Category Archives: Outdoor Activities

5 Tips for Raising Expert Skiers

Skiing and snowboarding are excellent life-long sports the whole family can enjoy. My sister and I were taught to ski as young children, and now that we’re teaching our own kids, our entire family can experience multi-generation ski trips together. … Continue reading

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Cool Ski-Resort Chairlifts and Gondolas in North America

“It’s the journey, not the destination, that matters most” just might apply to some of the cool chairlifts and gondolas found at ski areas across North America. These speedy, warm, record-setting or quirky contraptions make it fun to ride to … Continue reading

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Snowshoe vs Downhill

In a state like Colorado – known for its world-class mountain resorts – downhill skiing and snowboarding are synonymous with winter fun. We have the gift of lift. The ski slopes are such an obvious destination that it’s easy to … Continue reading

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Alta’s Peruvian Lodge, A Tribute to Classic Ski Lodges

For the second year in a row, our company chose to host our annual Christmas party at the Alta Peruvian Lodge. We view it as a time of celebration and thankfulness for the opportunity we have to work in the … Continue reading

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6 Ways to Make this Season’s Ski Trip Better than Last Year

Like thousands of other folks planning a ski vacation to Utah this year, you might be considering a wait-and-see approach to planning your trip. You might have questions about how much snow there will be and where you should go. … Continue reading

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Ski Vacation Planning Tips: what to do NOW to prepare for winter

You may be still working off Thanksgiving dinner, but ski season is right around the corner! December is a great month to plan where you’ll spend your winter ski vacation and prepare for a season on the slopes. Whether you … Continue reading

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5 Items You Don’t Need for Climbing a 14er

Coloradoans love to measure altitude. We all know how many feet are in a mile (5,280), which is the height of our capital city. Another standard of measure is 14,000 feet, since Colorado is home to 53 peaks that reach … Continue reading

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FREE Oxygen Bar in property! High-end finishes for the most discriminating traveler

I stayed at The Tramontana in Telluride Mountain Village – there is an Oxygen Bar in the property! You can sit in a comfortable chair, turn on one of the different scents available and breathe in! That really helps with … Continue reading

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Winter Adventures for Families in Aspen

Families flock to Aspen’s ski trails each winter – after all, the four mountains offer incredibly varied terrain, plus stellar ski schools and upbeat on-mountain dining. But there’s so much outdoor adventure for families to enjoy off the slopes as … Continue reading

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The Magic of Grand County

I have been living in ski resorts pretty much for the last 16 years.   I haven’t just lived in Winter Park once but twice and have to say it is one of those places with fairy dust scattered all over. … Continue reading

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