My first trip to the Alpstein, in northeast Switzerland, was a mixed bag. The Alpstein is a compact range of limestone peaks, very different from the heavily glaciated massifs in…
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Rays of light cut down through the water around the raft like laser beams; the already brilliant emerald-colored water glowing even more spectacularly with the added light. A large trout…
Closest city to the trailhead: Salem, Ore. Average Distance of hike: 7.2 miles Why do you recommend it? Seeing a single waterfall on a hike is memorable. At Silver Falls…
Inside the Frontier Ice Arena, about 40 men and women in sweatshirts and gloves are taking part in what many believe is the world’s oldest team sport: curling. At its…
Closest city to the trailhead: Carson, Wash. Average Distance of hike: 15 miles Why do you recommend it? This area is remote, a bit of a trek to get to…
The older I get, the better I was,” seemed to be the mantra for a mini U.S. Freestyle Ski Team reunion. What better place for a get together with my…