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Weary of Seattle, one longtime ski bum heard the high peaks calling her back—but felt paralyzed by decision. So she made a spreadsheet and took a road trip, visiting friends across the United States to look for a new home that fit the bill.
A moment of praise for everyone’s favorite way to exchange gear
This little burg hits the sweet spot where high adventure meets a low cost of living
A Sugarbush ski and bike patroller shares his blueprint for living well in Vermont's Mad River Valley
Should a reader feel guilty about booking a short-term rental in a town beset by the housing crisis? Outside’s ethics columnist weighs in.
Why do we keep skiing, despite the crowds, the cost, and the unpredictable conditions? Spend an entire day on a chairlift and you’ll find out.
I used to be the life of the party, but now I’m having trouble meeting people
Buy your own slice of paradise at these surprisingly affordable locations—and drool over the listings far out of reach
Aspen, Colorado, is using Tenants for Turns to chip away at the housing problem that’s crushing desirable recreation towns around the country
Oh, to have disposable income
For many of us, a visit to these communities is an idyllic escape, but racism exists there, too, and it’s important that we continue to address it
We’re for an official mandate: make this the season of long weekends. To help you out, we found the most fun new summer adventures.
This cliff-hugging stretch of U.S Highway 550 is dotted with scenic mountain towns filled with hiking trails, brewpubs, and hot springs
Buying a house just so you can rent it out on Airbnb is lame. And predatory.
From affordability to crowd control, we considered a variety of factors to determine the best ski towns to visit or live in
You can blame the usual suspects: the crazy cost of mountain-town housing, the corporatization of the ski industry, the Man. Or dare to believe that our hero lives on.
From Lake Placid to Cordova and some select places in between, here’s our (highly subjective) list of the nation’s best mountain towns. Before telling us where we went wrong, please take a moment to acknowledge the courage and gall it takes to attempt such an impossible feat.
Cerra is giving back to Whitefish, Montana, through the Last Best Ride, an event that encourages community members to participate, no matter their skill level
The climate crisis has affected every corner of the country, including many of the places we once fantasized about moving to for a better quality of life
Ski-town restaurants are in dire need of workers, but ongoing housing crises are making it impossible for staff to live where they work