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Early Season Tips for Winter Gear Prep

The leaves have changed and fallen, the high mountains have a light dusting of snow, people are starting to wear scarves again, and you can just taste it in the air, ski and snowboard season is coming. But before you settle down to watch shred movies and get stoked for the season, it’s a great […]

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Food & Drink Recommendations Reviews Snow Summer

TrailFork dehydrated pouches are a simple, filling meal on or off the slopes

This winter I had the chance to taste test and try some of Boulder-based TrailFork‘s dehydrated meal kits and I really enjoy them as a quick and hearty meal. The first thing that struck me first was TrailFork’s mission, summarized as: “to educate adventurers about their environmental impact, and we aim to make food that […]

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Gear Recommendations Reviews Summer

Boulder Pack Co. folding backpack works great on the hill, packs up small for after

We just got introduced to a great locally manufactured backpack from Boulder Pack Co. Its a great size, folds into a small pouch, has plenty of pockets in addition to the main one, room for two water bottles on the sides, and even comes with a carabiner to attach other accessories. Now we’ve owned our […]

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Environment Fitness Monarch Mountain New This Season Recommendations

New uphill skiing options in Salida at Monarch Mountain

Uphill skiers, the fastest growing market in the snow sports industry, will have new options this winter with the introduction of two new uphill access trails at Monarch Mountain. The trails, for the first time, will allow uphill users access to the mountain during daytime hours. Monarch is among the first ski areas in Colorado […]

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Gear Recommendations

Caring for your skis and snowboards

Hopefully you’ve already pulled your ski and snowboard gear out of a long summer hibernation. It’s now time to start thinking about tuning up your gear and getting ready for the season. As with tools and instruments, taking good preventative care of your ski and snowboard gear may help prolong your time enjoying it. Read […]

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Breckenridge Food & Drink Recommendations Travel

How to save money during spring break in Breck

One of the best parties to celebrate spring break is a few weeks away: Breck Spring Fever 2014 kicks off on March 22. I put together a few ideas on how you can save some money during spring break in Breck: buy lift tickets in advance online, purchase ski and snowboard rentals online, travel by […]

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Breckenridge Food & Drink Recommendations

The wine-lover’s guide to Breck

There’s not much to “whine” about in Breckenridge right now. We have tons of snow on the ground and plenty of days left in the season. That said, sometimes it’s nice to relax in the afternoon with a nice glass of wine. Here are some great spots in Breck you’ll be able to find great […]

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Local Highlight: updated Ski Bumper details, interview

We’re huge fans of Colorado-based Sport Bumper and use the Ski Bumper every time we go skiing. Denver local Bo Pitto founded Sport Bumper back in the fall of 2011 and has been constantly working on new product technology and designs, sourcing new materials, and getting into more stores. Not only is Sport Bumper designed […]