My Favorite Ski Safety Features on the Slopes App

My Favorite Ski Safety Features on the Slopes App

As someone who often skis by herself, safety is always a top concern of mine. I’m grateful that the Slopes App has been a helpful tool while I explore as many ski stations and resorts as I possibly can, and work toward improving my technique. Continue reading to learn more about Slopes Apps safety features I love, use, and access every time I go skiing.

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More Than a Candle: Why I Choose Diptyque Scents for My Travels

More Than a Candle: Why I Choose Diptyque Scents for My Travels

A few years ago when I really began traveling more slowly and for longer periods of time, I started a tradition with myself to choose a scent for each destination where I would make my home for at least a month. Scent association has always been a powerful way to draw connections to my surroundings and my memories, and assigning a candle to my travels is a way for me to revisit those places that have shaped who I am today.

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Smartwool Intraknit Merino Base Layers for Skiing: My Review After 3+ Years

Smartwool Intraknit Merino Base Layers for Skiing: My Review After 3+ Years

Over the last three years, I’ve been alternating between two sets of the same Smartwool Intraknit Merino Base Layers while spending a considerable amount of time in the mountains and skiing at least 30 days a season. Discover what I love most about the material and fit of my favorite Smartwool base layers, and how I’ve washed and cared for them to stay in great condition.

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Forget Everything You've Heard About How to Increase Your Chances of Seeing the Northern Lights: Here are My Tips

Forget Everything You've Heard About How to Increase Your Chances of Seeing the Northern Lights: Here are My Tips

During my recent seven-night trip to Levi Finland in March 2024, I was able to view the Northern Lights on five of the nights, simply from vantage points that were easily walkable from my hotel near the main town. It wasn’t until after my trip to Lapland that I came across many articles listing tips for increasing your chances of seeing the aurora, and having had experienced it myself, I felt many of these other articles were downright wrong and not helpful. Because I happened to be immensely lucky (luck has almost everything to do with it), I’ve created a list of my tips for how to be best prepared to view the aurora when the opportunity arises.

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Essentials for Doing Laundry While Traveling

Essentials for Doing Laundry While Traveling

Traveling with a few essentials for doing laundry on your trip can help you maintain freshness and be better prepared for accidental food-spills or other unexpected surprises that can happen. Read on to discover my list of must-have accessories and essentials for doing laundry while I travel. Each item mentioned here is under $15, and is also compact and easy to travel with to any and all destinations.

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Halfdays Skiwear Review: The Aston Jacket and Alessandra Pant

Halfdays Skiwear Review: The Aston Jacket and Alessandra Pant

A review of my experience testing the Halfdays Aston Jacket and Alessandra Pants on a recent ski trip to Finland. I describe my favorite features and what I love about each piece, and share the Halfdays purchase that I was not entirely impressed by. Read on for more tips, details, and where to shop for Halfdays skiwear.

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The Best Websites to Find Stylish Skiwear On Sale

The Best Websites to Find Stylish Skiwear On Sale

Skiing can be expensive— costs can certainly add up when you take accommodations, transportation, equipment, lift tickets, and lessons all into consideration, but there are clever ways to save money without sacrificing style or quality. Luckily for skiers that love high-quality, stylish apparel, it’s possible to save considerably on skiwear by shopping end-of-season sales or resale sites. Discover my list of favorite platforms and websites to search when shopping for skiwear on sale.

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Ski Road Trip Essentials to Keep in Your Car

Ski Road Trip Essentials to Keep in Your Car

I’ve driven to and explored discover dozens of ski stations across the US, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and Austria, and have compiled a list of the essential gadgets and tools I keep in my car to keep my ski road trips safer and more convenient. Read on to discover my list of must-haves of your next ski road trip.

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