WHY YOU SHOULD GO FLY FISHING ON YOUR NEXT SKI TRIP
This is an excerpt from my latest article for men’s lifestyle outlet, Inside Hook. Click here to read the full article.
Ski till three, then head for the nearest bar.
The tried-and-true itinerary behind your classic American ski vacation.
But classic can be … boring. Forgettable. A surefire route to recreating the same trip you’ve been taking for the last decade.
Why not try new afternoon plans? Like: fly fishing. Yes, it’s a thing. Even in winter. An afternoon fly fishing pairs perfectly with a morning spent on the slopes: a peaceful complement to your morning, full of austerity, scenery and nary another human in sight.
Intrigued? Here are five game plans to get you skiing and casting this winter — hotel, mountain and outfitter included.
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Skiing and fishing together looks incredible! I definitely would not have thought about it, but it definitely would make the trip more memorable! I need to book a fishing excursion now!
My brother started fly fishing when we were teenagers and took me into it. My father is not a fly fisher, but he’s a nature lover with a true respect and appreciation for the natural resources. So we deeply rooted in outdoor experience and my connection to fly fishing seemed natural.
Sking and fishing does sound awesome. Make me think about when I use to live in Northern New Mexico by the Taos Mountains
wow I’ve never heard of fly fishing in the winter! that sounds very peaceful and nice, something I would love to try oneday! Thanks for sharing!