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Secure your ski passes now

Young adults who purchase a Waterville Valley Resort season pass this spring will have unlimited skiing and snowboarding for the remainder of the season and next year. The Young Adult Pass offers skiers and snowboarders aged 18 to 29 unrestricted access to the resort – i.e. no blackout times – for the rest of the 2020/21 season and for the 2021/22 season if it is purchased by April 30th ( USD 532 per person). . Buy an Adult Plus Pass ($ 942) by April 30th and get a Child Ski Free Pass for a child 6 to 12 years old, unlimited access to the Snow Mountain Lift this summer, and 20% off accommodation in the Town Square Condos and the Gasthaus Silberfuchs. 800-GO-VALLEY, www.waterville.com

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Hire a train at the Grand Canyon

These days, finding a fun way to celebrate a milestone event can be difficult, but the Grand Canyon Railway offers options for travelers looking for adventure. Rent a luxury private train – complete with chefs, bartenders, entertainers, and waiters – and bring your family or those in your “pandemic capsule” to ride the rails. The train has luxury cars from the 1940s and 1950s, including a dome / sleeping car, two open-air viewing cars, and two salon / café and lounge cars. Book one to five railcars and welcome up to 200 guests (in full train) thanks to the spacious interior. Depart Williams, Arizona at 9:30 am – just 2.5 hours from Phoenix – and enjoy 65-mile round-trip transportation, stopping at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim for a 2.5-hour layover arrive in Williams at 5:45 p.m. Make stops along the way to enjoy dinner in a Chucks cart, live entertainment, or an overnight stay. Prices start at $ 10,000 for a railcar and $ 16,000 for the entire train. 800-843-8724, www.thetrain.com

Black Tie offers simple ski rentals

Heading west for a spring break or a ski trip in late winter? Make it easy for yourself and rent equipment for your arrival. Black Tie Ski Hire offers ski and snowboard deliveries to your local accommodations (at a time you specify), personalized customization and a free equipment change even at lunchtime on the mountain (they come to you). Another plus: The ski technician who delivers your equipment serves as a local ambassador and provides helpful information on snow conditions, trails, restaurants and sights in the region. At the end of the trip, Black Tie will stop by and shovel your gear – it couldn’t be easier. You will find 16 privately owned and operated Black Tie locations across the west, from Colorado to California. Some carry niche ski brands like Icelantic, Black Crows, and Never Summer skis, while others offer heated boots. All equipment is sanitized between customers and shipped to you in a sanitized bag, and all staff adhere to masks and social distancing guidelines. The service includes a paperless waiver system and a full refund up to 48 hours before your rental. Rent skis / snowboards, shoes, helmets and sticks for all ages. Equipment rentals start at $ 48 per person per day (depending on location) for an adult package that includes skis, sticks, and boots. www.blacktieskis.com

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A portable outdoor pizza oven

Meet outdoors and share homemade pizza made in the Ooni Fyra 12 portable pizza oven. This ingenious wood pellet oven heats up to 950 degrees Fahrenheit in 15 minutes and bakes a pizza in 60 seconds – 90 seconds for a frozen pizza. The Ooni Fyra can be packed up small – it has folding legs and two removable chimneys that can be stowed in the oven – and is still set up in seconds. Set the stove on a sturdy table – ideally a stone, stainless steel, or marble surface (we like the safe and stylish modular table from Ooni) – put a scoop or two of hardwood pellets in the funnel, fire them up, and use that Ooni infrared thermometer to track oven temperature. Mount your pizza on one of Ooni’s 12-inch aluminum or bamboo trays, slide the pizza in the oven – place it on the hot pizza stone – and it’s ready before you can pour the drinks. Use the peephole on the stove door to monitor the fire and pellet supply, and regulate the airflow through the chimney. Ooni also makes propane pizza ovens. $ 299 Fyra; $ 199.99 to $ 249.99 table; € 39.99 Infrared thermometer. ooni.com

Java on the go

If you are a coffee lover, take the new Pocket PourOver bags with you on your next adventure. Kuju Coffee was founded by two Eagle Scout brothers from San Francisco and creates these single-serving coffee bags that make the difference for responsible products. Each bag contains organic, Fair Trade certified coffee – or mixtures from ethical sources – and is packed in a 100 percent wind-powered facility. To top it off, the company donates a portion of its sales to the US National Park Service. Choose from West Sumatra, Papua New Guinea, and Ethiopia varieties, or several creative blends, including Angel’s Landing (a light roast), Basecamp Blend (medium roast), and Bold Awakening (dark roast). To use, tear open the top of each perforated filter, unfold the cardboard wings and carefully anchor the filter to your mug, pour hot water over the coffee grounds and wait for the coffee to brew. Buy a 10-pack for $ 21.99 up to a 60-pack for $ 149.40. www.kujucoffee.com

KARI BODNARCHUK

Kari Bodnarchuk can be reached at travelwriter@karib.us.