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Modern Shrines in the Snow: Capturing Japan’s Loneliest Vending Machines

One lost moment during a blizzard on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido turned into a nine-year visual exploration for Photographer Eiji Ohashi. According to Instagram account @therealnuttle which shares various forms of art from creators around the globe, the Japanese photographer once found his way back to safety during an intense snowstorm in Hokkaido after being guided by the warm […]

Martin Kuprianowicz | August 11, 2025
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The Waldos: The California Teens Who Accidentally Invented 420

What Is the Real Origin of 420? The origin of 420 is one of pop culture’s best-kept secrets. Each year on this day, 4/20, 20 April, marijuana enthusiasts all around the world, from Amsterdam to London to California, congregate to celebrate cannabis culture, whether it’s legal or not. Related: Is It A Smart Idea to Use Marijuana In The Mountains? Every […]

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Steven Agar | April 20, 2024
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Top 7 Ski Resorts in Greece

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Greece has always been a popular vacation destination for purveyors of ancient history, stunning natural beauty, and laid-back lifestyles. Legendary destinations such as the Parthenon on the Acropolis, the stadium at Delphi, and the cliff towns on Santorini garner most of the headlines and attract the bulk of the tourists visiting the country. But consuming delicious seafood, island-hopping from Athens, and […]

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Jared Roberts | December 4, 2023
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Taos, NM: A Confluence of Culture

Brought to you by Taos Ski Valley When you picture a ski town, you might imagine quaint European chalets tucked under a cozy layer of snow. Or, you might think of swanky condos and the sprawling mega-mansions of the super-rich. Chances are, you did not picture structures made out of adobe (a mud and straw mixture) that have stood for […]

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Lynn Barlow | April 10, 2023
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13-Year-Old Momiji Nishiya Wins First-Ever Gold Medal in Olympic Street Skateboarding

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Currently, Japan ranks first in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic leaderboards with 10 gold medals, and the US and China closely follow with 9 gold medals each. The most interesting part of this storyline is that one of Japan’s gold medals belongs to 13-year-old Momiji Nishiya, who just won the first-ever women’s street skateboarding event. Related: Spotlight On: Sky Brown, Eleven-Year-Old […]

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Jesse | July 28, 2021
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Action For Change and Vail’s Steps Toward Inclusivity

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Last year, the cold-blooded killings of Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd amplified the call for social change. Racial injustice, apparent across the world, was thrust into the spotlight through a single message: we have had enough. The response has been positively deafening, without letup. Since these events, a movement has swept the globe calling for systemic change and equality across borders. […]

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Alex Mangels | February 25, 2021
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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
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VIDEO: “This is Japan” | A 4-minute film by Mattias Evangelista

“I’ve spent the last two January’s skiing and traveling in Japan. This is a place unlike any other. A place where old meets new, where tradition clashes with modernization and where beauty meets chaos. What’s left is a culture so rich and diverse you have to see it to believe it.” Mattias Evangelista

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Matias Ricci | January 17, 2017
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