Walking Mountains Science Center Girls In Science Bike Project
On a few different occasions this winter Nadine Davis and I were asked to help Walking Mountains Science Center aid three different groups of girls in the “Girls in Science” program in Edwards, Red Sandstone & June Creek Elementary Schools. The project, part of their Simple Mechanics unit, involved taking apart a bike and putting […]
Top Ten Reasons to Get Your Ski Rentals From Venture Sports
Looking for the best ski rental in Vail, Venture Sports loves working with skiers and helping them have the vacation of their dreams here in the world-class ski area of Vail. Store owner Mike Brumbaugh is hands on in every aspect of the shop and his staff is hand-picked to assure that every member of […]
How To Celebrate Valentines Day in Vail CO
There are not many things more romantic in this world than Valentines day in the mountain, and not many more places more ideal than Vail, Co to create special memories with the love of your life. The majesty and grand scale of the mountains, the elegance of the white snow covering everything, the warmth […]
Celebrate Mardi Gras Ski Style at Carni Vail!
Starting this Saturday February 6th Avon and Vail indulge in one of the most festive events of the ski season, CarniVail! Come enjoy Mardi Gras Colorado style, this means on and off slopes fun and festivities for 4 fun filled days culminating in the biggest Fat Tuesday party this side of the Mississippi! There […]
The North Face Park & Pipe Open Series Is Your Chance To Win!
Have you been hitting your home pipe and park hard this season? Feel like you have a line dialed that could win big? Then you are just the person that the PPOS wants to see a video from. PPOS is The North Face Park + Pipe Open Series. So what exactly is the PPOS, […]
Wax While You Worship, Relationship Building While Biking and Skiing in Vail
My wife and I moved to the Vail Valley 10 years ago from Ft. Worth, TX. I had been working with High School Students at a church for a few years and came out here that August to Officiate a wedding on top of Vail Mountain. I went home with a job offer and we […]
WHO SKIS RENTAL SKIS???
OK, full disclosure right at the start. I own a ski shop and have been accused in the past (understandably so) of being a ski snob. If I have to choose between skiing on un-tuned skis or not skiing at all, I will choose not to ski. I’m also, shall we say, a bit “particular” […]
2015-2016 Ski Season Off To A Stellar Start!
The 2015/16 ski season had a stellar beginning at wolf creek ski area. The 13th annual retreat to south fork Colorado kicked off the year. The day started with a champagne toast in the parking lot. Wolf creek had 100% open and it was covered with some of the best November powder I’ve ever experienced. […]
The First Thing I Did Was Get a Bike Fit
It is November 3, 2015 and I am still riding my bike. It helps that we have had an amazing weather with lots of blue sky days! In past years, I have always been ready to hang up the bike for winter clothes and activities. I usually am eager for the first snow and ready […]
Incredible Summer Riding with the Vail Valley Vixens
I t is October 19, 2015 and I am still riding my bike. It helps that we have had an amazing weather with lots of blue sky days! In past years, I have always been ready to hang up the bike for winter clothes and activities. I usually am eager for the first snow […]