Wishing for snow? Pray to Ullr
Some “experts” even suggest that the Aurora Borealis in the northern hemisphere is the spray from Ullr’s skis
Some “experts” even suggest that the Aurora Borealis in the northern hemisphere is the spray from Ullr’s skis
By Eileen Ogintz Breckenridge, CO — Let’s all give it up for ULLR! It seems the entire town of Breckenridge CO is lining Main Street to celebrate the Norse god of snow, aka the patron saint of skiers. Ullr Fest, started 58 years ago, is back after taking a break last year because of the…
A Nevada mountain town spent decades keeping its glassy alpine lake secret to itself. Snow-capped peaks tower over water so clear you can spot a paddle blade twenty feet under. Locals swap ski gear for kayaks the same week the ice melts, and nobody blinks at the switch. Every trail out here climbs toward a…
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