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Mountain travel: Stories, tips, guidance for travelers in the mountain regions of the United States and Canada.

Nepalese climbers celebrate the first successful winter ascent of K2 mountain at the summit on Jan. 16, 2021.
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Winter conquest of K2 mountain takes adventure travel to the extreme

February 12, 2021 craigslegz Comments Off on Winter conquest of K2 mountain takes adventure travel to the extreme

The first successful winter ascent on K2 mountain was a tale of triumph and tragedy as 10 climbers reached the summit but 5 others died. […]

Two-mule teams pull the sleighs at Frisco (Colo.) Adventure Park. (Craig Davis/Craigslegztravels.com)
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Colorado snow abundant for skiing, sleigh rides

March 4, 2020 craigslegz Comments Off on Colorado snow abundant for skiing, sleigh rides

Snow has been abundant in Colorado in 2020, good news if you’re planning to ski or take a sleigh ride. […]

Bow Lake is one of the most picturesque stops on the Icefields Parkway. (Craig Davis/craigslegztravels.com)
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Icefields Parkway: World-class sightseeing in Canadian Rockies

October 23, 2019 craigslegz Comments Off on Icefields Parkway: World-class sightseeing in Canadian Rockies

The Icefields Parkway is a sightseers’ delight in the Canadian Rockies, offering a smorgasbord of lakes, waterfalls, wildlife and mountain views. […]

The Columbia Icefield Adventure to the Athabasca Glacier is a prime attraction in the Canadian Rockies. (Craig Davis/craigslegztravels.com)
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Columbia Icefield glacier adventure a chilling, fun side trip

October 10, 2019 craigslegz Comments Off on Columbia Icefield glacier adventure a chilling, fun side trip

Columbia Icefield Adventure provides memorable visit to Athabasca Glacier and enlightening look at effects of climate change. […]

A family of bighorn sheep on the road overlooking picturesque Lake Minnewanka near Banff. (Craig Davis/craigslegztravels.com)
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Canadian Rockies: Banff is just the beginning

October 6, 2019 craigslegz Comments Off on Canadian Rockies: Banff is just the beginning

This is the first in a three-part series about summer travel in the Canadian Rockies By Craig Davis, Craigslegztravels.com When anyone is planning a trip to the Canadian Rockies, they usually say they’re going to […]

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Travel offseason to dodge crowds at national parks, hotspots

May 28, 2018 craigslegz Comments Off on Travel offseason to dodge crowds at national parks, hotspots

Traveling before Memorial Day and after Labor Day is a way to avoid peak crowds, summer heat at national parks and popular destinations. That was reinforced while visiting Utah’s biggest attractions. […]

Wally Rutherford at the scenic top of Sundance Mountains ski resort in Utah.
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Robert Redford’s Sundance Resort refreshing Utah ski alternative

January 31, 2018 craigslegz Comments Off on Robert Redford’s Sundance Resort refreshing Utah ski alternative

Robert Redford’s Sundance Mountain Ski Resort is a refreshing alternative to the glitzy Utah ski resorts, and it’s cheaper to ski, too. […]

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Colorado ski tour: Panorama of powder at five resorts in eight days

February 2, 2016 craigslegz Comments Off on Colorado ski tour: Panorama of powder at five resorts in eight days

A whirlwind Colorado ski tour of five major resorts in eight on a 400-mile loop provided premier skiing and quirky side trips. […]

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Return to Aspen: Lost in the woods at Snowmass a real blast

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Surprising discovery in the woods at Snowmass Ski Area, but the Hunter S. Thompson shrine remains elusive after an exhaustive search. […]

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Tyrolean Lodge an Aspen treasure for value, ambiance

February 11, 2015 craigslegz Comments Off on Tyrolean Lodge an Aspen treasure for value, ambiance

In a high-end ski town like Aspen, where pricy is the norm, the Tyrolean Lodge is the exception in a number of pleasing ways. […]

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Chasing Hunter’s ghost on Aspen powder and through the woods

January 23, 2015 craigslegz Comments Off on Chasing Hunter’s ghost on Aspen powder and through the woods

The spirit of Hunter Thompson is alive in Aspen ski culture, but a shrine to the gonzo journalist is elusive in the pines at Snowmass Resort. […]

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Pikes Peak: Perilous journey up America’s Mountain

January 15, 2015 craigslegz Comments Off on Pikes Peak: Perilous journey up America’s Mountain

A drive up Colorado’s Pikes Peak is an adventure, whether you are a tourist or a competitor in the annual International Hill Climb, America’s second-oldest auto race. […]

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Travel is about discovery, and I learn most about a place when I explore it on foot. Craigslegz Travels is about favorite places and people, and advice to aid fellow travelers. My emphasis is on venturing off well-worn paths. - Craig Davis

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Travel is about discovery, and I learn most about a place when I explore it on foot. Craigslegz Travels is about favorite places and people, and advice to aid fellow travelers. My emphasis is on venturing off well-worn paths. - Craig Davis
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