5 Winter Airbnb Getaways Around the Chippewa Valley

Need a cool getaway? Some of the coolest are right in our backyard

From Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls to Menomonie and the Elk Creek area, the Chippewa Valley is plentiful with air bnbs, and not just your average apartments and homes for weekend stays, either. Off-the-grid cabins, retro time capsules, and more ...

WINTER WHEELS: Urban Fat Bike Group Encourages Community

local fave SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar is now offering a new free event

SHIFT’s new Urban Fat Bike Group Rides event is scheduled out through March and will be every other Wednesday at 6pm, starting and ending at the shop. While fat bikes are a plus given our area’s wintry weather through spring, SHIFT Bike Manager Chris Locke said they certainly aren’t a requirement for people to participate ...

Beer, Running and Camaraderie: Hash House Harriers Rule Wisco Winter Recreation

it doesn’t get much more Wisconsin than this group of avid beer and recreation lovers

It can be difficult for some folks to get their bodies moving and get out and about during our Wisconsin winters, especially when there’s a warm couch to plop onto and drink a cold beer on. The Hash House Harriers have found the answer to that too-easy slump, right here in the Chippewa Valley; they’ve hit the trifecta, meshing beer, exercise, and camaraderie into one ...

Been There, Done Fat: A Starter’s Guide to Fatbiking

an enthusiast gives the skinny on fatbiking through the Wisconsin winter

Fatbikes open up a new world of places to ride (not to mention an entire winter season) because of the extra tire width that rolls right over all the junk you can’t ride over with even a typical mountain bike. In general, fatbike tires are between 4 and 5 inches which ...

Eau Claire Man Helps Locals Recapture Childhood Through Homemade Toboggans

longtime businessman Steve Vogelsang spends retirement crafting custom toboggan sleds, helping families make memories each winter

Every winter Steve Vogelsang hears the same story from 20 different people. The story starts with how much they loved sledding as a child, what hill they used to sled on, how many kids were there, and how wet they were when they trekked back into their house at the end of a fun-filled day...

Taking the Plunge: Polar Plunge Combines the Best of Winter and Community

The Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for Wisconsin’s Special Olympics Program, might involve a quick dip in a very cold lake, but it’s a heartwarming experience for ...

Local Fatbiking Scene Welcomes Newbies, Old Helmets

With December temps in the mid-to-high 30s, it would seem that snow will come and go this winter. One thing that is here to stay, though, is fat biking. Even if you haven’t tried it yet, you’ve likely seen ...

Menomonie Shop Offers Consignment and Trade for Winter Outdoor Gear

At the end of November, Menomonie’s Bait on Broadway underwent a transformation and became Menomonie Outdoors. Bob Sachsenmaier and ...

5 Tips for a Healthier, Happier Winter

Wintermission Eau Claire effort encourages residents to make the most of the season

Winter means different things to people from different places. When I was teaching communication and public speaking in Virginia, we closed the university because of ...

Best Youth Curlers Aim for Eau Claire

curling club hosts icy sport’s Junior National Championships for the first time

The next generation of top American curling talent will slide into town when the Eau Claire Curling Club hosts the USA Curling Junior National Championships. The Jan. 12-18 tourney will ...