Have you ever felt like the world is out to get you? Like nothing is going right? Well, that was 2020 for Kate, as it was for many, many others. The year was filled with lost opportunities, lost loved ones, unemployment, and a long, disheartening job search. But throughout all the hard times and challenges, she had a saving grace: mountain biking.

At The Elevated Alpine, we become giddy when Friday night texting about adding on that second and third sport to the day. It only takes one person to spin it into motion. What if we bring bikes? Can’t we bike to that trailhead? You know that ski zone is in right now? We live for the multi sport day. Not because we’re sponsored athletes. Not because we want the extra workout. Not because our friends our doing it. Simple because we can and it’s rad. So, what do you think? Have we convinced you yet?

Shoulder season is, indeed, the best season. Try to change our mind. We dare you.

So You Want to Buy Your First Mountain Bike? Whether you’re buying your first mountain bike because friends are peer pressuring you, you started dating somebody who mountain bikes, or you just know you’ll love it, buying a mountain bike can be overwhelming, to say the least. We scoured the Internet for articles and videos about buying a mountain bike, and while most offer insightful information, they really miss the mark for somebody completely new to the sport. We're pretty sure the first time we read the term “travel”, we thought it referred to how many miles the bike can go. Spoiler alert: that ain’t it. So, we’re here to break it down for you…alllll the way down.

Backcountry skiing is the best, and by seeking out advice, you’re off to a good start. The goal of this intro guide is to help you navigate getting the gear you need and preparing for your first season out.

So you want to get into Rock Climbing, woot! Through our collective experience we put together a list of all the things you need to consider when getting into Sport Climbing. This list will get you fully set up to start sport climbing.