Kristen Lummis
5 Under-the-Radar Ski Towns
Sometimes when everyone is looking in the same direction, it’s good to look in another direction. This is especially true during ski season when travelers flock to famous ski towns. For sure, these communities offer great skiing and good times,… Read More →
How to Find the Best Powder Runs
It’s not easy making a list of North America’s best powder runs. The most obvious reason why, is that everyone (including me), keeps secrets. Like mushroom hunters and CIA operatives, powder skiers are loathe to share their intel. While we… Read More →
North America’s Best Value Ski Areas
In a 2016 survey, Colorado-based RRC Associates identified why people stop skiing and snowboarding. Fully 39% blamed the cost of lift tickets and passes, some of which now top $200 if you walk up to a ticket window. Ouch. It… Read More →
8 Ski Areas in New Mexico You Can’t Miss
We recently made the case for what makes skiing and snowboarding in New Mexico special. Some quick reasons? High elevation that means light, dry snow, powder that lasts for days, and a season that extends into March and April. Today,… Read More →
Why Your Next Winter Trip Should Be to New Mexico
While there are many fantastic North American ski destinations, if you’re looking for a special winter trip, start with New Mexico. The first ski trails in New Mexico were cut on Sandia Peak by the Albuquerque Ski Club in 1935…. Read More →
How To Know You’re Ready for Boxes and Rails
Here’s a scenario: You’re a solid intermediate skier or snowboarder. You ride most of the mountain and you’re feeling good about it. Still, you keep thinking about the terrain park. You ride the lift over it. You ski by it…. Read More →
Why You Should Never Teach Your Loved Ones to Ski
The next time you think about volunteering to teach a friend or family member how to ski, remember this true story. It was a snowy winter evening in the mountains of Colorado. We were sitting in a hotel hot tub… Read More →
How to Know When It’s Time to Replace Kids’ Ski Gear
Getting ready for the ski season? Since we’re still ahead of the snowiest months, fall is a terrific time to do a family ski gear inventory. For a deeper dive on sussing out your own gear, check out our past… Read More →
15-Minute Workout: Get In Shape for Ski or Snowboard Season
If you’re a skier or snowboarder, chances are you’re also a biker, a hiker, a runner, a yogi or maybe even a gym rat. You know, someone who is in pretty good shape. And while that may be true (or… Read More →
How Is Snow Made? The Science Behind Snowmaking
When it started snowing last week at several Colorado ski resorts, there were few clouds in the sky and no natural precipitation in sight. The forecast was for sun. But the weather was perfect — for snowmaking. Making snow is… Read More →
