, the main goal is to give your bodyadequate time to recover. There’s a saying about tapering: “You can only do too much, never too little.” If you were to simply sit on your couch for the week before your race, you’d be better off than if you tried to run too much....
The last part of that equation, that we so desperately need, is avalanche education. The mountains don’t care that you’re only in that slide path because you lost the ticket lottery, they’re still happy to shed their snow onto you. So we’ve put together this list of free avalanche...
Sadly JHMR doesn't make much snow at all, very impractical as steep as it is with so much acreage. Despite the few postcard pics you can see the almost bare ground on the side of the strip, under the chairlift, etc. https://buckrail.com/snapped-jhmr-opening-day/ Folks on my ...
When removing skins in the field try to avoid getting snow on the glue surfaces, as it will make them less sticky over time. Extreme cold is a challenge for most skin glues - in very low temperatures it's often best to store your skins inside your jacket while descending. If the "fur...
Free buses go pretty much everywhere Vail’s commendablefree bus systemis a pocket-friendly and convenient way to get around while you’re vacationing in the mountains. The service is free all year long and there are routes and stops located all over town, making it quick and easy to get ...
I learned just how powerful my intuition is when I packed up my life, left a six year real estate career, cashed my last commission check, and moved from a Denver townhouse to the Larkspur ranch. Well-intentioned friends, family and colleagues advised me to keep my real estate license “...
Naturally, if either your origin or destination is experiencing bad weather, there's a solid chance your flight could be delayed. "There are, however, lots of variables here," adds Smith. "Some hubs are more prone to delays than others. A few inches of snow in Denver or Detroit aren't...
frozen blue ice packs. Once the blue ice packs in your food or beverage cooler are used up, switch the blue ice packs with fresh ones out of the dry ice cooler. It’s a great way to refreeze your blue ice packs and avoid damage to your food by freezing it too much with dry ice...
If you try to request a ride in some of Colorado’s more rural and mountainous areas, you likely won’t have much luck. Long-distance trains roll into Denver's historic Union Station. Gerald A DeBoer/Shutterstock Marvel at Colorado’s beauty on the railways Colorado is famed for its ...
When it comes to your first day snowboarding, forethought is the key to happiness. Anything that you can plan ahead will save you time and money, and make learning to ride that much smoother. So here’s a few things you can do ahead of time to set yourself up for success. Buy Your ...