Wednesday, 28 September 2011 21:56

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry at Oktoberfest


Traditional German festival brings polka, beer, and schnitzel to the mountains this fall.

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Friday, 30 September 2011 19:45

Sneak Peek: Yeti SB-95

Mountain test drives the new 29er Super Bike from Yeti Cycles.

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Friday, 28 October 2011 15:58

The Dirt On Cyclocross

Pro mountain biker Georgia Gould talks cyclocross—what it is and why cyclists are flocking to the muddy sport.

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Tuesday, 28 February 2012 09:53

Storm Report: Steamboat Springs, CO

Champagne powder falls in record amounts.

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Monday, 27 February 2012 06:49

Quick Tip: Cold Weather Skinning

Tips for skinning when the mercury drops from ski mountaineer Pete Swenson.

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Friday, 17 February 2012 02:01

Will Work for Spirits

Artisan distillers in mountain towns reward volunteers who bottle their product.

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Wednesday, 01 February 2012 05:00

Quick Tip: How to Dress for Skinning

Ski mountaineer Pete Swenson on how to dress when skinning into the backcountry.

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Friday, 10 February 2012 08:16

Racing Mountain Bikes on Snow

Reporting from the Leadville Winter Mountain Bike race series.

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Swami won't take offense if you mount tele/touring skis with AT bindings, but the easy flex makes tele-turning most joyful.
Time for Swami to trade in his String Cheese Incident rucksack and acquire a modern pack with adjustable straps, back vents, and such.
When seeking frontside skis, look for damp skis with ungodly edge penetration.
For all-mountain skis you seeketh a balance of powder flotation and hard-snow guts.
Big Mountain ski buyers: Meditate on tip rocker if you crave the pow. Ex racers go traditional.
Using AT boots? Swami sees 90 to 100 millimeter crossover skis in your future Facebook postings.
Swami sayeth: Choose a mountain bike with a blend of climbing and descending performance for the exigencies of the mountain trail near you.
What's with all the skiers passing us in the powder, you snowboarders ask? Rocker lets you float without effort. It's pay-to-play Zen.