride a regular stance or goofy stance and your skill level will ultimate dictate your binding angle. It is ultimately a personal preference. As a general rule your natural stance and the …
Heading to Colorado in the winter but not sure if Vail or Beaver Creek is right for you? Which one is better? Both are owned by Vail resorts, and both are, therefore, on the Epic Pass. I mean honestly, both are expensive and 1-day lift ticket prices at the window are $200 a person. That’s what makes the Epic Pass …
Snowbasin resort very quickly became one of our favorite mountains in Utah. Though the first day I had my doubts. The weather was terrible and unspeakably cold with flurries of snow smacking you in the face. You couldn’t see two feet in front of you, making the trails extremely disorienting. But that’s the risk you take when you travel to …
Living on the east coast or looking for something a little more laid back than New York City, Lake Placid is the perfect place to visit. Located in the Adirondacks region of upstate New York, the town of Lake Placid is full of things to get you outside and is a beautiful scenic drive. There is no best time of …
The town of Mammoth Lakes in the eastern sierra of California is a great place to stay for those that like to explore outdoors. With natural hot springs, hiking, Mammoth Mountain ski resort, and some great nearby towns to check out, it is a great spot no matter the time of year. Depending on the time of year, these are …
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 …