So, What Exactly Makes Alta Snow So Good?
Alta Ski Area is known as one of the snowiest places in the country, getting an average of 551 inches of snow each year. -Photo courtesy of Alta Lots of ski resorts like to brag abo…
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Utah Yurt Trips 101: How To Plan and Where To Go
Yurt trips are immensely restorative and relaxing. You hike in with everything you’ll need, take a break from cell reception, cook and commune with friends, and ski untouched snow in awe-ins…
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14 Tips for Zermatt and Skiing the Matterhorn
Time to Cool Off. Need a break from the summer heat? Think about a ski trip to Europe over the December break. THE MATTERHORN: It’s doable. If its glaciers can be skied in August, Dec…
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Why Park City is Arguably the Best Ski Destination in the Country
Getting to a ski resort in most mountain towns can be a headache. You have to first fly in to a major city, rent a car, and then take on a multi-hour canyon drive through traffic to reach the…
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How to Pull off a 100-Day Ski Season with a Full-Time Job
By the time I skied my 100th day this season—skinning up Alta at sunset after a rogue May storm dusted the mountain with a few inches of fresh snow—the outing felt both special and normal. Sp…
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A Different Type of Heli-Skiing: Heli-Accessed Ski Touring in British Columbia
Heli-skiing is, without question, the snow-seeking pilgrim’s holy grail. Thousands of feet of vertical, bottomless powder, nonexistent crowds, endless terrain choices—it’s no wonder alpine ad…
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Best Northern California Backcountry Huts: 5 Must-See Ski-in Cabins of the Sierra
Breathtaking backdrops like Half Dome await at backcountry ski huts in Northern California. -Mitch Barrie With snow already accumulating on the slopes near Lake Tahoe and around Nor…
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How to Experience New Mexico's Enchanted Circle Byway in the Winter
As it loops through mountain passes, rolling meadows, and desert mesas, the 84-mile Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway takes you on a tour of a true winter playground in New Mexico. Centered ar…
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9 Reasons Why Taos Ski Valley Is a True Outdoor Mecca
Outdoor enthusiasts don’t have to look far to find adventure in Taos Ski Valley. Boasting some of the best rafting, skiing, climbing, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and hiking in the world, th…
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Cat Skiing in Colorado: What to Know and Where to Go
Here’s the deal with cat skiing (and snowboarding) in Colorado—you don’t have to be a total shredder. But you do have to be ready to shred. Cat skiing delivers you the bounties of the backcou…
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The 8 Can't-Miss Experiences During Any Ski Trip to Park City
You came for Utah’s world-class powder skiing, but that’s not all there is to do in this silver-mining settlement turned ski town. Just 35 minutes from the Salt Lake International Airport, Pa…
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A Tour of the Snowiest Places in America
Ah, snow: You tend to love it or hate it. Or maybe it’s a conditional thing for you. You love it up on the mountain but hate it smothering your driveway. Soft, fluffy, slow-falling, and admir…
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