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With less than 100 days until winter, Ikon Pass holders will experience an array of new and improved infrastructure and services to enhance their on-site experience this season, including 17 new lifts, three gondolas, terrain expansions, lodges and amenities, upgraded snowmaking, and more across the Ikon Pass community.

Prices for the 25/26 Ikon Pass are going up soon, the last chance to save is October 9, 2025.

Expanded Terrain, New Lifts, Gondolas, and Amenities Coming to Ikon Pass Destinations | UNDER BLUE Magazine With less than 100 days until winter, Ikon Pass holders will experience an array of new and improved infrastructure and services to enhance their on-site....

The Leadville 100 is live on YouTube. Recap will be available later today.

Watch Live: 2025 Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race August can mean only one thing, The 2025 Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race is here and we’ve reached the pinnacle of the endurance off-road calendar.

Lake Tahoe welcomed more than 900 athletes to Tahoe’s Northstar Resort this weekend for the 15th annual Life Time Tahoe Trail MTB and Trail Run. This year marked a historic milestone with the introduction of trail run events, expanding the event’s legacy beyond mountain biking. https://bit.ly/3H5Oguk

More Than 900 Athletes Cross Finish Line at Life Time Tahoe Trail MTB & Trail Run Lake Tahoe welcomed more than 900 athletes to Tahoe’s Northstar Resort this weekend for the 15th annual Life Time Tahoe Trail MTB and Trail Run.

Heritage is hot. Now Mercedes-Benz is playing the heritage game, with a vehicle that captures the rugged, all-accomplishing style of the original G-Class. With today’s luxury-first ride, that’s quite an impressive feat. Meet the Mercedes-Benz G550 Stronger Than The 1980s Edition.

While the inaugural G-Class available to the buying public first hit the streets in 1979, it was in the decade to follow that the boxy SUV would go on to widespread appreciation as everyone from Middle Eastern sheiks to European farmers to the Pope himself scooped them up. Now, 35 years after the decade wrapped, the automaker is paying homage. https://bit.ly/4cRKhgu

National Bourbon Week tickets on sale for more than a dozen unique experiences and promises to be a great time. With unparalleled access and unique experiences, National Bourbon Week™ announced the full event schedule for the second annual weeklong celebration of America’s native spirit, to be held in the Bourbon Capital of the World™ June 9-15, 2025.

This year’s schedule includes a wide range of events for every bourbon lover, with culinary offerings, cocktails, classes, tastings and more. Distilleries including Log Still Distillery, Bardstown Bourbon Company, Heaven Hill Distillery, James B. Beam Distilling Co., Preservation Distillery, Old SteelHouse Distillery, Lux Row Distillers, Maker’s Mark Distillery, and Barton 1792 Distillery are all planning special events for the week, with the full schedule and ticketing information on the National Bourbon Week™ website. https://bit.ly/3RD3mcC

The recent news of REI canceling its adventure trips has left many travelers heartbroken and scrambling to replace their dream vacations. Explorer Chick Adventure Co. feels for you— finding out that a long-anticipated trip has been called off is disappointing, to say the least. But here’s the good news: your next adventure doesn’t have to end here!

Explorer Chick Offers 11 Trips to Replace Your Canceled REI Adventure The recent news of REI canceling its adventure trips has left many travelers heartbroken and scrambling to replace their dream vacations.

Go epic this summer! The Aquarius Trail Hut System offers a backcountry mountain biking experience like no other in the region. A system of five huts furnished with beds, a bathroom, and a fully stocked kitchen has been strategically placed along a 190-mile route through some of Utah’s most scenic backcountry – spanning from the peak of Brian Head at 11,307’ to the beautiful town of Escalante at 5,820’. This section of Utah is called “Color Country” and includes many well-known attractions such as Powell Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, Brian Head Ski Resort, Red Canyon, Aquarius Plateau, Dixie National Forest, the Hogback, Escalante National Monument and much more. Self-guided tours are available July-October and start at $1,049 per person for 6-days/5-nights. https://bit.ly/3WW1jmK

Ride The 190-Mile Aquarius Trail Hut System in Southern Utah The  Aquarius Trail Hut System offers a backcountry mountain biking experience like no other in the region. A system of five huts furnished with

After over 40 years, REI confirmed it has ended its Experiences business to refocus on retail instead of classes and guided trips. The outdoor retailer REI announced this week it was exiting its “Experiences” business, ending all adventure travel trips, day tours, and classes. As a result, it looks like hundreds of full-time employees and part-time guides will have their jobs eliminated, effective this week. https://bit.ly/3Ej282N

After 40 Years, REI Ends Adventure Travel & Day Tours Business After over 40 years, REI confirmed it has ended its Experiences business to refocus on retail instead of classes and guided trips. The outdoor retailer

The Hothead Skyliner for the Jeep Wrangler is a simple yet effective design that mounts to the underneath side of the retractable Jeep top. The liner consists of 3 layers – a high quality marine fabric for the outer layer, radiant barrier foil as the middle layer and a soft, headliner fabric for the inner layer. The liner is designed to significantly reduce heat & cold from passing through your soft top, keeping the interior of your Jeep Wrangler much more comfortable. The liner will also reduce the noise level by absorbing the sound bouncing around and blocking wind noise from your soft top. The liner is held in place with 6 Velcro strips that adhere to the cross bars and the front and rear bulkhead. The units are mode in the U.S.A. https://bit.ly/40bYEaS

A message from Patagonia on over consumption and why they don't do Black Friday promotions and sales. Everything companies make has an impact on the planet and as people most of us can do with less. Explore how Patagonia is reducing their emissions and use of harmful materials, caring for our workers and building better ways to keep your gear in play. Buy better gear, recycle or resell it, get it repaired, and enjoy! https://bit.ly/3ZuOO3A | https://bit.ly/3ZuJ2yX

Patagonia's Black Friday Stance A message from Patagonia on over consumption and why they don't do Black Friday promotions and sales. Everything companies make has an impact on the

Whether visiting for the skiing, the lights, or the apres-ski fun, Boyne Mountain’s winter lineup promises unforgettable entertainment from dawn till dusk. For the 2024-2025 winter ski season, a range of upgrades and new experiences have been added to elevate the guest experience. From increased snowmaking power ensuring optimal conditions, to the much-anticipated return of “Lights in the Sky” on SkyBridge Michigan, there’s plenty to get excited about. https://bit.ly/4fAxUWe

From Powder to Parties, Boyne Mountain’s Winter Lineup Has it All Whether visiting for the skiing, the lights, or the apres-ski fun, Boyne Mountain’s winter lineup promises unforgettable entertainment from dawn till

The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection has returned for the fall 2024 season, representing some of the finest whiskeys produced by America’s Oldest Continuously Operating Distillery. Oh, and good luck finding it. This year’s portfolio includes all five Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC) staples: Eagle Rare17-Year-Old Bourbon, George T. Stagg Bourbon, Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey, Sazerac 18-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, and William Larue Weller Bourbon. https://bit.ly/4fo0Al4

The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection for Returns This Fall The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection has returned for the fall 2024 season, representing some of the finest whiskeys produced by America’s Oldest