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Press Room
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The Best Ski Resort in the US Isn’t What You Thought
The Best Ski Resort in the US Isn’t What You Thought Jackson, WY – Dec. XX, 2012 – Ski and snowboard enthusiasts who plan their vacations based on “Best Ski Hill” lists may not be visiting the ski resorts where they’ll have the most fun, according to snowboarding guide author Matt Gibson. “Top ski resort … Read more
A Snowboarder on Alta
No Snowboarders Allowed
When I first moved to Utah I was appalled to learn that there are two ski resorts here that don’t allow snowboarders: Alta and Deer Valley.
I was also intrigued.
Alta, one of the oldest hills in North America, is regularly featured on lists of the best ski resorts in in the United States. It’s referred to by many skiers as the mecca of the sport. It’s also a source of tension among local skiers and snowboarders, as can be clearly seen in the video Sh*t Alta Skiers Say About Snowboarding.
When I found out about Alta’s policy, I knew I had to find out what it was about this hill that created such devotion among pass holders and why the management felt it necessary to prevent snowboarders from sharing the hill.
The First Turns of the Best Season of Our Lives
First Turns
I made my first turns of the season on opening day at Snowbird and I began my investigation into whether or not Utah actually has The Greatest Snow on Earth ® as the state’s trademarked motto claims. It’s an investigation that I will work long and hard — even on weekends — to complete.
It’s going to be a rough winter.
A Frozen Safari: Dog Sledding in Finland
By Guest Blogger Christina Garcia of Travel 4 Wildlife
Silence
The morning sun warmed my face while the arctic wind cooled my lungs. We were advancing at a steady pace through remote trails and into the forest. There was no sound but the crunch of my dog team’s paws sinking in fresh snow as they pulled the sled. I was happy, feeling free from my ordinary life back home.
I’d always had a fixation on the idea of dog sledding in the Canadian wilderness, as well as a fixation on wolves. I dreamt of staying in little cabins and listening to the howl of wolves as night fell. But I was living in Europe and only had ten days of vacation time to work with. Searching for alternatives, I found the perfect trip much closer to home in Finland.
Announcing the Winner of the Kindle Fire Giveaway
I would like to congratulate Kimberley Hilbert, the winner of the Kindle Fire giveaway! Your new Kindle Fire will be arriving in the mail soon!