Nick Devore hoists the hardware at the 2011 Polartec Scufoneda

Italian Renaissance

by Doug December 15, 2011

Last winter, I competed in my first telemark extreme contest. Well, sort of.

Aspen Highlands

Affordable Aspen

by Cameron Martindell December 13, 2011

The hint of woodsmoke in the air, the light crackle of fire, and the dull pulsing yellow glow of dancing flames on the walls and ceiling lure me to sleep. My wife snuggles to my side, her face nuzzled to my neck between my jaw and shoulder. It’s our first night in Aspen, specifically at [...]

The Cyclist’s Gift Guide – 21 Ideas

The Cyclist’s Gift Guide – 21 Ideas

by Sonya Looney December 7, 2011

Today is Dec 7.  You may be thinking, “Yeah… I’m going to get my shopping done early this year.”  I often find that what makes me procrastinate when it comes to holiday gift giving is simply that I don’t know what to get people.  Well, I’m going to help you.  Here is a list of [...]

Ames Ice Hose and a Silverton Avy Course

by Rob Coppolillo December 7, 2011

It pays to have badass friends. If they’re rich, so much the better.

My Awesome, Guilt-Ridden Holiday Wish

by James Dziezynski December 6, 2011

I’ve always prided myself on being a rugged, winter-worthy guy. Many a night I’ve spent hunkered in my minus 20 degree sleeping bag while Arctic gusts pushed wind chills well below zero. There was always something raw and gritty about being tucked away in a snow cave or single-wall tent, far away from the comforts [...]

Sonya Looney on the podium as the winner of the 2011 Breck Epic mountain bike race.

Winning = Vulnerability

by Sonya Looney November 29, 2011

Last year, I looked at my results and saw a lot of 2nd place finishes. Why was I unable to close the deal?