[PHOTOS] Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks Report: Be Bear Aware – Road Trip and Wildlife Watching As the crisp autumn air descends and the aspens turn gold, many of us are still looking for outdoor adventures before the peaks are covered in snow. For those in the right places, bear watching is one of them. Why is fall one of the best times to see these magnificent animals? Bears are preparing for winter hibernation and have […] Trip Report Claire Weiss | October 5, 2025 0 Comments
How a Frugal Family Put the Indy Pass to the Test on a Week-Long Road Trip The Indy Pass, a cost-effective alternative to major ski passes like Epic and Ikon, designed to introduce skiers to smaller, independent resorts, was launched in 2019 with 34 member resorts, growing to more than 230 worldwide. It aims to make skiing more accessible by offering two-day access to participating resorts at a fraction of the cost of larger ski destinations. […] Industry News Brent Glogau | February 24, 2025 0 Comments
West Coast Road Trip: Useful Tips and Photo Tour We like traveling by car and have done numerous road trips in our Subaru, including a couple of cross-country trips from the San Francisco Bay Area to New York City and back. Some may think that flying is more convenient, and we don’t argue with that. For us, it’s more of a personal choice and convenience to get all the […] Claire Weiss | August 8, 2024 0 Comments
Top 3 Unexpected Best States for Summer Road Trips in 2024 Americans love to take road trips and travel to places for vacations during the summer. This summer, 75% of American adults plan on taking a road trip, with 33% planning on traveling more than 250 miles from home, according to WalletHub. With so many Americans planning on going somewhere this summer, it would be interesting to know what states ranked […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | June 26, 2024 0 Comments
I Finally Took a Mountain Collective Road Trip and it was Incredible Trip Report for March 2-9, 2024 I love ski trips. Over the years I have been on many throughout the western U.S. and Canada, including Colorado, California, Utah, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and British Columbia. The trips were typically to a single destination, however, for years I had always wanted to get the multi-resort Mountain Collective Pass and go on an […] Trip Report Brent Glogau | March 12, 2024 0 Comments
3,600-Mile Patagonia to Antarctica Safari | Day #1 = Bariloche to La Hoya in Esquel, Argentina Report from October 4, 2023 Yesterday was day #1 of our 3,600-mile Patagonia to Antarctica road/boat trip. We’re headed from Bariloche, Argentina to Ushuaia, Argentina. The plan is to ski, river raft, kayak, and adventure along the way. Day #1 Details: Miles Driven: 213 Total Miles Driven: 213 Hours of Driving: 4.25 Latitude: 41.1ºS to 44.3ºS Good Food Eaten: Don […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | October 5, 2023 0 Comments
This Partnership Offers Campervan Rentals as a New Way to Discover Indy Pass Resorts Indy Pass recently announced a new partnership that makes visiting their 120+ ski areas a little easier. In collaboration with Native Campervans, they are offering a special package for Indy Pass holders to experience van life and hit the wide-open road in search of uncrowded slopes. The deal comes with exclusive savings on campervan rentals loaded with bonus miles, a […] Industry News Brent Glogau | January 6, 2023 0 Comments
Ushuaia to El Chaten, Argentina Road Trip Report: Day #1 = Torres Del Paine, Chile | Flamingos & Mummified Guanacos… Report from 11/18/22 After getting back from ski guiding in Antarctica on November 15, 2022, we weren’t sure what to do with the 11-days before our next Antarctica ski trip… As we glided through the Beagle Channel on our way back to Ushuaia, I came up with a plan in the first sunshine in a while on the back deck […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | November 21, 2022 0 Comments
Idaho Powder Highway Compilation Ski Edit: 10 Days, 5 Ski Areas, and Backcountry Skiing in ‘The Gem State’ [arve url="https://youtu.be/oFfLe0DFWoQ"] Martin Kuprianowicz | March 10, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Indy Pass Announces $7,000 Dream Ski Road Trip Prize Looking for an adventure this winter? Look no further than the Indy Pass and their recently announced dream ski road trip aptly named “Ski The West.” Indy Pass is looking to select one lucky winner this season to live out their dream ski road trip while exploring the amazing independent ski areas the pass offers. What’s Included in the Prize […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 15, 2020 0 Comments
Ikon Pass: Seek the Open Road – California Brought to you by Ikon Pass Connecting four unique West Coast icons, California’s sweeping landscapes set the stage for a winter of endless discovery. Get ready to grab the crew, load up the car, and crank up that playlist. With vast amounts of both skiable territory and open roads to explore, the next adventure is always the best adventure. Related: […] Featured Article SnowBrains | September 30, 2020 0 Comments
Ikon Pass: Open Roads. Open Spaces. Open Season. Brought to you by Ikon Pass Like many in the Ikon Pass community, if you’ve been dreaming about the mountains, the open road becomes a welcome means to an end this winter. Whether you are home mountain bound or planning a series of intrepid rambles – an Ikon Pass connects open spaces and endless adventure across regions packed with unique […] Featured Article SnowBrains | September 23, 2020 1 Comment
RV Rentals Increase as People Plan for a Socially Distanced Summer As the world continues to struggle with the ongoing pandemic, people are adjusting their plans in anticipation of a socially distanced summer. Following months of isolation, people are eager to travel yet hesitant about the risks associated with airplanes, hotels, and public transportation. As a result, the solution for many is RVs, which allows families to isolate while still being able […] Brains Emily Crofton | June 10, 2020 0 Comments
VIDEO: 1960s Road Trip Across America Documented By Patagonia Founder [arve url="https://youtu.be/YxM2cOvq6s8"] Lucy Ferneyhough | April 11, 2020 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
What Gear Should You Bring For a Ski Trip? It’s the holidays, and for those of us lucky enough to escape work and the in-laws we are going to want to go skiing. I love ski trips, especially ones that involve the freedom of driving from ski area to ski area. But when going on an extended ski vacation, it’s crucial that you bring all the right gear – […] Brains Martin Kuprianowicz | December 23, 2019 0 Comments
A Utah Winter Road Trip: Sample the Greatest Snow on Earth with the Ikon Pass Brought to you by Ikon Pass A Utah Winter Road Trip – 5 Days, 5 Destinations Deer Valley Resort, Brighton, Solitude Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Alta Ski Area With 10,000 acres of Utah terrain available on the Ikon Pass—the most terrain offered on any pass—skiing and riding the “Greatest Snow on Earth” this year shouldn’t be a matter of if but […] Featured Article SnowBrains | November 6, 2019 1 Comment
Ikon Pass Offers the Ultimate Canadian Rockies Road Trip Brought to you by Ikon Pass Powder hounds across the planet are all clamoring to experience the bucket-list destinations and leg-burning verticals of Western Canada. This iconic terrain is a short road trip or quick direct flight away for most Canadians and Pacific Northwesterners. Stop 1 SkiBig3 – Mt. Norquay Morning Arrive at the Calgary airport and drive an hour […] Featured Article SnowBrains | October 25, 2019 2 Comments
Have Ikon Pass, Will Ski: Make the Most of #VanLife With Your Ikon Pass this Winter Brought to you by Ikon Pass Have adventure van, will ski. Well, maybe not exactly. Have Ikon Pass, will ski. That’s more of a correct, declarative statement. And, with pass in hand, the saying: “have van, will ski more” does start to ring true. More being the operative word. A collection of 41 global destinations brings with it a strong […] Featured Article SnowBrains | October 7, 2019 0 Comments
4 Children Steal Parents’ Car and Embark on Epic 600-Mile Road Trip Four mischevious children, between the ages of 10 and 14, packed a stolen family car with fishing rods and took off on an epic 600-mile road trip along the Australian coast, authorities have said. Related: How to Road Trip New Zealand: One of the children even left a goodbye note for their parents before leaving on the road trip, which […] Oz Brains | July 15, 2019 0 Comments
Get the Ikon Pass for The Ultimate North West Winter Road Trip [Sponsored by Ikon Pass] Whether you have the urge to shred some Pacific Northwest pow or feel like hopping the border into the Great White North, the Ikon Pass gives you access to three legendary skiing and riding destinations that are all within a few hours from Seattle. Related: Ikon Pass is on Sale NOW | Unlock Adventure at 38 Destinations […] SnowBrains | March 19, 2019 0 Comments
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