Doug Ryan Mount Bohemia is a legendary ski resort on the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan. It was featured in USAToday’s 10 best ski resorts. It’s been featured in Powder Magazine several times. Mount Bohemia has a reputation of being a powder paradise in an area of the country not known for skiing. It is way out there in the middle of … Read more
Michigan is rich in skiing history. Norwegian immigrants, who viewed skiing as a way of life, brought skiing to the state of Michigan in the 1800s. The first ski jumping competition was held in Michigan on February 23rd, 1888. The first winter sports park which later became Hanson Hills was opened in 1920s. Mont Ripley … Read more
Michigan is not really known for its skiing but there is some really fun stuff out there. Here are what I think are the 12 best advanced ski runs Michigan has within its many ski resorts. We will look at 2 categories. 6 On-Piste Black Diamond groomed runs and 6 Black Diamond Off-Piste runs. Black … Read more
Detroit is not exactly the mecca of skiing or winter sports in general. It gets cold here but it’s flat and we don’t get a ton of snow. The yearly average is only around 30 inches. Despite this, we do have skiing in the winter. There are a lot of really passionate people who take … Read more
When it comes to securely transporting heavy e-bikes or fat tire bikes, the Yakima OnRamp LX eBike Rack is a great choice. It holds 2 bikes up to 80 lbs without worries on the highway or bumpy roads. The downside to this rack is that it requires a lot of adjustment for different bikes. This … Read more
I love sailing and sailboats. Sailing is my favorite way to spend time in the summer. I’ve owned a lot of boats in my days. A few Sunfish, Lasers, Catalina 27s, a Catalina 22, a Hobie Cat, and so on. I’ve been around the block a few times now with small boat ownership. I’m a … Read more
If you are new to sailing and want to get a boat, what should you get? There are tons of sailboats out there on Craigslist, eBay, and Marketplace. Prices can range from free to a hundred thousand or more. What should you get for your first sailboat? Keep reading below to learn a little more … Read more
Windsurfing is a great water sport. It’s not the most popular sport in a lot of places. Finding windsurfing lessons and beginner gear can be a challenge in many places. Basic windsurfing is not that hard to learn on your own with the right equipment. I taught myself windsurfing. Choosing the right board and sail … Read more
Windsurfing and Kitesurfing are too exciting and fun water sports. Kitesurfing has really taken off in the past few years but windsurfing is still alive and well. Apart from both being done on the water and both using the wind, they are very different beasts. Are you thinking about giving one of them a try? … Read more
WindSUP boards are a board that can be used for both windsurfing and SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding). Many people started stand up paddle boarding by getting a paddle and an old windsurfing long board. It’s still a good inexpensive way to get into SUP if you can find a suitable board. There is even a … Read more