Adventure

Your après hamburger could actually be good for you and your skiing. Here's how beef can help your knees, where to find the best ski town burgers, and why free-range meat makes a difference.

What does Coolio’s line “Gotta gotta get up to get down” have to do with 2-3 inch-per-hour snowfall rates during the latest western storm?

Writers from Seinfeld, King of Queens, Saved by the Bell, and Roseanne capture the fantasy world of Aspen in a parody of the typical reality show.

Salomon Freeski TV's latest episode takes a look at the sensory experiences present in the life of a skier.

Ski season is officially on. Loveland and Arapahoe Basin are open full time and Sunday River is open on weekends. Check out photos and video from opening weekend.

To get you stoked for ski season, we've rounded up a few of our favorite deep powder skiing clips. Get ready; it's coming.

The Canyons, in Park City, Utah, is offering up what truly may be the best job in ski country.

Ken Schwabenton, helicopter pilot at Points North Heli-Adventures, spends more than 50 days a year skiing untouched Chugach powder. And that's just a side perk.

The three-time Olympic medalist stripped down (all the way down) for a photoshoot.

La Nina, El Nino, ENSO—as skiers we hear these terms all the time. As much as you may or may not be paying attention to what they mean, the children of the Pacific can have a dramatic influence on the winter season, from Tahoe to Alaska. So, if you missed meteorology in college, or haven’t followed current events in over a decade, read on for a description of the predicted La Nina event. Then, start planning trips.—Molly Baker

We caught up with Hugo Harrisson to talk about bone spurs, skiing the Chic Choc, and his new segment in Warren Miller Entertainment's Wintervention.

Salomon, a ski industry innovator, pushed the edge of ski technology.

Dust layers in the snowpack could cause avalanches, scientists say.

Liftopia.com rewards proactive skiers by offering, discounted, time-sensitive pricing on lift tickets and packages. You can hit the slopes the same way you book flights and hotels.

Monday, the USSA announced the Denver Big Air, a new competition that will take place right before a major industry tradeshow and the X Games. However, is that schedule packed just a little too tight? We talked to reigning X Games champ and unofficial Denver Big Air spokesman Bobby Brown about competing multiple times in one week.

Woodward at Copper coach Greg Riester tells us what to do to get back in to shape, which muscles to work, and why it pays to be strong.

The risks and rewards of La Grave, France, through Jordan Manley's eyes.

When Jonny Moseley completed an inverted trick in the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake, he placed fourth. In Vancouver, Jeret "Speedy" Peterson landed the most challenging trick in the history of aerials. He got second place. Could the Olympics squash the spirit of halfpipe skiing? Jen Hudak and Tim Windell chime in.

The perennial TGR star told us about going 3D, how filming affects his skiing, and skiing pow all over the world.

Oatmeal, a cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese, orange juice, and water. That’s what TGR and Poor Boyz athlete John Spriggs had for breakfast this morning.

Big mountain athletes Crystal Wright and Jess McMillan tell us what they think about the changes to the Nissan Freeride World Tour.

Tuning pro, Peter Boyer shows you the process for getting your skis in shape for the winter.

To get ready for the premiere of Matchstick Production's “The Way I See It" this Saturday in Boulder, Colorado, we caught up with Ingrid Backstrom to chat about the new flick, Twitter, and getting redemption on a snowmobile.

The third annual film fest will feature movie premieres, concerts, and more.

Eye Trip, the newest ski movie from Level 1 Productions, debuts Friday, September 10th, at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver, Colorado. We spoke to Josh Berman, director/producer of the film, about the upcoming night of powder and debauchery and from our best guess, it will be a heck of a fun time.

On Monday, Vail Resorts announced a location-based mobile and web app, called Epic Mix. The company's Interactive Director, Mike Slone, sat down with us to discuss check-ins, pins, and where digital experience collides with a typical ski day.

Here are five Labor Day activities throughout ski country. Enjoy music festivals, beer and wine, and celebrate the last few days of summer.

Long absent from the Sierra Nevadas, heli-skiing returns to Lake Tahoe after a nearly forty-year absence. We spoke to the owner of the newly opened Pacific Crest Heli-Guides about filling the void.

A few Tahoe-based pros show you how to session a lawn circuit. Plus, how to set one up in your own backyard.

Warren Miller Entertainment videographer Tom Day filmed with athletes Sam Smoothy and Ted Davenport in Queenstown and Wanaka, New Zealand. Here are more photos from their shoot.

After traversing the North and South Poles, Larsen is leaving Saturday for the final leg of his 365-day ‘Save the Poles’ expedition: the summit of Mt. Everest. His journey is aimed at promoting clean energy and global warming awareness, and showing the world how pollution is affecting earth’s harshest places.

We checked in with pro skiers Erik Roner, Dash Longe, Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, and Grete Eliassen to see what they’ve been up to since the snow has stopped falling. They told us about their BASE jumping trips, Hawaii vacations, and mountain biking excursions.

When mountain guide Ruedi Beglinger faced an avalanche that claimed the lives of seven of his guests, his world was turned upside down. Award-winning documentarian Steven Grynberg takes a look at his life and family in this feature-length film.

The WME film crew headed to New Zealand this week to shoot with big mountain skiers Ted Davenport and Sam Smoothy. Here are some images from their adventures so far.

This Saturday, August 21, the Warrior Dash makes a stop in Colorado. This nation-wide race phenomenon requires competitors to jump, crawl, and climb their way the finish line. Expect to get dirty.

The Canadian mountaineer is attempting to ski two million vertical feet under his own power this year. He’s more than half way done. He broke down the vert, told us what he does to stay motivated, and gave a warning about Chilean chicken heads.

Check out the past, present, and future at Jay Peak Resort. By Becca Fanning

The development of a new water park will provide jobs and year round business to suffering Vermont towns.

Looking for one more late summer adventure? Here are our favorite multi-day backpacking trips in ski country.

We talked with Norwegian producer Filip Christensen about his upcoming flick, "Side By Side." Plus, the trailer.

Think the best way to get into ski shape is a few squats in the fall? You're going to have to try a little harder than that. Writer Brigid Mander headed to Jackson Hole's Mountain Athlete gym to get beat into shape with ski racer Max Hammer.

Enter your action sports video and win.

Summertime means the mountains are dry and face shots are replaced with mouthfuls of dirt and broken bikes.  How’s a skier to get that intoxicating adrenaline rush without all the dust and blood?  Go surfing. The beach might be a long way away from the mountains, but here are some ideas to help you shorten your search for clean waves and good times.

Their upcoming film, featuring Ingrid Backstrom and Colby West, will premier this fall.

The 17th annual International Climbers Festival brought hundreds of rock-crushing climbers to Lander, Wyoming, where they attended slideshows, climbing clinics, movie showings, and competitions. Check out some videos and photos from this year’s festivities.

A new teaser for the all-girl ski flick is here.

For the past two seasons, Grete (Gret-a) Eliassen has travelled from Scandinavia to Argentina for her upcoming feature-length film. Shot fully in high-definition, the film explores what it's like to be an international ski superstar. Here are some photos from the project, and watch for the film when it drops this fall.

Warren Miller Entertainment, Level 1, and Dendrite Studios discuss how this technology has changed their shooting style.

Check out what it takes to dream up, design, and build the Keystone Bike Park. Plus, video of what your handlebars see.

Momentum Ski Camps, in Whistler BC, recently hosted a water ramp competition. Pro athletes like Colby West and celebrity judge Sarah Burke were in attendance.

Now in it’s third year, the Paddlefest in Fawnskin, California, July 10-11, adds stand up paddling and Luau.

The mountain towns of Vail, Aspen, Steamboat, Snowbird, and Park City are all hosting free concert series this summer. By Ramsey Bernard.

New Zealand welcomes winter with pantless races, sheep farmers.

In case you missed the 37th annual Telluride Bluegrass festival last week, we've thrown up a gallery for you. Enjoy.

The ski industry does its part in the Chile earthquake relief mission.

Skiers at Evolve Chile split their time between skiing fresh powder and working with the community. By Becca Fanning

The season's not over quite yet. Here's where you can get your late, late season ski fix.

Crested Butte dedicates a whole week each June to mountain biking. This year, it includes the chainless world championships.

Summer and smoked meat go together like Lil Wayne and jail time.

Momentum will hold it’s first girls-only freeride and mogul sessions in an effort to show girls that they can play just as hard, if not harder, than the boys.

The end of ski season doesn’t need to be the end of your adrenaline rush. We followed the melting snow downstream and uncovered the best spots for white water rafting in North America. By Becca Fanning

Skiers are particularly vulnerable.

After being shunned for decades, and shut out of the Olympics, the ladies who launch are starting to gain international recognition.

Alison Krauss & Union Station, Lyle Lovett, Dave Rawlings Machine and much more head up this year's Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Telluride, Colorado. Here's your guide to the main stage entertainment.

Colorado's Arapahoe Basin closed Sunday, June 6, as the last resort open in the state. The Beach, the Basin's notorious parking lot apres-ski spot, was full and there was plenty of end of season pond skimming to be had. Here are the photos.

The professional freeskier died Friday morning after a fall in Peru.

Teva Mountain Games 2010 Vail’s sixth annual summer celebration of mountain sports and music (June 3-6, 2010) showcased world-class athleticism and loads of family fun.

Squaw Valley-based skier dead at 29 after a big-mountain fall.

With the completion of her final climb, Aspen’s Capitol Peak, Christy Mahon joins the company of seven reported people who have climbed and skied all 54 of Colorado’s 14,000-ft peaks. She is also the first woman to do so. By Anna Baldwin. Photos: Ted Mahon

Chairlift from your hotel to Beaver Creek? That's the draw at Avon's Westin Riverfront Mountain Villas.

The true story of how a pro big mountain skier became the owner/operator -- as in P-I-M-P -- of a million-dollar, high-country escort service. Yes, an actual pimp. [Originally published in the September, 2005 issue of Skiing Magazine]

Former pro freestyle skier Scottie Ewing was charged in Federal Court with failing to pay taxes in 2005 on a Denver prostitution service he owned.

Squaw officially closed for the season a few weeks ago. But for Memorial Day weekend, the resort will reopen for skiing.

Looking for something to do this Memorial Day Weekend? Head for the hills! Sunshine, live music, parties... and even some skiing.

Over Memorial Day weekend, Telluride, Colorado will host the annual Mountainfilm Festival, a gathering of outdoor and environmental filmmakers, as well as athletes, artists, and more. We spoke to festival director David Holbrooke about the ski films playing at this year’s festival.

Want to catch big air? Alyeska's Freestyle Summer Camp in Girdwood, Alaska might be for you.

Packed by four every afternoon, The Bierstube (or just "The 'Stube") is the premiere après scene in all of Whitefish.

Beers, burgers and wings at Whitefish's no-frills Bulldog Saloon.

Landlocked sushi? Absolutely. Wasabi is the place for quality raw fish in Whitefish.

Looking for something more upscale in Whitefish than the typical pub fare? Cafe Kandahar is the place to go.