How the outdoor industry is stepping up to the Covid-19 crisis.
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look...
Read Moreby Wendy Clinch | Apr 6, 2020 | Worthy Causes | 0 |
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look...
Read Moreby Wendy Clinch | Mar 3, 2020 | Resorts | 0 |
Have you ever wished you owned your own private ski area? Seriously, who hasn’t. But unless...
Read Moreby Wendy Clinch | Jun 6, 2017 | Women | 0 |
I’ve never understood people who make grand pronouncements about how moms are supposed to behave. As far as I’m concerned, moms should be able to do anything they like. If they enjoyed doing stuff outdoors before they had kids, they should be able to enjoy the same things even after they’re moms.
Read Moreby Wendy Clinch | Dec 27, 2016 | Worthy Causes | 7 |
Christmas has come and gone, along with the all-out consumer binge-fest we’ve been in for the past few months. It’s kind of hard to avoid. The commercials have been running since Halloween, the stores have been offering deals you simply can’t pass up, and money goes faster than Santa sliding down a chimney. And while giving to those we love is very, very nice, it’s also worth noting that there are lots of others out there who could use some help. With this in mind, I’ve put together a list of ski-related charities that are definitely worth supporting. So before you put your wallet away, take a moment to review the following. I hope you’ll consider making a contribution.
Read Moreby Wendy Clinch | Nov 15, 2016 | Interviews, Resorts | 3 |
Whenever you drive around ski country, no matter what the state, you can’t help but encounter a defunct ski area or two. This is no surprise. Since the 1980’s, roughly 33% of ski areas in the US have gone out of business, and few have any hope of ever coming back. Sad, I know. Many of these were smaller, more affordable places that were great for families and beginners. They also provided something larger resorts generally lack: a measure of character and community involvement that goes to the heart of what skiing is all about.
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