New Policy Allows E-Bikes On National Park System Trails National Park Service [NPS] has shaped new policy concerning electric bicycles, or E-bikes. Detailed in a Friday, August 30, announcement, new policy expands recreational opportunities and accessibility. Policy supports Secretary Order 3376, and Secretary’s Order 3366 to create a clear and consistent e-bike policy on all federal lands managed by U.S. Department of Interior as well as increase recreational opportunities […] Cycle Paulie | September 5, 2019 0 Comments
Best Places to Ski on the Fourth of July This Summer How many Americans can say that they’ve skied on the Fourth of July? While most skiers and snowboarders have already made the shift from skiing to summer activities such as hiking, biking, or climbing as ski resorts shut down for the season, there remain a patriotic few who are not quite ready to call it a season just yet. Luckily enough […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | June 27, 2019 2 Comments
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles | Getting to Colorado Ski Resorts is Now Even Easier Skiers and riders can take advantage of several new transportation options to and from Colorado’s ski areas including new direct flights to and from Colorado’s eight regional airports, expanded service and convenience on the Winter Park Express, new carpool options, and ski bus services. These options provide travelers from across the country with easy and convenient travel options to get […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 7, 2018 0 Comments
Spot Check: Skatepark Algorta – Where Mountains Meet The Sea In the heart of Basque Country, where the Rioja flows endlessly through the lush green hills, there lies a special place for those who care to go searching. Situated between the foothills of the Pyrenees and the North Atlantic, the perfect location connects the vibrations of snow and surf just like the activity it was built for. The first skatepark […] Trip Report Jon Roubik | October 19, 2018 0 Comments
The Powder Alliance: The Hidden Gems of North America Unite The Powder Alliance is one of North America’s top multi-resort programs when it comes to variety. If you love shredding your home mountain, but also love exploring new resorts, this pass add-on lets you have your cake and eat it too. Purchase a top tier pass at any of the participating resorts and get three free days at the 19 […] Industry News Katy Shipley | July 3, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Japan Opens for the 2018 Season After carving through this year’s snowfall, Japan’s Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is now open for the season. Known for it’s amazing Snow Wall Walk when it first opens, the walls reached 17 meters this season. The route goes through the Northern Japenese Alps from Mt. Tateyama to Mt. Akazawadake. Known as the “Roof of Japan”, it brings in tourists and mountaineers alike. There are […] Industry News Katy Shipley | May 16, 2018 0 Comments
“The Spirit of Sailing” | Visiting the Pearl of the Arabian Sea, Socotra It was on sunrise of the fourteenth day that a glimmer of what looked to be cloud appeared on the horizon, as the morning light blazed through .. from air, materialized land. We had arrived in Africa..we had arrived in Socotra! Jagged cliffs rising up a 1,000m to an endless plateau, sand dunes spilling into the sea, scattered red rocks […] Lucas Ayoub | April 16, 2017 0 Comments
Travel Study Identifies Winter Vacationers Concerns About Snow Holidaysafe travel insurance agency out of the UK conducts surveys with their policyholders and has found some interesting statistics about their winter vacationers. The majority of their clientele are from Europe and generally book insurance for their European winter vacations, but after an inconsistent and fairly poor winter throughout the alps last season their numbers for worldwide travel have been boosted […] Dylan Cautela | November 16, 2016 1 Comment