Your local’s guide to skiing in Queenstown, New Zealand on an epic ski trip. Having lived in 3 ski towns internationally and with over 300 days on snow, I’m an experienced snowboarder with 7 ski seasons of experience across 15 resorts in the US and in New Zealand. As shown in the images below from …
All good ideas come on hikes, right? Right. A friend and I headed down to Te Anau to hike up to Lake Marian, pictured below. I was having an especially difficult period while living in Queenstown, and we wanted to get out of town for the weekend. As we reached the summit of the hike, …
Year 3 of Bolder Boulder, I wanted to try a different approach that included my passion for high-altitude running, fitness, friends and fun. What race do you know of that’s a political protest, Memorial Day tribute, bellydance extravaganza, local business showcase, and slip-n-slide party? That’d be Bolder Boulder! And the event is even sponsored by …
I saw a photo of a girl I vaguely knew on Facebook, Jav, rocking a bright blue cap with a huge smile strewn across her face. The page she was tagged on was called, Mt. Sanitas Mad Hatter Project – Random Acts of Kindness. The description reads: In 2025, Curtis Jones began to give out …
Cross-posted with my friends at Trail Sisters I’ve been running for 10 years, but I do not call myself a runner. I am a trained dancer. I am a hiker. I am a snowboarder and mountain athlete. But I am definitely not a runner. I don’t track my times, know my pace or know any …
How to get cross country skis for newbies! Whether you’re an athlete looking to add another winter sport to your repertoire, a parent looking to get your youngster kitted out, or a seasoned ski pro looking for an all-encompassing resource to send to a friend, I’ve got you. A massive thank you to Kathi Kirkeby, …
Best Hikes & Day Trips Around Boulder, Colorado Upon moving to Boulder in 2022, I knew getting into the high country with ease was a top priority for me. I came from living in ski towns with top-notch mountain access. I knew I wanted to settle in a place where wilderness areas and nature spaces …
Things to Do in NYC Brooke’s move to New York inspired me to pull together my own list of the best activities to do in this global city, based on my time living there in college. Here is my personal NYC: the spots and neighborhoods I loved and think are a good use of your …
The author reflects on their transformative travel experience, visiting three countries in twelve days, but acknowledges a shift in priorities due to health concerns and personal commitments. Cherishing memories of past adventures, they now value slower, intentional travel, prioritizing family and friends over exploration, while embracing life in Colorado and new responsibilities.
Outdoor Inclusivity Awards 2025: The Orgs Making Outdoor Spaces More Accessible It was only recently when recovering from brain surgery, that through some of my travels and outdoor excursions, I noticed the importance of championing and celebrating inclusive orgs and programs. I took it upon myself to create the super legit, tried and true and …