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  • How To Prevent The Most Common Snowboard Injuries

    A new season is time for celebration. Chances are it's been a few months since you've donned those boarding boots or bombed down a mountain on some...

    By Diana Gerstacker December 3rd, 2014 Read More
  • 7 Reasons To Love Early-Season Skiing And Snowboarding

    Whether falling from the sky or flying out of snow making machines, the white powdery stuff is beginning to pile up on mountains across the country and...

    By Diana Gerstacker December 2nd, 2014 Read More
  • The Best Mountains For Snowboarding

    Just three short decades ago the sport of snowboarding was in its infancy. Skiers ruled the slopes and boarders simply weren't allowed at the resorts. Obscure and...

    By Diana Gerstacker December 1st, 2014 Read More
  • The 50 Best Ski Resorts In North America

    Last year when announcing the top 50 resorts we began by stating the obvious: there are a lot of great ski resorts out there. While that hasn't...

    By The Active Times Staff November 26th, 2014 Read More
  • Just Like A Dream: Surreal Places You Won't Believe Actually Exist

    Our imaginations take us to grand and colorful places that we can not conceive as a reality. But what if those colors actually existed right here on...

    By Catarina Cowden November 24th, 2014 Read More
  • How To Prevent The Most Common Ski Injuries

    A new ski season is always time for celebration. Chances are it's been a few months since you've donned those rigid boots or bombed down a mountain...

    By Diana Gerstacker November 21st, 2014 Read More
  • Snowshoeing, Skiing Glades And 7 Other Things You Need To Try This Winter

    The seasonal bucket list—a wonderful tradition where we write out our hopes and intentions for the coming months and then try our best to cross at least...

    By Diana Gerstacker November 20th, 2014 Read More
  • Mammoth Lakes: Small Town Vibe, Big Time Adventure

    When you sleep in the shadow of an 11,053 ft. summit, you know you live by a mountain. When the day's activities for eight months of the...

    By Katie Jackson November 20th, 2014 Read More
  • Killer Climbs: The Deadliest Mountains In The World

    In the past months, unfortunate news seemingly continues to stream in about missing hikers and eventual pronounced deaths. Mountains are massive, and atop sit gorgeous peaks that...

    By Catarina Cowden November 20th, 2014 Read More
  • What Your Favorite Ski Brand Says About You

    Salomon [embedImage=https://www.theactivetimes.com/sites/default/files/u200003/1_solomon_skibrand_em.jpg] Salomon skiers live for pushing the envelope. You're out on the mountain for one reason and one reason only—because you're addicted to the...

    By Diana Gerstacker November 19th, 2014 Read More
  • Best Winter Gloves Of 2014

    When the snow sets in and the temperatures really start to plummet, your extremities are the very first to feel the pain. Cold fingers, toes and ears...

    By Diana Gerstacker November 18th, 2014 Read More
  • How To Choose The Right Snowboard For You

    For most of us winter is right around the corner and a lucky few have already begun shredding. The beginning of a new season means checking over...

    By Diana Gerstacker November 18th, 2014 Read More
  • Types Of Snowboards: Explained

    The wonderful world of snowboarding (and all the gear involved) can get confusing, especially if you're new to the sport. Don't let the terminology discourage you, any...

    By Diana Gerstacker November 18th, 2014 Read More
  • Cool Climbs: The Best Ice Climbing Spots Around The World

    Wintertime can bring some harsh, unbearable weather. But, when the weather comes, some incredible things come along with it. Snow sits atop trees and mountains, glistening as...

    By Catarina Cowden November 17th, 2014 Read More
  • Cruise Ship Adventures You Never Knew Existed

    Cruises have a bad reputation among avid travelers. It's believed that cruises are for people who don't want to plan trips—those who would rather sit by the...

    By Diana Gerstacker November 17th, 2014 Read More
  • Feature Friday: All About That Bling

    Every Friday we chat with one of our blog content network contributors to find out what most inspires them to be fit and find adventure every day.This...

    By The Active Times Staff November 14th, 2014 Read More
  • The Definitive Guide To Finding The Cheapest Lift Ticket

    If you're anxiously waiting for your personal ski season to begin, you're not alone. Even though more than a dozen mountains are open around the North America,...

    By Diana Gerstacker November 10th, 2014 Read More
  • 7 Ways To Protect Skis And Snowboards From Theft

    There aren't too many things that can ruin an otherwise awesome powder day like walking out of the lodge to discover your gear has been stolen. We...

    By Diana Gerstacker November 8th, 2014 Read More
  • 10 Cold Weather Camping Hacks To Get You Through Winter

    Camping during the wintertime is not for the faint of heart. It can turn out to be a miserable adventure if ill prepared. Temperatures are low, and...

    By Catarina Cowden November 7th, 2014 Read More
  • The Most Beautiful Remote Destinations Worth The Trek

    It's a small world and it seems to be shrinking all the time.  We're now well into 2014 and there isn't much left on earth that...

    By Diana Gerstacker November 7th, 2014 Read More
  • 5 Things You Should Know Before You Start Snowshoeing

    Snow has started to fall in some of the colder spots of the U.S. And snow sport season is upon us. For the outdoor folks who still...

    By Catarina Cowden November 7th, 2014 Read More
  • Feature Friday: Run, Love And Live

    Every Friday we chat with one of our blog content network contributors to find out what most inspires them to be fit and find adventure every day.This...

    By The Active Times Staff November 7th, 2014 Read More
  • Watch What Happens When Someone Sneezes On An Airplane (Germaphobes Beware!)

    As if air travel over the busy holiday periods could possibly get any worse, there is now a simulation showing exactly what happens when someone sneezes on...

    By Diana Gerstacker November 6th, 2014 Read More
  • Could This Tiny Device Prevent A Thief From Taking Your Skis Or Snowboard?

    One unfortunate truth about outdoor recreation is that it's not always easy on your wallet. Whether you're buying a bike, kayak, skis or a snowboard, these essential...

    By Cathrine Adamo November 5th, 2014 Read More
  • 7 Reasons To Love Winter Kayaking

    #1 Cold weather means no crowds. Many experienced paddlers store their gear through the winter and beginner paddlers can't safely paddle in the winter without knowing how...

    By Diana Gerstacker November 5th, 2014 Read More
  • How To Choose The Right Skis For You

    For most of us ski season is right around the corner and for a lucky few, it's already started. The beginning of a new season means checking...

    By Diana Gerstacker November 4th, 2014 Read More
  • Stunning Winter Hikes

    Winter hiking is not an incredibly popular activity. It is usually taken over by snowshoers and cross country skiers. But some people just want to get outside...

    By Catarina Cowden November 4th, 2014 Read More
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