• Last updated 5/18/13 by nolo

By Jim Kenney, aka JamesJ EpicSki Travel Correspondent   August 27, 2012 — It’s all about the geography. Every ski area’s got it, but some more than others. A two day visit to Taos Ski Valley (TSV) in early winter 2012 left me in awe of the pioneering foresight of the late, legendary Ernie Blake who founded this skier’s nirvana in a huge snow basin just north of New Mexico’s highest mountain, 13,161’ Wheeler Peak. To heck with real estate development potential, to heck with instant access to an international airport, to heck with wall to wall intermediate terrain... read more

• Last updated 5/18/13 by nolo

By Jim Kenney, aka JamesJ EpicSki Travel Correspondent   December 2, 2012 — What’s so great about glade skiing? Is it the adrenaline rush of a high speed slalom through the trees or maybe the seductive siren song of better, softer snow? Is it the novelty of an alternate dimension offering the chance to escape groomer-bound crowds in a secret, pristine snowriding playground? Maybe part of it is simply supply and demand? In my native turf of the mid-Atlantic US glade/tree skiing is not always a given and what we get can be highly ethereal due to sparse natural... read more

• Last updated 5/4/13 by nolo

  by Chris Fellows   The word “portillo” means “opening or road between two heights” – an apt descriptor for both the Chilean ski resort as well as the transformations that occur on its slopes every summer. The highs and lows, laughs and cries of this annual trip set a standard for personal exploration unlike any other ski experience. To truly immerse yourself in the adventure, start by clearing away any preconceived notions you might have of what a ski vacation entails. Full-immersion summer training in Portillo will redefine your expectations.   Portillo... read more

• Last updated 2/8/13 by Ledeni Finac

A vast plateau full of pine trees that get incredible golden glow in the sun’s rays makes Zlatibor one of the most beautiful mountains in Serbia. Serbian capital of mountain tourism, buzzing with tourists during the summer and during the winter alike, is located at an average elevation of 1,000m, and is surrounded by peaks Tornik (1.496m), Čigota (1.422m) and a number of lower ones. This mountain of great beauty is full of spacious clearings crisscrossed with mountain streams, which attract tourists from all over the world. Because of its distinctive climate and air... read more

• Last updated 1/16/13 by alexzn

Where and what to eat at Squaw Valley, from people who eat there a lot.  Not comprehensive; not from the marketing department; not unbiased.  If you don't see something listed, it's probably not recommended. Quick Picks: Wildflour - cookies, sandwiches - downstairs in Olympic House Mountain Nectar - deli, smoothies - in the Village Soupa - soups, sandwiches - in the Village Fireside Pizza - pizza, pasta - in the Village Mamasake - sushi, Japanese - in the Village Reviews: Practically speaking, the restaurants at Squaw Valley tend to be either lunch... read more

• Last updated 1/2/13 by nolo

  by Chris Weiss   Beacon, probe and shovel – the three pillars of avalanche gear have proven both timeless and simple. That doesn’t mean that there hasn’t been any improvement and innovation going on in the industry, however – avalanche gear is slowly but surely evolving. Ancillary gear, such as avalanche airbags, is becoming more common, and manufacturers are tweaking old designs, allowing you to get more out of less in the great, white beyond.   Black Diamond Carbon Probe Pole Ski poles that double as avalanche probes have been around for years, and... read more

• Last updated 12/14/12 by nolo

I am a skier and technology entrepreneur. I recently developed, Plan Alerts, a notification service for outdoor sports and adventure travelers. This article explains how you can use timed notification services and other tools to assist friends and search & rescue personel in finding you if you get in trouble.    Plan Alerts is a simple but useful tool that enables you to "timebank" your plans. You describe your plans, contact information and communication protocol (more on this in a bit). You set a deadline and list a few contacts. If you fail to check in by your... read more

• Last updated 12/9/12 by ericanz

  New Zealanders love their mountains. The South Pacific Island nation has a rich and deep tradition of mountaineering and skiing, with the country being the first to give the world Mount Everest summiteer, Sir Edmund Hillary. With this deep tradition of playing in the mountains the country is home to many ski areas and resorts, all with a variety of slopes. No matter the skill level there is something in the hills for anyone who enjoys two planking or snowboarding. With the abundance of ski slopes and hills, it becomes hard to decide where to go. Should you find... read more

• Last updated 10/6/12 by nolo

By Jim Kenney   I made a budget ski trip from the Washington D.C. area to Maine in early March 2012. I was accompanied by my 21 year old son Vince who was on his college spring break. We skied five consecutive days and sampled three different fun Maine ski areas; Saddleback, Sunday River, and Mt. Abram. We had a great time in conditions that ranged from powdery tree skiing at 12 degrees early in the week to soft spring bumps at 60 degrees on our last day.    We drove from the Washington DC area to Saddleback, ME in about 12 hours and spent three nights in the... read more

• Last updated 9/14/12 by Mattadvproject

Sponsored Content The Adventure Project     Our aim is to take adventurous-minded skiers and snowboarders to exciting and exotic destinations around the world. We want to immerse you in new cultures, meet the locals and seek out the deepest powder.    We’ll take you to it and show you how to ski or ride it better! We take the hassle out of organizing your trip, if you’ve ever dreamed of going to somewhere new, somewhere you might not ordinarily go on the adventure of a lifetime, then we’ll make it easy for you.     We organize everything you will need... read more