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5 Super Bowls You Can Ski Before The Big Game
by Kristen LummisWelcome to the week of the big game! While the eyes of the sporting world are on the championship showdown between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots, our eyes are on bowls of a different kind: ski bowls…. Read More →
5 Regions Buried in Snow Right Now
by Eric WagnonThe first half of January 2017 was bountiful to say the least for skiers and boarders in the West. For those tasked with shoveling and plowing snow, it’s been simply exhausting. Snowfall numbers that are usually associated with inches were… Read More →
7 Ski Resorts Where Expert Skiers & Snowboarders Go
by Eric Wagnon“Expert” can be a relative term. The best skiers or snowboarders at a local ski hill may stand out from the pack, but they are not necessarily signing ski-movie contracts. However, a few resorts seem to draw a high-percentage of… Read More →
October Skiing: Where, When & Why
by Kristen LummisIn most of the United States, November is the official start of ski and snowboard season. Yet at the highest altitudes (think Colorado) and the most northern climes (think Maine), the opening day race has begun. The Colorado Derby Each… Read More →
Meet the Four-Legged Heroes of The Slopes
by Erika WigginsWhen seconds count, these noses are your best chance for survival…and they are cute as heck! As more people venture into side and backcountry terrain on skis, snowboards and snowmobiles, the chances of encountering an avalanche rise. Additionally, while more… Read More →
6 Resorts for Early Season Skiing & Riding
by Heather BaloghThe mornings are filled with darkness as that sweet smell of bitter cold hangs in the pre-dawn air. It may be a cliché stemming from 21st century television, but it’s the truth: Winter is coming. If you’re like us, you’re… Read More →
Show Me The Numbers: How Eco-Friendly Are Ski Areas?
by Troy HawksHow eco-friendly are North American ski areas? Let me count the ways. In fact, recycling and swapping out light bulbs, while still very important, have almost become somewhat passé steps toward sustainability at ski areas. Nowadays you’ll find everything from… Read More →
Late Spring & Summer Skiing: Where To Get Your Snow Fix
by Patrick ThorneWith the majority of the world’s ski areas now closed (or just about to), it’s tempting to call it a day and succumb to summer activities like hiking and biking. But die-hard snowsports fans know that’s not necessarily true, and… Read More →
9 Ski Resort Bloody Marys To Try
by Katie CoakleyAh, the Bloody Mary: that spicy, savory, tomato juice-based, vodka-laced drink that is enjoyed with such relish (literal and figurative relish) during brunch, on a ski break or as a hangover remedy. Few “classic” cocktails have as colorful past as… Read More →
Spring is King: 5 Ski Resorts To Keep Your Season Going
by Dave BelinThe calendar has turned to April, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to hang up the board(s) quite yet. The days are longer, the temps are warmer, and the vibes are changing to be all about concerts, parties, festivals, and… Read More →
