fuzzy ponies, horses, ponies, skijorning, sled dogs, the wall street journal, winter sports,yaks
Latest Entries »
When it comes to ski resorts, you just can’t beat the powder in Colorado.
Luckily, though, there are several options that stand out above the rest and provide for your family the greatest of all worlds when it comes to skiing, dining, entertainment, and more.
Vail, Colorado
Vail claims to be America’s favorite resort, and for good reason. It’s the largest ski area in the United States, and provides an unbelievable array of different mountains and challenges for skiers of all backgrounds and of all levels of experience. Plus, with museums, art galleries, ballooning, dog sledding, and more, Vail has turned into quite the family fun center that provides classic and classy entertainment for the whole family.
Aspen, Colorado
Further up the mountain and deeper into the Rockies than Vail, Aspen provides a much more relaxed atmosphere and a much classier feel than Vail for families looking to ski. Frequented…
View original post 177 more words
Source: www.10best.com – By Sally Walker Davies
 Corbet’s Couloir at Jackson Hole Photo Credit: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
|
Peer over the precipice of Corbet’s Couloir at Jackson Hole, and you’ll either be terrified or. . . .well, more terrified.
Corbet’s Couloir – named for ski guide James Corbet, founder of the Jackson Hole Mountain Guides – is a narrow chute that starts with a 20-foot vertical drop. And landing on a steep, 55-degree slope. Did we mention the part about the narrow chute? Assuming you’re upright on your skis after the two story drop and steep landing, it’s a cake walk (for expert skiers) from there, with the run fanning out to about a 45-degree journey down the face of the mountain.
 Stunning view of Corbet’s Couloir Photo Credit: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
|
Upon seeing the upside-down, funnel-shaped shoot, Corbet famously remarked in 1960, “Someday, someone will ski that.” The first someone to do so was a ski patroller named Lonnie Bell, who made the run in 1967. Jackson Hole offers a four day intense ski school called Steep & Deep for those who are willing to be pushed to their skiing limits, and their advice to those bold enough to make the jump is don’t stop – just keep skiing. That’s tough advice to take, as experts say that you’re going approximately 40-mph out of the chute, once your skis hit snow.
Jackson is one of those ski areas that is all about challenging skills and limits. With an elevation drop of 4,139 feet and warning signs at the summit that read like a warning from your mother, there’s phenomenal back country and black diamond skiing, and even the green runs are challenging for those who ski, but not regularly.
Tackle Corbet’s Couloir and you definitely earn yourself serious bragging rights . . . and an apres-ski cocktail.
Snow sports fashion is mind-blowingly awesome; the variety of designs and styles out there are certain to awaken your inner shopaholic. A trip to a few snow sports shops to browse last year very quickly turned into an uncontrollable shopping frenzy. After three hours…jacket, check. Pants, check. Inner wear, check. Goggles, beanies, socks, all check. All that remains now is just some snow. Not so easy if you live in the tropics or suck at predicting weather!
View original post 842 more words
Source: www.hiddenmeadow.coml
Ready to hit the slopes? Stay a minimum of two nights and receive two complimentary adult ski passes to nearby Sunrise Ski Park. (Other tickets available for sale at the Ranch.) Enjoy HMR’s ski concierge program and let our staff arrange equipment rental for you and provide complimentary shuttle transportation to and from Sunrise Ski Park each morning and afternoon…complete with a steaming cup of hot chocolate! This package includes dinner each night in our Ranch House Restaurant and a pack continental breakfast each morning. Nightly rate per double occupancy (two people) is $395.00 plus tax and gratuity.
Credit: Flickr/Éamonn
Where to eat, sleep, and play in this mountain chic city
Whether you’re looking to take to the slopes, snowshoe across the mountains, or just keep warm with a smooth scotch, Aspen will never disappoint. Area Daily correspondent Lisa Loverro takes us to a few of her special finds in this sophisticated and laid-back mountain town.
The recently updated Limelight Lodge is a beautiful, contemporary lodge offering sweeping views of the mountain with a relaxed lobby lounge that serves up pastas and pizzas for a quick bite around its roaring fire.
If you’re looking for a party scene, the Sky Hotel is your place. The vibe around the pool is cool, complete with eye candy galore and a scenic mountain backdrop. The outdoor fire pit is a great place to relax after an exhausting day on the slopes.
For breakfast or lunch, there’s no place better than Peach’s Corner Café, an organic restaurant in the heart of downtown (try their kale salad). Be sure to check out the new BB’s Kitchen for pastas and salads, or Ellina for sophisticated dishes and a wine list that has earned them a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
The legendary Little Nell is still high on our radar for a festive and lively après ski scene fueled by the Terrace Bar’s unique tapas menu. And if you’re feeling energized, head on over to the Belly Up for live music and dance the night away.
For more insiders tips on the best in modern travel, head to Area Daily.
Source: www.thedailymeal.com – Posted by Area Daily, Special Contributor
Grab your skis because Sunrise Park Resort in the White Mountains opens on Friday, December 9. After receiving 26 inches of snow during last weekend’s storm, the resort is ready to fire up the lift and open up the runs for a mountain-full of fun and adventure. In the heart of Arizona’s magnificent White Mountains, Sunrise Park Resort is a recreational paradise offering a wide range of fun and excitement. In winter, their three mountains offer some of the finest skiing in the Western United States. In addition, their 65 runs promise adventure for skiers of any level. There is also a separate snowboarding area, cross country ski trails and a special children’s “ski-wee” area. For more information or to check out the Sunrise webcam, visit www.sunriseskipark.com.
Source: frontdoorsnews.com
Jack Frost Ski Patrol 