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Melissa McGibbon

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Salt Lake City, United States
As seen in: POWDER Magazine, MSN, Yahoo Life, Business Insider, Issuu, Aol, Flipboard, Lonely Planet, Miami Herald, Outside Magazine, Travel + Leisure and
Covers:  Outdoor Adventure, Gear, Skiing, Biking, Hiking, Diving, Camping, Yoga, Climbing, Backpacking, Polar Regions, Cities, Wildlife, Sustainability, Solo Travel, Women's Travel
Doesn't Cover: Hook and Bullet (hunting/fishing)
Destinations Editor, Powder | Freelance Travel Writer — The Points Guy — T + L — Lonely Planet | Editors Council Chair, Society of American Travel Writers

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Melissa McGibbon’s Biography

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Melissa McGibbon is an award-winning adventure travel and gear writer. She is Powder Magazine's Destination Editor and is the chair of the Society of American Travel Writers Editors Council. She is also a member of the Adventure Travel Trade Association. Melissa writes for Powder, Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure, The Points Guy, Outside, SKI, Backpacker, Scuba Diving Magazine, TimeOut, Matador Network, and more.

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How to Plan a Ski Trip to Antarctica

How to Plan a Ski Trip to Antarctica

Yes, you can ski in Antarctica. Here's what you need to know. How to get there, how to book a trip with Auror…

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8 Summer Adventures in the Swiss Alps

8 Summer Adventures in the Swiss Alps

The Jungfrau Region isn't just for skiing - it's also a spectacular summer playground. Grindelwald First, hik…

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Discovering Relaxation and Unlimited Scuba Diving at Sandals Dunn's River

Discovering Relaxation and Unlimited Scuba Diving at Sandals Dunn's River

Sandals Dunns River resort offers all-inclusive comforts near Ochos Rios, Jamaica, and offers unlimited scuba…

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6 Ski Towns With Fare-Free Public Transportation

6 Ski Towns With Fare-Free Public Transportation

Getting around these ski towns is easy and free. Telluride, Banff Sunshine, Stowe, Park City, Deer Valley, As…

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I Went Skiing in Antarctica - and How You Can, Too

I Went Skiing in Antarctica - and How You Can, Too

Here's what it's like to go skiing in Antarctica with Aurora Expeditions, according to someone who did it.

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Unconventional and Otherworldly Underwater Art Exhibit Unveiled in Algarve, Portugal

Unconventional and Otherworldly Underwater Art Exhibit Unveiled in Algarve, Portugal

Art Reef, an underwater exhibit by renowned Portuguese artist Vhils, has debuted in Algarve, Portugal. The 13…

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I did almost every major attraction on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. Here are 5 that were worth it and 3 I'd skip next time.

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Like Journey Behind the Falls, a tour of the Niagara Parks Power Plant was included in the Niagara Falls Plus Pass. I'll admit, I wasn't expecting a power plant to be one of the highlights of my trip. Perhaps it's my inner history nerd, but learning about Niagara Falls' role in pioneering large-scale hydroelectric power made this tour especially fascinating.
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This Alaskan Lodge Requires a Multi-Day Journey, and That's Half the Fun

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Alaska National Parks Epic Stays by Melissa McGibbon Jun 2, 2026 Last summer, I traveled more than 3,300 miles and spent nearly 50 hours in transit to reach Denali Backcountry Lodge. To get there, I flew from Salt Lake City to Anchorage, spent the night in Alaska’s largest city, boarded an eight-hour train north, stayed near the park entrance, visited Denali’s famous sled dog kennels, and finally climbed aboard a helicopter bound for Moose Creek.
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The Best Way to See Going-to-the-Sun Road Is Only Possible a Few Days a Year

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National Parks Cycling by Melissa McGibbon Jun 1, 2026 Covering the Lewis Range of the Rockies, along the northwestern edge of Montana, Glacier National Park is one of America’s oldest and most popular national parks. Millions of years ago, the region’s distinct geologic features were carved by ancient tectonic events and ice ages that formed the mountains and glaciers. The hanging valleys, retreating glacial lakes, moraines, and cirques create a humbling sense of scale.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing film reviews for the Sundance Film Festival.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

The American Writers Museum in Chicago has old typewriters you can try.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

I'm very fortunate to have my dream job, and I take it seriously.