Nestled against Rocky Mountain National Park, this winter adventure wonderland has everything you’ll need for a memorable backcountry skiing adventure – trails, guides, gear shops, avy training, and more await your visit.
The pandemic is drawing more and more skiers into the backcountry, but novice users aren't the only ones at risk.
There is still no replacement for making educated decisions in uncontrolled terrain, but good tools can help.
A new owner, newly-permitted terrain, and continued lodge upgrades mean the AK Heli operation founded by Doug Coombs keeps getting better.
This lo-cal IPA from California's Stone Brewing doesn’t skimp on flavor, which is perfect for staying mostly tip-top during ski season.
Mongolians have been skiing from A to B for thousands of years. Now, thanks to a booming economy, skiing is becoming a winter sport...of sorts. And when we say “winter,” we mean it: You’ll freeze your bong-bongs off.
A father-daughter duo uncovers the seamless fusion of skiing escapades and cherished family game nights.
Cat-skiing, heli-skiing, glamping? Pick one or all of the above at Utah's Whisper Ridge Backcountry Resort.
Bring the European experience home by touring three ski areas in the Cottonwood Canyons.
A seasoned guide’s tips on how to ski Alaskan terrain—and how not to be the guy they’re talking about at the guide meeting.
Patience is a very valuable thing to have right now, especially for skiing and barrel-aged beer.
We’ve found the sun does in fact still rise and set and chairlifts still go round and round
Ski town breweries had a great showing at the 2020 Great American Beer Festival.
With the White Mountains as its backyard and the Androscoggin River in its dooryard, this western Maine town has attracted outdoor enthusiasts since the 1950s.
Telluride's backcountry terrain is legendary. Book a heli-ski day to see what all the fuss is about.
Looking for a rugged, high-alpine backcountry experience away from it all? This place might be your best bet.
Two professional skiers ride over 1,000 miles on bikes to climb and ski three mountains.
The East Coast has some good stuff brewing, and this ski-themed can hits the spot when après calls for something crushable.
Late spring and early summer bring the fun to an iconic Oregon backcountry spot.
Amie Engerbretson fulfills her rodeo queen dream with help from Todd Ligare, McKenna Peterson, Lexi Dupont, and Mark Howard.
Fostering the generational passion of skiing, but this time, the other way around.
Sometimes, you just want a beer. You know, a beer-flavored one.
Salomon athletes share their tips and tricks for a successful day in the backcountry in a new video series.
Four skiers explore the highest traverse in the Swiss Alps.
How skiers let weather predictions decide their direction.
HEAD athletes got together to explore a true gem in the Whistler backcountry.
This decadent Irish-style porter will warm you up quicker than a cup of hot cocoa.
Get a head start on this ski season with new skills, safe practices, and a community of like-minded womxn.
The way to a skier’s heart is through dented bumpers, rusted floorboards, and most importantly, heat that works.
Mali Noyes and Lani Bruntz take on a four-day ski tour in the Wasatch on a route better known for ultra-running than skiing.
A popular Pieps beacon is facing an internet boycott after a professional skier's device turned off in an avalanche.
Mark Smiley's new online avalanche course is a huge opportunity for access to education at a time when more skiers than ever are heading into the backcountry.
Frustrated about the lack of skiing this time of year? Crack open a Can-O-Bliss to turn that frown upside down.
Lots of GoPros, giggles, and goalpost jumps make up the first episode of the latest run of skiing-oriented Salomon TV.
Juicy IPAs have officially taken over, and we’re not mad about it.
These weird and wonderful labors of love signify the sheer passion that makes us skiers special.
Three female skiers follow in the footsteps of a pioneer on a massive ski mission in New Zealand.
Exploring the legendary side and backcountry high above Zürs, Austria with the region’s best boutique ski school.
What can be learned from earthquake-triggered avalanches?
The heli skiing operation has one hell of a deal for our readers up north. We’re wishing we moved while we had the chance.
Brewed in collaboration with Oskar Blues Brewery, this condiment-enhanced brew is ideal for summertime squiggles on a hot dog.
Some skiers just refuse to let go. Thankfully, Colorado's Rocky Mountains aren't reluctant to give up their corn snow stashes to those willing to find them.
You are never too old to shred. 96-year-old Guinness World Record holder Gordon Precious is the living proof.
Treat dad to new gear and gadgets that will boost his adventures this summer.
If you like big, bold, barrel-aged beers, the first volume of this year’s limited-edition line from Oskar Blues should already have you salivating.
Step up your flavor game with two amazing beers from a trendsetting California brewery.
Packing for an avalanche education class doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are some tips and tricks to get you started.
There's a lot more to avalanche education than just digging snow pits.
The Colorado brewery’s lo-cal hazy IPA is a delicious beer that doesn’t pack on the pounds.
These canned concoctions are made for springtime sipping.
Professional ski mountaineer and founder of AlpenGlow Expeditions shares how he's tackling quarantine and staying out of the backcountry.
Amongst the idyllic dreamscape of Chamonix, two men take mountaineering to a new level as they attempt a first descent.
A new video series from Black Diamond Equipment highlights two backcountry professionals’ reflections on the deeper meaning of skiing.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ski patrol at Aspen Snowmass had to shut the mountain down early, and they took a photographer along for the ride.
Self-powered backcountry experiences require a bit of know-how and a lot of let's-go. These guides have the know-how covered, so grab your let's-go and take back your winter.
Where to stay, eat, drink, and play at South Lake Tahoe's biggest resort.
The limited-edition double India Pale Ale goes down easy but hits heavy at the bottom of the run.
The best pictures to have graced the pages of SKI Magazine this past winter.
You gotta eat to ski. And drink? Well, that's up to you. Here are some of our favorite spots to refuel and kick back in Big Sky, Montana.
X-Games Gold Winning Photographer Peter Morning shares his best advice for action cell phone photography.
Townsend and a crew of devoted locals attempt the Eastern King of Backcountry Skiing.
A minivan trip through Norway and the unusual origins of a homegrown adventure-sports business.
Among the vast mountain ridges and jagged peaks of Chamonix a crew sets out to connect with the mountain and find Félicité.
Sanitas Brewing’s new hoppy ale is the perfect combination of bitter hops and sweet peach flavors.
The comfort that washes over my nervous system while I sit in my office is like the antonym of powder panic
Headed to après? Of course you are. Check out TINCUP's new rye whiskey while you're there.
From sailing fjord to fjord to summits with views of the sea, the experiences on sail Norway's Lyngen and Finnmark Trip put the "No Way!" in Norway.
No matter where you find yourself, skiing is the universal language.
The goals are fewer fatalities among snow science professionals and more options for recreational skiers.
The Ski.com Dream Job Hires Andrew Muse, Ashley LaMarre, and Kicker the Adventure Dog reflect on a week of awesome in a classic Colorado ski town.
A beer that first defies, then meets, expectations.
Idaho Springs’ Westbound and Down Brewpub cleaned up at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival, as did four other mountain town breweries.
Sample Idaho powder and above-treelike skiing courtesy of Sun Valley Heli Ski.
Sun Valley Guides is looking back on its first year with a lot of happy clients
For the first time in two decades, a backcountry cabin has opened on public lands outside of Breckenridge, Colo.
“An ill-fated explorer finds himself marooned on a desolate planet. Alone with his thoughts, he is caught between a sandy reality and snowy hallucinations of winters past.”
In search of high-speed adventure, Aspen native Baker Boyd and Whistler local Ian Morrison head out on a road trip from Munich, Germany to the Austrian Alps, home to some of the best freeride terrain in Europe. From the minute they hit the Autobahn, the duo has one mission: Charge.
Mike Wiegele Heli-Skiing celebrates half a century of classic powder skiing and making dreams come true in the mountains of British Columbia.
Behind-the-scenes photos from the Bella Coola segment of Warren Miller Entertainment's "Timeless."
From the thrill-seeking addict to the self-absorbed narcissist, skiing can expose relationship dynamics before it's too late.