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The Top 5 Ski Town Jobs:

this great article is brought to us by D’Arcy McLeish via Last Frontier Heli Ski. For the Full article please visit: TOP FIVE SKI TOWN JOBS 5. Lifty: Ok, terrible pay, and I mean terrible, but no experience or skills required. And being a lift attendant isn’t all bad…you do get to ski at work every day. And if you’re in your early twenties it’s a little like living in residence at university. Cool factor on the ski bum scale is high […]
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The Civilian Conservation Corps: Opening America’s Wilderness

Civilian Conservation Corps at work

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) opened America’s wilderness and put millions of men to work. During the Great Depression, President Franklin Roosevelt created the CCC as part of the New Deal. The projects were largely environmental based and made the outdoors much more accessible for recreating. The Corps existed from 1933 to 1942, employing over 3 million young men during […]
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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Powderhorn Mountain Resort, CO

Just below the northern rim of the “Largest Flat Topped Mountain in the World”(Grand Mesa), lies Powderhorn Mountain Resort, CO (PMR). Offering more than 1600 skiable acres, just 45 minutes driving from Grand Junction, CO. PMR graciously receives at least 250″ of beautiful Colorado powder each season. Consisting of Spruce, Fir, and Aspen trees, Powderhorn offers incredible glade skiing. With […]
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Cold Smoke, Sierra Cement, and the Ice Coast: What’s in a Name?

the ice coast

Most folks have probably heard some interesting nicknames and slang for different snow conditions and climates. Words like cold smoke, Sierra cement, and the ice coast get bandied about regularly. But what’s in a name? And why do different areas experience such different snow conditions? Related: The Different Types Of Snow Conditions That We Experience On The Mountain: Avalanche scientists and […]
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Science Proves Being Near A Waterfall Makes You Happy

The rushing blue water plummeting over rocky outcrops, the thunderous yet soothing sounds, the awe-inspiring wonders of nature-it is no wonder people seek out waterfalls. However, recent studies are now proving that simply being near a waterfall not only makes you feel happier but also increases energy and productivity. Related: How Ocean Warming is Impacting The 2020 Hurricane Season It […]
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