April 13th, 2022 Edition
Spring is here and we’re in full-on adventure mode! This letter is loaded with #adventureinspo and sweet deals from our shop.
First off, forget waking up at dawn to save your spot or navigating through crowds on Main Street. Our list of the 10 best beach towns is loaded with the best places to explore in the U.S. These coastal destinations are all about empty stretches of sand, activities for everyone, and ocean-view rooms that don’t break the bank.
If your adventure is taking you south of the border, why follow the masses when you can explore the wild and lesser-known corners of Mexico? We rounded up 18 ways to do just that—and to support local economies while you’re at it.
And though our adventure mode is set to spring, we still have an eye on winter. Now’s the time to score the best pricing on a 2022-’23 Ikon Pass. With three new resorts, spring access at 10 destinations, and more Session Pass options, your winter adventure calendar will fill up in no time.
The 10 Best Beach Towns in the U.S., Ranked
Forget waking up at dawn to save your spot or navigating through crowds on Main Street. These coastal destinations are all about empty stretches of sand, activities for everyone, and ocean-view rooms that don’t break the bank.
Buff Coolnet UV+ Multifunctional Headwear
For years, the Buff has been an indispensable piece of shape-changing headwear: Morph it into a balaclava, cap, neck gaiter, hair tie, ninja mask—the options are virtually endless. With HeiQ cooling tech and UPF 50+ sun protection, this version is purpose-built to shade you from the glaring sun on the water or trail, and four-way stretch ensures you’ll always have a perfect fit, however you wear it.
Wildsam Road Trip Guides
This ain’t your musty old guidebook. Wildsam collects detailed intel on iconic landscapes and combines them with intimate personal stories that make trip planning feel like a longtime local is letting you in on all their best-kept secrets. Historical anecdotes, hand-drawn maps, and vivid prose make each entry an adventure unto itself before you even head out on your journey.
Beer Hiking Colorado
When it comes to beer and trails, few states do it better than Colorado. This book pairs the Rocky Mountain state’s exceptional craft breweries with its epic landscapes, offering detailed route descriptions and even flavor profiles to seamlessly guide you from mountain vista to your sudsy reward after. From urban walks to airy scrambles and hoppy IPAs to crisp lagers, Beer Hiking Colorado offers a trek and a cold one to match any mood or occasion.
This is the Mexico for Adventurers
When travel resumed in early 2021, Americans in droves headed south of the border, with most opting for popular tourist meccas. But why follow the masses when you can explore wild corners of the country few others visit? We rounded up 18 ways to do just that—and to support local economies while you’re at it.
Everything You Need to Know About the 2022-’23 Ikon Pass
Next season's pass features three new resorts, spring access at 10 destinations, and more Session Pass options, and it goes on sale March 10.