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The youngest competitor at the Swatch Skiers Cup is going big.

Every true ski bum has one: That go-to spot that holds snow, even on the most desperate days.

This mountain was made for those who like to hike for big lines in patrol-controlled terrain.

The North American and European competitors will have to wait until at least Wednesday to huck their meat in Switzerland.

Because who doesn't love a good bump session—and ditching I-70 early.

Western State Colorado University’s Alpine Ski Team has been reinstated and is thirsty for glory.

Because you don't want to send a ski torpedoing down the slope getting first tracks without you.

Steamboat serves up dry pow and sweet trees without any attitude. Go get some.

If storms are settling here, book your ticket, because when it’s on in the Dolomites there is no more beautiful place to ski.

Whistler Blackcomb is a leader in every aspect of the skiing experience.

Those who claim trade shows are boring have clearly never been to SIA. Bring forth the character.

Where to ski in Utah—for your first time.

A broken ski pole in the backcountry can be devastating. But here's an easy fix.

A new series of ski film shorts by DPS Cinematic features storm-chasing and deep-powder riding.

Proceeds from this online fundraiser will support the son and partner of the late freeskiing great as well as the charitable organization he founded, Alpine Initiatives.

Visiting Seattle and need a quick fix? Read this.

Setting a bootpack is as simple as hiking up hill with skis on your back, but doing it efficiently can leave you some gas in the tank for another lap.

Test your mettle in this skimo race outside of Crested Butte, Colorado.

It’s maybe not as steep and scary as some other legendary spots in the Alps, but it’s an expansive playground with the opportunity to head off-piste for massive lines.

Because it's not cool to let your skins flap around like a wet Band-Aid.

This is authentic northern BC skiing, rich in friendly locals.

Powder’s 7,000 acres of inbounds and backcountry terrain—accessed by lifts, cats, and even a shuttle bus—see a scant 107,000 annual skier visits.

Don’t let complacency and ignorance put you in avalanche-prone areas.

Represent Skiing Magazine and the best gear brands on the road this winter.

No matter your pleasure, these three ski areas are within about 2 hours from Boston Logan airport.

Breckenridge, Colorado: Huge, clean jumps, creative rails, and a 22-foot superpipe. But there's more than just a terrain park.

Skiers Stefan Häusl and Björn Heregger pay homage to unforgettable moments tree skiing in pristine European powder.

If you need to be convinced to go to Aspen, you should take up snowshoeing.

The Colorado Mountain School's Mike Alkaitis shares tips on how to de-ice skins while backcountry skiing.

The proving ground of the recently deceased big-mountain artist Andreas Fransson will scare the merde out of you.

Though it has the honor of being Colorado’s snowiest resort, Wolf Creek remains a small-town hill with a local cult following.

The Colorado Mountain School's Mike Alkaitis shares tips on how to do a proper kick turn while backcountry skiing.

They don’t call it Squallywood for nothing.

We partnered with Dynastar to send a lucky winner (and guest) to ski at Snowbird and win a ton of free gear. Enter here.

This off-the- beaten-path Tahoe resort offers the most reliably abundant snowfall in a region that can be feast or famine.

Big Sky, Montana, is out to prove that, like girlfriends, other resorts are lying if they tell you otherwise.

Too many people drive by Denver’s closest skiing because it seems too close to be true.

Resort skinning takes off.

The must-hit classic on every red-blooded skier’s bucket list.

Because after a day of skiing, brews just hit the spot.

What do you do when powder doesn’t pan out? It rarely happens at magical Red Mountain, B.C. But when it does, well, we are skiers. We’ll find the joy.

Skiing in Greece? Yup! And the Gods smiled.

Eric Pollard and his dog find freshies.

Because amazing ski photos ought to be shared.

An uphill-skiing noob tests her mettle at Arapahoe Basin’s Rise & Shine Rando series.

We brought our snorkels to Lake Louise’s Skoki Lodge and found way more than deep snow.

We brought our snorkels to Lake Louise’s Skoki Lodge and found way more than deep snow.

We chatted with pro skier Chris Waddell about his inspiration, his plans for winter, and what it's like living in Utah.

Because ski shops need shop rats to do all kinds of grunt work. And we want to reward them.

Whether you ski at resorts or in the backcountry, there's no such thing as a completely controlled mountain environment. So be your own weather and snow forecaster to stay safe.

Thanks to World Cup vet and Hahnenkamm champ Daron Rahlves, the world’s ballsiest brand of ski racing doesn’t take place on some obscure European piste, but in California. Welcome to the Rahlves Banzai Tour.

Click the image to explore Grete's go-to spots at Utah's Brighton ski area.

Big-mountain skier Chris Davenport finds steep lines and narrow couloirs in Norway.

In a new web series, see how the pioneering big mountain skier Chris Davenport's career has evolved.

Seven camps to make you a better skier.

It's what you don't know about legal marijuana that will get you into trouble on the slopes.

Point your compass North and East to the lofty steeps of the right coast’s largest resort.

Having practical, dependable gear can help lessen risks and increase fun in the backcountry.

When you’re planning a ski trip, use this scoop to beat the airlines at their own game.

A married, father of three kids chose to pursue a post-SEAL career as a professional skier after a 17-year hiatus from the mountains

Crappy diem? Throw on a trash brag and seize it.

When Bob Lange developed the plastic ski boot in 1962 he knew he was onto something good. In 1970, the first Lange girl poster was released, and ski boots suddenly became sexy.

One of the nation’s most historic race trails, dropping from the summit of Massachusetts’s highest peak, was almost lost forever. Then a group of dedicated locals stepped in to keep the Thunderbolt legend alive. And have some fun doing it.

We hung out with pro skier Sierra Quitiquit to talk about living in Utah, her plans for the winter, and choosing between skiing and modeling.

Taos Ski Valley has been a purist’s dream—a hardcore skier’s mountain run by a family that hiked the steeps and resisted corporate schlock. But with a new owner and big developments on the horizon, can this sacred space hold on to that authentic soul?

Injured twice in two years, skier Eric Pollard talks blood, guts, and not backing down.

You need to know what you’re getting into when accessing the goods at resorts or in the backcountry.

The three most important pre-season exercises you should do now.

Click the numbers and FYI below to explore Stevens Pass.

Here are the ski resorts that have won the race to open.

Big-mountain skier Dean Cummings shares tips and his inspiration for steep skiing.

With few places to sleep at the hill, the ski areas of the Pacific Northwest foster a tight- knit community of skiers who believe the best slopeside accommodations roll in on four wheels.

The pioneering freeskier on fatherhood, snowboarding, and nearly losing his leg.

JP Auclair and Andreas Fransson were caught in an avalanche on South America’s Mount Cochrane on Monday, September 29, 2014.

Sally Francklyn reports from the unicorn-packed world premiere in Boulder, Colorado. It was not your average ski-film showing.

Save cash now to slay pow later.

Hunter Mortensen’s tips for ripping the alpine and lower gladed terrain on Breckenridge's Peak 6.

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