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Colorado resorts hope to improve on hosting one in five USA ski trips
Last winter, the accumulation of snow allowed some Colorado resorts to stay open as late as July 4. This accumulation over the season amounted to over 200 inches, burying equipment like snow gauges. Colorado hosted roughly one in every five skier visits in the nation last winter, with over 12 million visits. As the economy slowly recovers, resorts across the United States are still offering travelers discounts. Locations like Breckenridge Vacation Resort have deals with up to 50% off resort packages. Combining these offers with some Duty Free goods would make these trips even more affordable (and fun in the chalet). Nationwide,…
New “Beyond the Border” plans will make crossing the border quicker and easier.
The Harper and Obama administrations announced wide ranging plans that aim to make crossing the border quicker and easier. Ever since 9/11 concerns about security have made crossing the border more difficult. Now different government agencies are planning on harmonizing regulations and sharing information so that people and goods can cross the border more quickly and easily. Here is an analysis on the CBC website What the new border deal means for you.
Richmond, Virgina to host 2015 UCI World Championship
USA Cycling was ecstatic today to hear that Richmond, Virginia was selected to host the 2015 UCI Road World Championships. The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), competitive cycling’s international governing body, selected Richmond following a competitive bid process, with the country of Oman ultimately dropping out. It will be the first time the UCI Road World Championships will be held in the U.S. since 1986. Despite the fact that the 2015 UCI Road World Championships are four years away, extensive planning already has begun. In addition to the World Championship events, other events and activities aimed at establishing a long-lasting legacy…
Between Vermont and Alabama on the Appalacian Trail
A question mailed to roadtripusa.com asked which route two retirees should take to travel from Birmingham, Alabama, to a friend’s summer home in northern Vermont. While their trip will occur entirely within the United States, Canadian travelers can learn from what was recommended to them. For lodging, they prefer bed and breakfasts, but settle for motels when convenient. Their culinary preference is to picnic, and their activity of choice is hiking. The route that best suits their needs is the Appalachian Trail. It is one of the longest, continuously marked footpaths in the world, measuring roughly 2,180 miles in length. The Trail goes through…
