Alta, WY – As we drove north towards the small Idaho town of Driggs, I sat in the passenger seat with a heavy heart. No, it wasn’t the girlfriend troubles back home that had gotten me down, rather it was the snow, or more precisely the lack thereof. Women are nice to have around and … Continue reading Grand Targhee: It’s Amazing What You’ll Find →

Bozeman, MT – “One if by land, two if by sea.” The code for the light signals emanating from Boston’s Old North Church during the American Revolutionary War was clear enough. Equally clear is the signal cast by Bozeman, Montana’s call to arms, a single blue light flashing high above a tall building on the … Continue reading Blue Light Extra Special →

Santa Fe, NM – Home to Georgia O’Keeffe, green chiles and hand-crafted turquoise jewelry, New Mexico’s capital is home to another gem high in the Sangre de Cristo mountains overlooking the city: Ski Santa Fe. n The family-owned ski resort lies northeast of the city, 15 miles away by car. Artist’s Road begins climbing out … Continue reading Ski Santa Fe: A Turquoise Jewel →

Aspen, CO – It all starts far out over the Pacific when pulsing rivers of cold, wet air begin swirling eastward. The vaporous waves wash ashore and then heave up against the mountains, cresting and breaking in a spray of fresh powder – crystalline grace for skiers and riders. Rich and I meet the waning … Continue reading High on Aspen →

Aspen, CO – At first glance, all is well in Aspen, Colorado. Seats on the many connections from Denver are hard to come by, the airport is amongst the finest in ski country, real estate developments continue to snake down valley, and the town is alive with an unmatched variety of shops, nationalities, and cultural … Continue reading Aspen in the New Millennium: Destination Unknown →

Big Sky, MT – Energy buzzed through the growing line of skiers and snowboarders lined up at the entrance to the Lone Peak tram. For once, we’d been in the right place at the right time: upon arrival at the unloading station of the Lone Peak triple chair, when queried, the liftie informed us that … Continue reading Big Sky: An Intermediate Paradise →

Story by Matt Duffy Photos by Marc Guido (February 2001) – It took a lot to get here, which says nothing about the easy access to Taos. Planning for a full season of features at First Tracks!! Online began while I was laid up and recovering from ACL surgery. I was in severe snow-withdrawal, and … Continue reading Taos: Tell It To the Mountain →