For this Trip of the Month, we decided to do something different: plan ahead. Spring is the best time to book a flight to the Southern Hemisphere so you can make turns between June and October. Our friends down south are tuning their boards, dialing in their bindings, and waiting for the winter storms that will inevitably slam their major mountain ranges. We’re here to hook you up with a mini-travel guide, so grab your skis or your board, and head way south for an unconventional summer vacation. Read More …
Gear Articles tagged ‘travel’
Trip of the Month: South America Skiing
By: staff | May 19th, 2010Budget Travel: Backpacking on the Hostel Route
By: Jeb Admire | April 20th, 2010
Fushimi Inari-taisha, Kyoto, Japan
Summer is right around the corner, which means the hostel circuit will soon be teeming with world travelers searching for new experiences, friendships, and exotic ways to seduce the senses. We’ve come up with some tips for packing and strategic traveling that will benefit you once you’re on the road. Read More …
Trip of the Month: US Virgin Islands – St. John
By: Justin Mool | March 23rd, 2010
Gray skies, sub-zero temps, and a down jacket that hasn’t seen any closet time—man, winter can be a drag. Especially if you live in Vermont and all these epic winter storms keep hitting NYC. Screw that. It’s time escape the mid-winter doldrums and replenish your Vitamin-D in the Caribbean.
St. John in the US Virgin Islands provides just the cure for escaping the freezer. This tiny island on the northern edge of the Caribbean boasts pristine beaches, great snorkeling, and countless miles of trails. And if you’re a US citizen, you don’t even need a passport to get there. Read More …
