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Spotlight on Mt. Bachelor: Where Van-Life Meets Adventure & Community

Growing up in Central Oregon, I have always recognized that the pairing of Mt. Bachelor and Bend, Oregon, is unique. Nestled in the Cascade Range, Mt. Bachelor offers more than just world-class skiing and breathtaking vistasโ€”it shares a symbiotic relationship with the nearby city of Bend. This dynamic pairing has helped establish the area as a hub for outdoor enthusiasts, […]

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Nicky Blumm | January 28, 2025
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How Ikon & Epic Are Making Skiing and Snowboarding Better

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Last week we published an article with the headline, “Are Epic and Ikon Ruining Ski Culture in America?” by a contributing writer. We shared several reasons, with supportive claims as to how conglomerates such as Vail and Alterra are impacting the ski industry in negative ways, from increased traffic at mountains, higher-priced day tickets, and a real estate boom that […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | January 11, 2024
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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Afton Alps, MN โ€” The Joy of Skiing the St. Croix

Nestled in the St. Croix River Valley in the tiny town of Afton, MN,ย lies the popular weekend getaway and nighttime ski location of Afton Alps. Yes, โ€˜The State of Hockeyโ€™ is better known for its skating than its skiing, but with everyone on skates and such similar edge control, skiing comes as second nature to Minnesotans โ€” and let me […]

Tate Sundberg | May 14, 2023
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10 Barrel: Drinking Beer Is Required In A Mountain Town

Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Some people say altitude and alcohol don’t mix. But everyone knows beer and mountain life have a strong bond. A frothy beer seems to go hand-in-hand with the froth-fest of snow life. The beer company out of Oregon called 10 Barrel aspires to make beers to drink as part of an experience while […]

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Rouchelle Gilmore | March 11, 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 Niรฑa, we’ve compiled a list of common skier slang.ย 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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Could Ski Bum Food Be Under Threat?!

Could ski bum food be under threat? Most ski bums are known for surviving on a shoestring with skiing and riding the most important thing after a good aprรจs. But this winter there is a worry which has not been addressed in the mainstream media which could affect the niche group of individuals. Related: The Ski Bumโ€™s Guide: How To […]

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Rouchelle Gilmore | September 4, 2020
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Doglotion Calls Game Over But Gaper Day Will Continue

The online publication doglotion.com out of Whistler calls game over after 18 years, but skiing in jeans and having fun while skiing will continue as the legacy they leave behind. They made light of freeskiing culture and brought skiing in jeans to the mainstream. They coined Skiing In Jeans Day which later turned into Gaper Day to allow for more […]

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Rouchelle Gilmore | July 1, 2020
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