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The 4 Personalities of Aspen Snowmass: Which One Suits You Best?
by Kevin DaySponsored by Aspen Snowmass The four mountains of Aspen Snowmass are kind of like a rock band. You have a charismatic lead singer (Aspen Mountain, clearly); a virtuoso guitarist who can really shred (Aspen Highlands); the versatile drummer who can… Read More →
Coast to Coast Snow Forecasted
by Kris KendallIf you’re like me, November signals the start of a tortuous time where you are constantly glued to a computer, phone, or TV screen, drooling over new ski edits and reading weather reports. That being said, the first couple weeks 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 →
6 of the U.S.’s Last Great Ski Towns
by Katie CoakleyLet’s face it: things change. You get older, technology races full speed ahead and you can no longer get a tank of gas for less than a dollar. The ski industry has changed, too. From high-speed six-person chairlifts to apps… Read More →
Vail Resorts, Whistler Blackcomb & the Mountain Collective Make Summer Ski News
by Eric WagnonThe dog days of August are usually pretty slow for ski news. The past week was a big exception. On Monday, Vail Resorts announced that the company was buying Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia for around $1 billion in U.S…. Read More →
The World’s Highest Golf Courses
by Patrick ThornePlaying golf at high altitude may not be something you’ve ever considered, but as with all sports, altitude training can be good for your game. You’ll probably also get a buzz out of the fact that the higher you go,… Read More →
10 Iconic Family-Friendly Hiking Trails in the West
by Alyssa EricksonThere is an attitude prevalent amongst singles and couples alike, that once you have kids your adventurous lifestyle is over. For good. I once believed this to be true as well. But after standing on the family side of the… Read More →
Purgatory Draws Families For Fun Terrain & Value
by Eric WagnonPurgatory refers to the Catholic concept of a place for temporary suffering before going on to Heaven. For skiers and snowboarders, the name conjures much more pleasant images. High in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, Purgatory Resort was… Read More →
North America’s Favorite Resorts for Powder Skiing & Riding
by Kristen LummisPowder. You either love or you hate it. And while I can’t say I understand the haters, I do commiserate with those who spend the winter tracking storms, cancelling work, jettisoning class and driving overnight to score fresh snow. According… Read More →
Best Ski Resorts To Spend Your Christmas Vacation
by Heather BaloghChristmas vacation is one of the most enjoyable times of the year to hit the slopes. After all, what better way to say “Happy Holidays” than hot chocolate, knee-deep powder, and skiing Santas? We’ve rounded up our favorite ski resorts… Read More →
