Salt Lake City, UT – From the crimson cliffs of Bryce Canyon, to the startling expanse of the Great Salt Lake and the desert beyond, the Beehive State is an incredibly diverse collection of natural wonders. It therefore should come as no surprise that its bounty for skiers and snowboarders is no less diverse. Within … Continue reading Utah: A Family Affair
Rossland (BC), Canada – We left central New York with over a foot of snow on the ground and a forecast for a warm week ahead, a perfect time for a western ski trip. The mountains of British Columbia have captured my heart over the past few years and keep me coming back to explore … Continue reading Red Resort: Warm Canadian Hospitality
Nelson (BC), Canada – Let’s just put this into simple terms: a day spent with Valhalla Powdercats in the Valhalla Range of British Columbia ranked amongst the very best days of skiing ever experienced in my entire 32 years in the sport. Snowcat skiing, while not as luxurious as heli-skiing, is still a gratifying way … Continue reading Nirvana in Valhalla
Nelson (BC), Canada – Are you looking for a ski vacation that is a little different than the usual? One that’s unlike any you may have ever taken in the United States to the resorts of Colorado, Vermont, Utah or Tahoe? Maybe one that does not involve mega-resorts and condos, or even high speed chair … Continue reading Whitewater: Ultimate Powder Paradise
If you’ve got a skier or rider on your holiday gift list, you may be looking for that perfect, unique little “something” for under the tree or in their stocking. Or maybe it’s time to start dropping hints about what you want Santa to bring. Either way, we’ve reviewed a few trinkets his fall that … Continue reading Accessories Make the Perfect Gift for the Skier or Snowboarder On Your List
Sutton (QC), Canada – The region of Québec that borders Vermont is known by two names: The Eastern Townships in English, or l’Estrie in French. The area is a patchwork land of French and English, the latter towns first settled by British loyalists escaping the American Revolution more than 200 years ago. To this day, … Continue reading Mont Sutton: Dual Personality
Hancock, VT – Vermont is a state of wonderfully diverse ski and snowboard experiences. At one end of the spectrum, luxury resorts such as Stratton and Stowe offer every plush amenity that a visitor could desire. At the other end of the spectrum are down-home, old-fashioned family ski areas like Middlebury College Snow Bowl. A … Continue reading Middlebury College Snow Bowl: Quintessentially Vermont