Beginners
The Alpine Responsibility Code Explained
by Mark CroneYou’ve seen this sign for years – it’s often in yellow – and usually off to the side of the Main Lodge and/or at the lift line at virtually every ski resort in the world. It’s the top 10 list… Read More →
9 Things I Learned While Learning to Ski
by Allison PortaI somehow managed to live 14 years in the self-proclaimed ski capital of Northern Michigan and 1 year in the shadow of the Colorado Rockies without ever attempting to ski. Now I am almost 30 and decided to see what… Read More →
January is Learn To Ski & Snowboard Month!
by Patrick ThorneJanuary is Learn To Ski & Snowboard month, and as a way to encourage more people to try skiing or boarding, resorts across the US are offering special programs and discounted rates to any first timers wanting to give it… Read More →
6 Reasons Why Your Kids Should Learn To Ski
by Erika WigginsGoogle this title and you’ll find there’s a lot of information on how to teach your kids to ski or ride, but little on why it’s a good idea. Getting kids involved in winter sports benefits the whole family in… Read More →
Hiking for Beginners: 10 Essential Tips
by Erika WigginsHiking is an excellent low-impact workout. Studies show it offers multiple physical and mental benefits. From reducing anxiety to preventing osteoporosis, hiking is an outdoor activity delivering benefits beyond scenic and fun. Unlike walking on a treadmill or paved path,… Read More →
5 Most Helpful Tips For Beginner Skiers & Riders
by Mark CroneAs a Ski Patroller, I love seeing more people coming out to enjoy the slopes as “first timers” and beginner skiers/riders. The following points are really not as much tips as they are the basics: 1. First Time Ever? Pick… Read More →
Create Your Breakthrough: Tips On Progressing On The Slopes
by David SandelJanuary is Learn to Ski and Snowboard month, but rather than detailing a specific how-to do a specific skill, I wanted to try something different. I crowdsourced a simple one-question, one-answer on social media about how people learned the one… Read More →
Ski Safety: Tips To Protect Skiers & Riders On The Slopes
by Dave BelinWhy do we love to snowboard and ski? That’s a silly question with an easy answer: because it’s fun. A significant contributor to the fun of downhill snowsports is the sensation of sliding down the hill, in control but at speeds… Read More →
Ski Dads: 4 Tips For Skiing With Little Ones
by Dave BelinA couple of winters ago, when my sons were 4 and 6, I took them skiing at a big mountain where we hadn’t skied before. My wife was out of town so it was just the three of us. We… Read More →
Make 2016 Your Best Year Yet: Resolve To Ski & Ride
by RoseAnne MoisesWith New Year’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about resolutions. Haven’t nailed yours down yet? You’re not alone! Each year, we all try to select resolutions that make us healthier, happier, and an all-around better… Read More →
