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Small Ski Areas or Big Resorts?
The very first year I started boarding (in 2001), a friend convinced me to go to Monarch Mountain in south central Colorado. I had a lesson and managed to catch...
Running: Not so bad after all
I’m a huge fan of fitness. I think eating right and regular intense exercise are the cornerstones of preparing for adventures and life in general. Plus, as a member...
A love for adventure is born…
When I moved to Michigan at 6 years old, my family spent a lot of time in the woods. The man my mother was dating had a little spot of land out in the woods not...
First Monarch trip of 2010
I managed to get up to Monarch Ski Area on Saturday the 2nd for my first snowboarding trip of ’10. It was a solo affair, since Angie is unable to board...
Raggeds Wilderness
Waiting out the rain At Adventure Insider, we really look for adventures that are (to use a cliché) off the beaten path. We don’t want to cover the same trips...
It’s almost time to hit the slopes!
As we draw closer to the Thanksgiving holiday, my thoughts are starting to be taken over by dreams of snow. While my season pass this year will be for Monarch mountain,...
Mountain Hardwear Mesa Convertible Pants
There are dozens of options for convertible pants from nearly every clothing manufacturer. For this test, I tried the Mesa Pants from Mountain Hardwear (MH). I’ve...
Mountain Hardwear Duration S/S T-Shirt
Backpacking in the summer, regardless of where you go, means one thing: sweat. In the past the standard polyester shirts I’ve worn have had a major problem with...
Cruise Moab 2009
Toyota trucks climbing some fins For those interested in off road and 4-wheel driving, the ‘must see’ destination is Moab, UT. Moab is known around the world...
First Annual FJ Summit
First annual FJ summit Wow pretty much sums it up. The First Annual FJ Summit was held in Ouray, CO last July. It all started when several people from a FJ Cruiser...