Archive for Category: "Winter Sports"
Video Travel Tip: Winter Sports Beyond Skiing
Ski season is winding down and we’re heading into the shoulder season. We all know that there are now active, outdoor alternatives to skiing, but did you know that many of these options stay open once the slopes shut down? Watch Kelley McMillan explore this year’s best skiing alternatives. From ziplining in Crested Butte Mountain [...]
Skip the Slopes: What to Do If You Don’t Ski In Colorado
Skiing in Colorado may be the the main attraction, but it’s not the only thing to do. If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy adventure in the high, snow-covered peaks and crisp sunny days, Dena Braun-Roché shares six snowy activities you can do beyond skiing. While everyone knows Colorado is ski bum nirvana, [...]
Travel Tip: Adaptable Skiing Resources
Winter sports don’t have to be off limits to those with mobility issues. In fact, there are more opportunities than ever to participate in adaptive sports. The key is tracking down an organization that facilitates the process. In California, an organization called Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra works with both kids and veterans to provide adaptive sports [...]
Travel Deals: January Athletic and Adventure Travel Savings
If you’re an athlete or just a sports fan, this week’s travel deals are for you. Reach for your skis, your jersey, your diving gear, or fishing rod to take advantage of these travel and adventure bargains. Snow Storm Special With storms expected to drop 4 feet of snow on Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Hotel Terra and Teton Mountain [...]
Travel Tip: National Parks Winter Programs
Our national parks don’t shut down in the winter. In fact, this is when some experiences actually come alive, so now is the time to go. The Yellowstone Association in Wyoming has a very cool naturalist program where you get to track the wolves inside the park. For three days, you’ll snowshoe your way through [...]
Travel Tip: Un-Ski Vacations
There’s no reason to skip out on a ski vacation just because you’re not into skiing. Plenty of resorts are offering deals to appeal to the non-skier, so you’re not going to be stuck in the lodge all day. Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, Montana, has an adventure package that gets you out on the [...]
Travel Tip: Winter Park Programs
Just because the weather is getting colder doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors. Here’s what’s happening in our park system these days. Of course the Colorado Rockies are best known for skiing. But for those of us who prefer to keep our bones intact, you can take a guided snowshoe tour and winter photography [...]
Travel Tip: Adaptive Sports Programs this Winter Season
With snow already falling at some ski resorts, winter sports programs are gearing up. And the good news is, there is a host of adaptive sports programs for disabled travelers. Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra runs its ski and snowboarding program from Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. Their instructors create a customized program depending your individual needs. [...]
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