Bellingham, WA – At some point during our second day skiing at Mount Baker in Washington, we were meandering through steep, open woods when we came across a warning sign marked with a skull and crossbones: “non-survivable CLIFF!” Considering the terrain that people routinely ski — and jump off of — at Baker, that must have been some … Continue reading At the End of a Dead-End Road: Mt. Baker
Gunnison-Crested Butte, CO – Let’s start off by confronting an undeniable truth: skiing is expensive, and it always has been. Once you’re past the cost of the initial learning curve (and resorts have thankfully done something about that in recent years), you’re paying north of $100 for daily lift tickets and buying pricey gear and apparel … Continue reading Gunnison Getaway: Colorado Skiing on a Budget
Zermatt, Switzerland – With a decent base of snow, we booked a trip to the charming Swiss ski resort of Zermatt for February 2014 with only three weeks’ notice through the Diamond Dogs ski club of New York City. With new snow immediately prior to arrival, and two storms while … Continue Reading ››
Eagle, CO – “The secret of success is learning how to use pain and pleasure instead of having pain and pleasure use you. If you do that, you’re in control of your life. If you don’t, life controls you.” – Tony Robbins The quiet of the mountainside is mocking us. I have to stop every few yards, … Continue reading Polar Star Hut: The Pain and The Pleasure
Union Dale, PA – Joe Moore turned conventional wisdom on its head when he decided to buy part of Elk Mountain Ski Area 50 years ago. “It was a lark because I had only skied a few times prior to becoming financially involved with Elk Mountain,” said the Philadelphia resident. “However, I was fascinated with … Continue Reading … Continue reading Family Owned Ski Areas Thrive in the Keystone State
Lech-Zürs, Austria – After bad weather delayed our airport transfer in London, my friend Richard and I didn’t arrive at the Hotel Sandhof in Lech until 11 p.m. local time. Knowing that we would miss dinner, the hotel’s staff thoughtfully laid out a spread of cold cuts, cheese and bread for us to help sate … Continue Reading … Continue reading A Resort Guide to the Arlberg
Denver, CO – I firmly believe that the day after Labor Day is the saddest day of the year. A palpable sense of melancholy washes over me as I trudge into the office every year on that Tuesday morning. Summer is over, and while it’s still nice enough to go outside and enjoy all of the same activities that … Continue reading Early Season Skiing in Colorado
