Recent Drownings In Colorado Are Making Us Question Tubing Regulations Colorado’s water related fatalities garnered national attention this summer, after three people died within a single week while tubing.ย The most recent incident occurred last week when a Denver mother died while trying to save her 11 year old son from drowning. Both mother and son were out tubing on Clear Creek in Golden, Colorado when the boy’s tube capsized. The […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | August 15, 2017 0 Comments
How To Take Your Non-Skier S.O. Skiing (And Actually Have Fun) In response to one of my more recent articles: “15 Reasons Why I Won’t Date A Guy Who Can’t Ski”, I realize that sometimes you just happen to fall for a non-skier. However, as winter approaches you may find yourself wondering why you ever dabbled in the non-skier boyfriend/girlfriend territory. Choosing whether to teach your non-skier S.O. how to ski […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | August 13, 2017 0 Comments
Is The Future Of Skiing Dry? As summer settles in, your favorite pow runs turn into mountain bike trails, and even the latest closing dates begin to pass, what is a poor skier to do? Sure you could hike, bike, or rollerblade but nothing beats the feeling of your planks beneath your feet. Insert: dry slope skiing. A dry slope consists of a snowless mountain covered […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | August 10, 2017 1 Comment
Happy 80th Birthday To The Appalachian Trail The Appalachian Trail turns 80 years old this month! Stretching 2,190 miles from Maine to Georgia, the A.T. passes through 14 states: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia. Completed in August of 1937, the A.T. is one of the longest continuously marked footpaths in the world. […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | August 9, 2017 0 Comments
Gorpcore: Proving That Practical Can Be Stylish The outdoors industry is finally getting the chance to walk the high-fashion catwalks…Gorpcore has become the new normcore. Gorpcore was dubbed by New York Magazine’s The Cut in late May, and the term has taken off! So pull out your Tevas, Chacos, puffer jackets, wool socks, Gortex rain jackets, and wearable sleeping bags because these items are all the rage […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | August 3, 2017 0 Comments
How To Live In Boulder On A Budget While Having A Blast So, you’re a broke college gal working an unpaid internship whilst living in Boulder, Colorado. Oh wait…That’s just me. I’ve been living in Boulder with practically zero personal income for four months now. Needless to say, I’ve had some major highs along with some major lows. From hiking up The Flatirons and feeling on top of the world to nearly […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | August 2, 2017 0 Comments
Girls Getting After It: What is SheJumps? Girls night out? Yes, please!ย If you’re looking for the ultimate gal pal squad SheJumps is for you. Co-founded by professional free-skier, Lynsey Dyer; the ladies at SheJumps have been getting after it since 2007. Their mission: to increase the participation of women and girlsย in outdoor activities.ย Whether you’re a never-ever who’s jumping in, a fun gal trying to jump up, or […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | August 1, 2017 0 Comments
Buy These Season Passes Now To Get The Best Bang For Your Buck Well folks, we’ve reached that time of year again… Resorts with even the latest closing dates have finally turned off their lifts, and we have commenced with our off-season hiking and mountain biking routines. However, the good news is the best deals on season passes are happening now! The earlier you buy the better deal you’ll get, so below you’ll […] Industry News Lindsay Hayden | July 31, 2017 0 Comments