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Off Season: Snowmass’s Extreme Side: The Hanging Valley Wall
Well, I can cross another one off the bucket list! Finally, on the last day of skiing at Snowmass for us this season, we hiked up to and skied down the Hanging Valley Wall. The Hanging Valley Wall section of Snowmass is a gated hike-to area accessible via the High Alpine Lift. It is considered …
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Ski Trips: A Great Way to Plan a Bike Vacation!
While waiting for the bike trails in Grand Junction to dry out, we took off on a ski trip. Because we were skiing in several of our favorite bike destinations, this trip gave us a great chance to start planning future bike trips. Normally when we bike in Crested Butte in late July, we camp. …
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How to Stay Cycling Sharp Through the Winter
While it may not seem like it now for many of you, spring is definitely out there, not that far off… waiting to smack you in the face. Ahh, the warmth, the sun, the flowers… and that day when the trails are finally dry, you saddle up, and realize within a quarter mile of the …
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5 Reasons to Take a Break from Mountain Biking During the Winter
I know, I know. Those are fightin’ words: take a break from mountain biking? Who would? Why would you? Blasphemy! Except… maybe it’s not. Here are my top 5 reasons for taking a break from biking during the winter. 1. There’s snow! Snow! Snow means skiing and snowboarding. Crosscountry, downhill, snowboarding, backcountry, split boarding… pick …
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Off Season: Ski Season is Here!
In our household there are two seasons: bike season and ski season. Rarely do they overlap. Once ski season begins, the bikes take a long winter nap. Bike shorts get stored away and ski pants and socks come out. The back of the car is no longer filled with bike helmets and scattered pairs of …
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