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Dylan Craig

Cloudmont – Alabama’s Ski Resort

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Yes, Alabama has a ski resort. The second most southern resort in the United States (Behind Arizona’s Mount Lemmon Ski Valley), Cloudmont offers 150 vertical feet over a spread of 800 acres. Located on Lookout Mountain, the resort reaches an elevation of 1,800 feet. As you might’ve guessed, the snow is almost entirely man-made. Winters in the mountains of northern Alabama […]

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Dylan Craig | September 20, 2019
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Trevor Kennison And The Rise Of Mono Skiing

This previous winter, numerous videos of mono-skier Trevor Kennison pushing the boundaries went viral. Trevor Kennison’s massive send over Corbet’s Couloir at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY quickly became iconic, and arguably garnered more attention than any other line of 2019’s ski season. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (@jacksonhole)   Trevor’s story […]

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Dylan Craig | September 20, 2019
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A Stunning Sunrise Hike In The North Cascades

Waking up at 2:00 a.m isn’t something that typically excites me, but the idea of witnessing a sunrise over the stunning North Cascades of Washington State had me immediately jumping out of bed.   My hiking companion and I arrived at the trailhead exactly at 3:30 a.m, and we quickly set off with the goal of summiting before the sun […]

Dylan Craig | September 11, 2019
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68 Ski Days for $199 | Independent Ski Areas Band Together To Offer New Indy Pass

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Numerous independent ski areas around the United States have joined forces to offer the “Indy Pass“, a new pass that offers 68 days of skiing at 34 resorts. With two days of skiing at each destination for only $199, the Indy pass has immediately gained prestige as one of the most affordable and consumer-friendly ski passes on the market. Given […]

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Dylan Craig | August 29, 2019
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Australian Ski Areas Continue To Face Drug Issues

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Last week, Australian police raided thirteen separate bars at the ski areas of Thredbo, Perisher, and Jindabyne. According to PlanetSki, a total of sixty people were searched, resulting in the arrests of eight individuals. The arrestees were apparently in possession of either MDMA or cocaine, or both. Nine other individuals, most possessing cannabis, received warnings from the police but were […]

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Dylan Craig | August 27, 2019
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Ski Towns Dominate The List Of Most Expensive Towns

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LendingTree, a financial website, recently compiled a list of the United State’s most expensive towns, using median home value to determine the ranking. Unsurprisingly, the list is dominated by ski destinations. However, the most expensive town is Vineyard Haven, a town located on the iconic island of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. Martha’s Vineyard is known as a vacation destination for many […]

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Dylan Craig | August 23, 2019
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How The US/China Trade War Impacts The Outdoor Industry

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One of the predominant political topics in 2019 has been the ongoing trade war between the United States and China, the two largest economies in the world. The trade war began in 2018 when President Trump signed an executive order placing numerous tariffs on Chinese goods, citing concerns about China’s trading practices. Tariffs and the various contexts around their implementation can […]

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Dylan Craig | August 23, 2019
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New Methodology Ranks The Most Fun US States

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“Fun” is subjective, we all have different perspectives on what counts as “fun”. That subjectivity makes ranking the most “fun” states an impossible endeavor, but it’s still entertaining to try. WalletHub, a financial media outlet, recently released its ranking of the most “fun” states, using a methodology that takes twenty-six key indicators into consideration. These indicators are wide-ranging, including anything […]

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Dylan Craig | August 22, 2019
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