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8 Ways To Spot A Ski Bum
by Katie CoakleySki Bum (noun phrase): A person who frequents ski resorts habitually, often doing casual jobs, for the sake of skiing. (1960+) –The Dictionary of American Slang, Fourth Edition by Barbara Ann Kipfer, PhD. and Robert L. Chapman, Ph.D. Or, to… Read More →
Best Excuses for Playing Hooky & Skiing or Snowboarding
by RoseAnne MoisesIn case you haven’t already heard, this week marks the start of the 5th Annual National Play Hooky and Ski Week. Now it’s time to arm you with the excuses you’ll need to successfully pull it off! Last week, we… Read More →
10 Unspoken Rules That Skiers & Snowboarders (Should) Abide By
by Katie CoakleyIn life, there are unspoken truths—facts and ideas that are so widely acknowledged that they are not questioned, merely upheld. Example: Nothing good ever happens after someone says, “Hold my beer and watch this.” Sometimes these truths are ignored; the… Read More →
6 Alternatives to the Classic Ski Trip
by Patrick ThorneWe all love to ski, snowboard, and even toboggan down the slopes, but did you know there’s plenty more to enjoy on snow? In the past few years, a whole host of new sliding and riding devices have been unveiled. Here… Read More →
10 Ways to Survive Mud Season
by Katie CoakleyThe resorts are closed, the snow is melting and the weather still can’t decide whether it’s in the mood for tropical-style heat or mood-killing chills. It’s mud season in the high country. And while some people are reveling in the… Read More →
If Your Ski Resort Were a Drink…
by Katie CoakleyAs unique as a snowflake, every ski resort has a distinctive feeling and vibe. Rolling up to a lift in New England is decidedly different than hopping on a chair in Colorado. Each ski resort’s personality is created from many… Read More →
5 Ways To Ski Naked (or Nearly Naked)
by Patrick ThorneSub-zero temperatures and little/no clothing is not a combination that works for most people. Yet there’s something about the silliness of skiing in swimwear, or less, that proves attractive to some. If you’re one of those people, there are opportunities… Read More →
How Addicted to Winter Are You?
by Katie CoakleyIn the mountains, summers are sacred. Before you know it, they’re gone. However, for all of summer’s fleeting nature, there are some folks that think that they last just a bit too long—they’re ready for winter. There are several ways… Read More →
Six Of The World’s Best Sights In Skiing
by Patrick ThorneThe most important thing when going on a ski vacation is, of course, the skiing (or the boarding, if you’re that way inclined). Then there’s the weather, the snow, the scenery, the dining, the locals, the atmosphere, and the fun. … Read More →
5 Ski Area Mascots Everyone Should Know About
by Gina BéginThey’re always up to boogie down. They’ll throw you high-fives after you face plant. They are the first ones to tackle pond skimming come Springtime. And somehow, their oversized heads never seem to throw them off balance while sliding on… Read More →
