trails
More of North America’s Favorite Skiing: Trees & Powder Edition
by Kristen LummisTrees and powder: they go together. And while you don’t need glades to enjoy powder skiing, one of the charms of ducking into the trees is scoring deep, soft snow, days after the last storm. We recently published two posts,… Read More →
New Hampshire’s 6 Best Ski Runs for Showing Off
by Alex McIntireWe’ve all heard it from our buddies, “Well I skied this trail and it’s the steepest in New England” or, “I skied such and such and it’s the hardest in Utah.” That’s great. I’m proud of you, really. But, let’s… Read More →
4 Under-The-Radar Super Bowls You Can Ski
by Heather BaloghWith game day approaching, there is a lot of chatter about bowls. Football is great and all, but we’re more interested in our kind of bowls: the ones you can ski! A few resorts are heavily applauded for their shredtastic… Read More →
Getting Off the Groomers: Tips For Skiing & Riding Off-Piste
by Dave BelinWhen I first moved to Colorado, I explored the mountains of the Centennial State by hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter. One of my favorite parts of these adventures was sitting down at home with a map… Read More →
North America’s Favorite Resorts for Tree Skiing
by Kristen LummisFor many skiers and snowboarders, skiing the trees is the holy grail of winter fun. When you duck into a glade, you’re one step closer to skiing’s backcountry roots. You leave behind the noise and commotion of the larger resort… Read More →
The Barkley Marathons: The Toughest & Most Bizarre Race on the Planet?
by Heather BaloghImagine a race with a total distance so long that it is referred to as “marathons” rather than a “marathon.” A race with 59,000+ feet of elevation gain. A race that has been in existence for 30 years but only… Read More →
5 Common Myths About Skiing
by Eric WagnonWe’ve demystified the following 5 myths about skiing: 1. Moguls always make skiing harder. Ski resorts spend millions each year catering to skiers’ fear of moguls. Grooming snowcats smooth out thousands of trails each night. However, with a little knowledge… Read More →
The World’s Longest Ski Runs
by Patrick ThorneWe all have those dreams—skiing forever, down a run that just goes on and on (and on), without having to get on that lift back up. Thanks to some very high lifts, the ability to hike, and the ability to take… Read More →
How It Works: Snow Grooming 101
by Dave BelinFresh powder is the Holy Grail of snowboarding – but the next best thing is sweet, smooth corduroy. Carving turns on a perfectly groomed trail under deep blue skies is one of the best experiences on the hill. Did you… Read More →
