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A seasonal job in a mountain town is one of the most fun adventures there is. Our Colorado-based columnist offers proven tips on how to land lodging that you can afford.
With the recent completion of the Capital to Tahoe Trail, Carson City is looking for two hikers to go from its core all the way to Canada for good money
A resort employee told her to down-load the lift when she was tired. Then lift operations shut down the gondola.
Rescue operations are underway after skiers triggered an avalanche on KT-22 terrain Wednesday morning
The Biggest Little City has earned major clout as a base camp for outdoor activities, and everyone—from vacationers to adventurers looking to put down roots—is taking notice
The pro skier turned psychiatrist lost his four-year battle with cancer over the weekend
From cruising through town to shredding in the mountains, North Lake Tahoe has the trail network and varied terrain that every cyclist is chasing
After decades of skiing and a recent tragedy, the author says it’s time to up our safety game when we’re riding a chair high in the sky
What we can learn about winter safety from drivers behaving badly in California and Nevada
Forty years ago, Belkin founder Chet Pipkin changed the computer industry by making the cables that made machines work together. Now, with the Desolation Hotel in South Lake Tahoe, he wants to change how we vacation in the woods.
New changes to the Palisades Tahoe trail map better reflect the difficulty of the terrain
Our editors know how to get off the grid. Here are the trips they chose to take this year—from Hawaii to Massachusetts—along with their intel and gear recommendations. Give one of these experiences and you can be sure it’s editor-approved.
Hidden spikes on a popular trail, a cancer survivor’s marathon return, and ducks on the run in New York City
With mega wildfires and intensifying hurricanes becoming the new norm this time of year, the last hurrah of the season has become more apocalyptic than carefree
Spun-out Teslas on snowy roads. Cabins bought for cash, sight unseen. A shoveling disaster. Locals bemoan the pandemic-induced migration of Bay Area residents to the mountains. But there are two sides to the Zoom-town story.
From Washington to California, here are nine of our favorite short treks along the famous route
'Clarity' dives into North America's largest alpine lake, highlighting the beauty of, and threats to, its renowned clear water
From trails to post-ride tacos, the decorated Mountain Bike World Cup champ shares her favorite Northern California spots
After a crash, skier Roy Tuscany created the foundation to support other athletes who'd suffered life-changing injuries
From the Canadian Kootenay Rockies to Southwest hot springs, we found the most scenic stretches of road for epic summer adventures
You can set up your own, off-the-cuff version of summer camp in one of these stellar settings
‘Being Sherry McConkey’ profiles its namesake character in her pursuits as the founder of a nonprofit
Just as with mountain biking, it's important to pick the most efficient, safest way through technical terrain
In seasons with little snow, people make fewer trips to the mountains, which has a huge impact on local economies
With peak season in full swing, High Fives Foundation released this safety documentary explaining what can go wrong in the mountains.
The places you'll never be able to afford and the ones so welcoming, you can move in tomorrow
Tahoe is a sprawling place that encompasses ten resorts and chunks of two states, but the scene is centralized within South Lake Tahoe, where dive bars feed casinos that lead to nightclubs that empty back out into the casinos.
A new interactive guide makes it easier to get your post-workout buzz on
Are we trolling here? Of course we are. But that’s not all we’re doing. As anyone who has ever downed a High Life in the shower knows, nude drinking is an excellent way to exercise free will while toasting our birthday-suited ancestors who drank fermented stag blood by moonlight. But…
The best bays, breaks, lakes, and rivers for learning the world’s fastest growing paddle sport
There's at least one major upside to the bursting of the real-estate bubble: The kind of adventure-ready second home you've always dreamed about is suddenly within reach. From mountain retreats to lakefront outposts to slopeside condos, here's your primer on where to invest for the long haul.
Go farther faster, stay out all day, and don't carry a thing (except your credit card) on these five perfect, three-day hiking and biking adventures
Most resorts never develop the cachet of Aspen, and many go bust. According to the National Ski Areas Association, more than 400 hills have shut down across the country in the past 30 years. But though the lifts may be gone, the cleared runs remain—untracked and there for the taking…