Archive for the ‘Shane’ Category

Small Ski Areas or Big Resorts?

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...

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Running: Not so bad after all

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...

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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...

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First Monarch trip of 2010

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...

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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,...

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