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Quintin Mills

Grew up in Reno, NV. Interests include writing, traveling and sports. Favorite movies include Surf's Up, Cool Runnings and Midnight in Paris.

5 Places Where You Can Ski and Golf in the Same Day

Chamonix Golf Club

Spring is a magical sporting season. It’s the crossroads of winter sports and summer sports. It’s almost time to switch out your skis for your clubs, but the snow gods were kind this year. The shredding continues. Related: The Best 5 Places to Ski and Surf in the Same Day An article by the New York Times, using Sotheby’s International […]

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Quintin Mills | April 7, 2025
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Should You Tip Your Ski Instructor? If So, How Much?

tip your ski instructor

In the United States, it’s become arduous to decipher when, where, who, and how much you should tip. I always think of the opening scene from Reservoir Dogs, where Mr. Pink refuses to tip the waitress “because society says I have to.” However, life isn’t a Quentin Tarantino film, and tipping isn’t just for servers anymore. With inflation and unlivable […]

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Quintin Mills | March 23, 2025
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5 Rules for Renting Ski and Snowboard Gear

rental technician

Getting into skiing and snowboarding is expensive, and the amount of gear available can sometimes be mind-boggling. For beginners, renting ski or snowboard gear is sometimes the easiest option, as it can be cheaper than buying and removes the logistics of storing and transporting equipment. Some people also enjoy renting the latest gear or don’t ski often enough to justify […]

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Quintin Mills | January 6, 2025
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The 5 Best Books for Beginner Skiers

ski lift in the clouds

Getting started with skiing can feel like facing a daunting counterculture. As a lifelong skier, I experienced a similar feeling to when I first got into surfing, where all I could think about was the core locals who might sock me in the face and leave me to get pounded by wave after wave. But as I got more experience […]

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Quintin Mills | December 21, 2024
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The 5 Most Unique Ski and Snowboard Towns on The Planet

snow covered Truckee, CA

When discussing the best places to ski and snowboard, there are many factors to consider. It’s not always the ones with the most access, the most famous, or the highest elevation. The best ski towns offer many things that skiers and snowboarders universally love.  It’s always helpful when they’re semi-affordable because we all know how insanely expensive ski towns can […]

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Quintin Mills | July 13, 2024
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9 States With the Least Crowded Hiking Trails

Petrified National Forest

The United States is abundant with beautiful hiking trails across the country. You’ll find every type of environment, including lush mountains, serene deserts, picturesque seaside locations, and more. However, popular trails often draw large crowds, and the abundance of visitors can lead to frustrating feelings. In this blog, we will explore the states with the least crowded hiking trails, in […]

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Quintin Mills | June 13, 2024
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7 of the Best Skier Dive Bars Around the World

dive bar in Olympic Valley, CA

Dive bars can mean a lot of different things nowadays. The ski town dive bar seems to be a bit of a dying breed, and people get defensive about their favorite bars, what’s happened to them, and the future that they see for them.  Wikipedia describes a dive bar as, “an un-glamorous, eclectic, old-style drinking establishment with non-expensive drinks.” Nowadays, […]

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Quintin Mills | October 23, 2023
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Sale of Powder King Mountain Resort, BC, Comes Down to Unsigned Will

skiing at Powder King Mountain Resort

Powder King Mountain Resort is currently listed for sale at C$8.25 million, and the future lies in the hands of the British Columbia Supreme Court. Related: [FOR SALE] New York’s Snowiest Ski Resort Could be Yours for $3.5 Million According to Pique NewsMagazine, former part owner James “Jim” Christopher Salisbury left his wills unsigned before he died on April 16th, […]

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Quintin Mills | August 23, 2023
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