alta
How I Completed All Destinations Of The Mountain Collective Pass
by Gant MorgnerAfter three-straight “pineapple express” winters in a row, which brought wet and inconsistent conditions to our southern rocky mountains, I desperately needed a change of scenery and snow-pack. However, like most Southern Californian skiers and snowboarders, I knew my prospects… Read More →
10 Ski Resorts For Early Season Skiing
by Eric WagnonThe masses arrive at ski resorts during the holiday week between Christmas and New Year’s. Serious skiers and boarders often can’t wait that long, but they also want a significant amount of available open terrain. Early December can be a… Read More →
Ski Bums Pick: North America’s 10 Most Livable Ski Towns Year-Round
by Gina BéginIs this you? You have moments when you study the calendar in front of your office desk and question what you did with all those days gone by. Your body feels sluggish and you think your back might be permanently… Read More →
Ski Bums Pick: The West’s Top 3 Most Livable Ski Towns
by Gina BéginWhen the question “Where’s the best ski town to live in year round?” was posed to a bunch of North American snow sport diehards, consensuses gathered around a few choice areas. These places cater to “graduated” ski bums who want… Read More →
Alta Ski Area Resort Guide
by Erika WigginsWith more than 116 runs and a whopping 560” of snow per year on average, Alta Ski Area is a solid bet for skiers seeking variety, including challenging terrain. The vibe is relaxed and friendly, but don’t pack your snowboard…. Read More →
Innovations in Learn to Ski and Snowboard Programs
by Dave BelinAsk people to describe their first day on skis or a snowboard and you’ll likely get a variety of adjectives: exciting, fun, and thrilling, but also scary, frustrating, and intimidating. Ski area managers and snowsports school directors would rather hear… Read More →
The 2014/2015 Mountain Collective Pass: 6 Legendary Destinations
by RoseAnne MoisesIt’s that time of the year again – Spring skiing is kicking in, and the best deals for next Winter’s season passes are coming out! Unsure which destination you’ll opt for in 2014-2015? Why choose one when you can have… Read More →
The World’s Snowiest Ski Resorts
by Patrick ThorneSnow. We skiers and boarders can never get enough of it. We spend Autumn (if we live in the northern hemisphere) waiting for it to arrive. Then, after the initial thrill of those first falls, each pre-season we want more—always… Read More →
Utah Ski Schools: How to Pick the Best One & Learn in the Greatest Snow on Earth
by Erika WigginsBooking destination ski lessons can be intimidating. I did it from Florida and had no idea what to expect or even what to wear. However, after writing about my experience, I was determined to prove that it was possible to learn… Read More →
Living Like a Local with the Mountain Collective Pass, Part 1
by Katie CoakleyIn the words of Ned Stark, “Winter is coming.” In our case, however, winter means ski season. Instead of polishing swords, we’ll be waxing boards. But, the choices to be made are just as serious: where to partake of some… Read More →
