I Came for the Winter…
…I stayed for the summer—it’s a popular Ketchum adage used to describe what happened to many of us when we visited the Sun Valley area for the first…READ MORE
Live Big
Lexi DuPont: Charting a New Course
Growing up in Sun Valley, Idaho, Lexi DuPont was immersed in all things skiing. And she lived among skiing’s devotees. Her…READ MORE
The Snowbasin 29029: Do You Have What it Takes?
Calling all mountain goats. Ever dream about climbing the equivalent of Mt. Everest (albeit at a slightly lower elevation) in…READ MORE
Mountain Merrymaking: Doing the Holidays Right
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Mountains are filling in with that cold, fluffy white stuff we love.…READ MORE
It’s Opening Day At Your Favorite Resorts!
There’s palpable excitement in the air as the 2019-2020 ski season in the Mountain West is quickly approaching. Pull out…READ MORE
Native Waters
A Jurassic Park-style comeback turns a quiet corner of Nevada into a world-class fishing destination I can no longer…READ MORE
Rip n’ Sip
The winter season is almost upon us and we are officially getting fired up. Arguably, the second greatest winter pastime…READ MORE
Last Minute Lift Ticket Deals
Still haven’t pulled the trigger on that ski resort pass and starting to stress? No worries. Plenty of the best…READ MORE
Let the Land Speak
New film celebrates Zion National Park’s Centennial Cold murky water snakes through the slot canyon. With backpacks, helmets, and ropes,…READ MORE
Montana Wild
Cowboys, Horses, and Yellowstone Cutthroat at Bull Moose Camp Cameron Mayo is in his early thirties; lean and rangy with a bow-legged gait that speaks…READ MORE
Running Into Winter at the Moab Trail Marathon
WHAT: Moab Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K Adventure Run, and Kids K WHEN: November 2-3, 2019 Referred…READ MORE
Happening September Happenings
If you’re feeling like we are, you’re feeling like summer is flying by extra quickly this year. Fortunately, the…READ MORE
The gOgirl Program from the gO Initiative is On It
Founded by gO Orthopedics in 2015, the gOgirl Program has been inspiring girls in Colorado’s Gunnison Valley for four…READ MORE
In the Moment on the Middle Fork
As I sit here, rain pants around my ankles collecting puddles of steady raindrops, the beam from my headlamp…READ MORE
Shoulder Season, Not Here!
Should•er sea•son (noun) a travel period between peak and off-peak seasons. For many mountain folks, this is a well-earned and welcome…READ MORE
MaggotFest – Rugby in the Rocky Mountain West
“What is your favorite thing to do in Jackson?” As a long-time bartender in Jackson Hole, I get asked…READ MORE
Red Bull Raid: The Ultimate Mountain Adventure Event
Calling all skiers and riders who enjoy the challenge of the climb as much as the descent. Squaw Valley’s…READ MORE
Has Your Spring Sprung?
As we begin to welcome the spring season in our beloved mountain towns (or continue to revel in a…READ MORE
Zenergy’s Secret Weapon: Kyle Sela
Kyle Sela, sports medicine and strength coach trainer at Sun Valley, Idaho’s Zenergy Health Club, has a doctorate in…READ MORE
Why This February is For…
February is the quintessential month of real winter in our mountain towns. The snow is piling up, the temps…READ MORE
DOUBLE EVENT ALERT: NorAm Alpine Racing
Ah yes. The crack of the racing gates. The woosh of metal edges digging into snow. The clanging of…READ MORE
What’s New on the Mountain?
The 2019 winter season will indeed be a big one in the Mountain West with new lifts and other…READ MORE
Live Big in High School
Looking to move to Colorado or Idaho for more adventure in your classroom? Or are you a parent wanting to…READ MORE
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe Awaken to nature with exclusive ski-in/ski-out access to Northstar California Resort at a sophisticated…READ MORE
Lead With Love
LEAD WITH LOVE – A heart-centered social impact organization for people committed to shifting culture from fear to love.…READ MORE
Nature as Medicine
The Ultimate Outdoor Prescription for Breast Cancer Survivors: YETI x Casting for Recovery x Boarding 4 Breast Cancer …READ MORE
Five Reasons to Fly Fish in Sun Valley/Ketchum, Idaho
Pack Your Bags! Warm Springs Creek. This small freestone creek that’s just outside of town offers easy access and a sense of…READ MORE
REMINDER: Register for RPI Now!
This just in: registration for one of the best gravel rides in the world is almost full. What is…READ MORE
Trail of Dreams
The Making of an Adventure Filmmaker “Ooooh oooh OOOH!” Joey Schusler is obsessed with what he’s seeing in…READ MORE
The Shed Hunting Life
Each year on April 30, a stream of cars forms around Jackson Hole’s Town Square, waiting to drive across…READ MORE
Double-Dog Dare | Run Ragnar With Us
Maybe you’ve heard of it: “The Relay of all Relays,” “The Overnight Endurance Frenzy,” or “That Race You Said was…READ MORE
Training like a (Retired) Pro
Annie Pokorny is a BigLife Mighty Team member and a born and raised mountain town gal. She first began cross…READ MORE
Purveyors of Powder: Park City Powder Cats
It is one of the deepest days of the season. The snow is the perfect combination of cold and…READ MORE
5 Questions with Chase Josey
Any given ski town boasts high peaks, elite runs, and dozens of gold-medal-toting-former professional skiers. No doubt, the mountain west…READ MORE
Banks Gilberti is Getting After It
After giving up skiing competitions, Banks found joy in skiing again. Now he’s taking that joy to a new level.…READ MORE
Ring of Fire
The West experienced a banner fire season in more ways than one—this year saw almost 150 fires and nearly 8…READ MORE
THEN I WENT CLIMBING…
Organic Chemistry at Exum Mountain Guides “The Snaz” on Cathedral Buttress in Grand Teton National Park is a classic…READ MORE
2017 Solar Eclipse Guide
HEY YOU, LOOK UP! WHAT: Total Solar Eclipse—the first to be on the continental U.S. since 1979. WHEN: August 21,…READ MORE
Mountain Biking Gold
Making It Happen in Park City with Pro Rider Eric Porter and Trail Builder Derek Thomson These days, mountain biking…READ MORE
Get High with Discrete’s Cirque Series
Blame it on Lexie. Once you are halfway up the mountain with another 1,500 feet of vert to go, you’re…READ MORE
The Elemental Life: Adventure Athlete Gavin McClurg
Gavin McClurg is a man obsessed. At 45, his obsessions have changed with the decades. And while some of us…READ MORE
MTB Tahoe: Flylow’s Jeremy Benson and T.A.M.B.A.
Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association, T.A.M.B.A., is a 501.c3 non-profit based in the Tahoe Basin. Last spring, outerwear company Flylow…READ MORE
Cranking for Change
Consider the experience of walking into a bike shop. There always seems to be an organized chaos and upbeat energy…READ MORE
Biking for the Books
In the category of standout childhood memories, learning to ride a bike has to be one of the most cherished,…READ MORE
Saddle Up! Best Bike Races Around the West This Summer
Calling all cyclists! The mountain, road, and gravel racing calendar is chock full of events around the Mountain West this…READ MORE
HOW TO: Closing Day
No matter how many powder days, early mornings, or games of gnar a season has, no day on the mountain…READ MORE
Break Out the Bike: Best Rides for When the Trails Dry Out
As soon as the snow melts and the mud dries, give your Wahoo and Zwift set-up in your garage a…READ MORE
Addiction in Alta: An epic winter through the eyes (and mind) of an East-turned-West Alta Employee
“DUDE, WAKE UP!” And so I do, in a cold sweat, sheets tangled around my clammy limbs like a junkie.…READ MORE
Spring Snow Safari
We know. Some of you have had enough of the snow and you’re ready for perfect single track. But hold…READ MORE
Winter Highlight: The World Cup Finals in Aspen
The world of competitive alpine skiing descended on Aspen, Colorado, March 15-19 for Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Finals.…READ MORE