Expect full-capacity chairlifts and indoor dining to return to ski resorts this season. But some COVID-era policies, like buying lift tickets online, will remain. Published on Outside Online.
If you get lost or hurt in the backcountry, a group of volunteers are likely the ones coming to help you. These everyday heroes don’t charge for rescues and they don’t make a dime. But nonprofit search-and-rescue organizations can’t run on thank you note alone.
With near-record burying Lake Tahoe already, opening days at the region’s 10 major resorts are coming soon. Here is everything you need to know to take advantage of what is shaping up to be an incredible season. Published in the San Francisco Chronicle.
We’ve got your next car-based ski vacation dialed, complete with worthy detours and the best powder stashes. Published in the Outside Winter Buyer’s Guide.
Surfing in Baja. Summit-to-sea skiing in Alaska. Hiking in Death Valley. There’s no shortage of epic adventures to be had in winter. We’ve rounded up our favorite trips to make sure you get your fill of thrills. Published on Outside Online.
Climate change is wreaking havoc on the timing and quality of fall foliage, but scientists have a few tips on how to catch the season’s best colors. Published on Outside Online.
The stunning, adventure-filled Highway 395 parallels the eastern Sierra Nevada and has ample stops for hot springs, hikes, and backcountry skiing. Published on Outside Online.
You can’t beat the desert vibes at these stunning vacation homes, all minutes from California’s most laid-back national park. Published on Outside Online.
The yoga superstar dishes on her hometown’s best vegetarian breakfast tacos, dog-walking trails, and donation-based yoga for all. Published on Outside Online.
The movement for resorts, climbing routes, and other well-known destinations to get rid of offensive monikers is a step in the right direction, but there’s still more work to be done. Published on Outside Online.
Moab isn’t the only place to go. Explorer and professional skier Kalen Thorien shares her intel on how to find adventures off the beaten path. Published on Outside Online.