Colorado is blessed with a long ski season, which is characterized by frequent snowfall. During World War II, Colorado was home to Camp Hale, which was the training ground for the 10th Mountain Division. After the war, members of the skiing troops returned to Colorado to open ski areas. Today, some of the major resorts are owned by one of three corporations… read more
In 1922, a snow skier from Minnesota became consumed with the idea of skiing on water--going as far as attaching a rope to a World War I flying boat and pulling him at speeds of 80 mph. Since then, thrill seekers and water-sports enthusiasts have been transforming the sport, pushing athletes and speed boats to new levels of performance. read more
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The Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four ski resorts in the Aspen/Snowmass area in Colorado. The Aspen area has nearly unlimited lodging and dining options and the four ski areas together comprise more than 5,300 acres of terrain. All four resorts are found on neighboring mountains but not interconnected. The ski company runs free shuttles from the ba… read more
Lange Ski Boots are as popular today as they were when first introduced in the 1960s. Lange Boots were first produced in Dubuque, Iowa and the company has grown from one model to making boots for skiers of all ages. read more
K2 skis are long known for quality and cutting-edge technology. With a history of growth, ski bums and master mountaineers entrenched in it, K2 has seen as many ups and downs as the mountains themselves. read more
The ski manufacturing industry creates new products each year. New models are developed, and older models, often despite their popularity, are discontinued. Some companies, however, have fortunately learned that messing with success is… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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