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Spot has been partnering with Berkshire East to provide their riders with injury insurance for years—so when recent travels brought Spot’s copywriter to New England for the summer, she jumped at the chance to give downhill mtb a shot at their .

Their 101 Learn to Ride Lesson is an incredible program for anyone who’s new to the sport—it’s an all-inclusive entry package to downhill mtb that includes a lift ticket, rental bike, body armor, helmet and a two-hour lesson.

In addition to Thunder Mountain Bike Park, Berkshire East offers 180 acres of skiable terrain, whitewater rafting, plus plenty of other experiences, making it a haven for year-round outdoor adventure in Western Massachusetts.

Read more:
https://www.getspot.com/journal/downhill-mountain-biking-101-with-our-partner-resort-berkshire-east

Tanner Stofferahn runs marketing and communications for the , where he has the opportunity to directly impact the preservation and restoration of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. He’s also a fly fishing guide with a background rooted in visual design—he’s created for brands like Routine Baseball, adidas and Rawlings to name a few.

We chat with Tanner about the uniqueness of the Riverway, how the Wild Rivers Conservancy is working to save the local mussel population from extinction and the art of catching an elusive musky with the help of a well-designed fly.

Read more:
https://www.getspot.com/journal/on-off-over-and-under-the-water-with-tanner-stofferahn

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We’re beyond excited to announce that we’ve raised a Series A funding of $25 million, led by Ensemble VC. Tens of millions of people will now have access to simpler, more affordable coverage through our partners. And we have no intention of slowing down.

A huge thank you to our team at Spot, investors, collaborators, advisors, and everyone who has supported us along the way!

Here's the full story on how we're building the alternative to a broken US health insurance system:

Austin startup Spot Insurance raises $25M to cover injuries at ski resorts, sporting events, elsewhere This startup that offers short-term insurance — used, for example, by skiers hitting the slopes for a dew days — just scored $25 million.