The Ultimate Guide to Skier Slang As we head into what is likely to be another epic winter, thanks to La Niña, we’ve compiled a list of common skier slang. Wondering about the difference between blower and boilerplate? Curious why that guy with the twin tips in the lift line keeps yelling about steeze? Read on. Blower: adjective Refers to ultra-light powdery snow. See also: cold smoke […] Lynn Barlow | October 23, 2020 1 Comment
Evan Gill: First African American to Summit Colorado’s 14ers Evan Gill hopes to be the first African American to summit all 58 of Colorado’s 14ers. A 14er is a mountain over 14,000 feet high. In 1995, an African American man named Michael Washington summited all 53 of the known 14ers in Colorado at the time. However, as mountain measuring techniques have improved, the number of verified 14ers in Colorado […] Climbing Lynn Barlow | October 12, 2020 3 Comments
A Comprehensive Guide to Mountain Snacks The coronavirus has changed many aspects of our lives. As the seasons change, many resorts are announcing their plans for promoting social distancing on the mountain. Nearly all of these reopening plans include guidelines meant to reduce or limit the amount of time guests spend indoors, meaning that chowing down on an overpriced burger from the resort’s cafeteria might not […] Lynn Barlow | September 25, 2020 0 Comments
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