By Pete Wilson. Originally prepared for the Cross Country Ski Areas Association (CCSAA). Reprinted here with permission. All photos courtesy CCSAA. In the past few months of quaran-time, we have all perused countless news stories, blog posts, and social media blurbs recommending ways to stay active and sane while staying safe. In some ways, we […]
Cross Country Skiing
A Sneak Peak at the Coming Ski Season
Hello friends! It’s been a while — just over 2 months — since I posted anything. In a world as tumultuous as this one, when we are grappling with truly life and death issues on several fronts, writing about skiing felt a bit trivial. Just moments ago, however, I got off a Zoom call sponsored […]
Spring Break in Montana: Skiing and Other Adventures
From world-class skiing to soothing hot springs to national parks, Montana is an extraordinary Spring Break destination for families. Longer days and warmer temperatures make springtime in Montana special, with plenty of ways to enjoy the snow. Today, here’s a look at five Montana ski destinations, with suggestions for additional experiences to make your family’s […]
Not the Mama: Add Cross-Country Skiing To Your Winter Activity Mix
By Martin Griff As a retired guy I do two things: ski and bicycle (or three things, if annoying my wife, aka “Ski Widow,” with all my skiing and bicycling is considered a thing). I like to think that bicycling makes me a better skier, so with almost 5,000 miles of pedaling logged for the […]
Ski Town Bozeman
Every fall and early winter, ski magazines and newspapers, websites and video channels share ski travel information, often packaged with all sorts of claims about being “the best” or the “next great thing.” Today, I’m lending my voice to the chorus. But my claims aren’t hyperbolic. They’re for real. Bozeman: The Next Best Ski Town? Let’s […]