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Ski Test in Pictures
All the skiing and debauchery of Ski Test 2012 at Snowbird, Utah, captured for posterity.
Why We Test at Snowbird
SKI Magazine wraps up a week of testing skis at our favorite venue.
Best Puffy Coats
Puffy jackets have come a long way since being mocked ruthlessly by Ralphie’s little brother in “A Christmas Story.” Now, they’re engineered to be warmer, lighter and more stylish than ever before. We found eight that stood out from the crowd.
The 10th: Vail's new mountain restaurant is a hit
Great skier cuisine—and they don’t overlook your kids.
Countdown to European X Games: Catching up with Kaya Turski
We chatted with Kaya before Euro X about success, support and rollerblading in Shanghai.
Steve Romeo, 1971-2012
Remembering a guy who simply loved to ski.
Southern Comfort: Durango
Updated amenities and a revived spirit can’t take away this mountain’s old soul.
Southern Comfort: Silverton
Colorado’s toughest mountain puts skiers through the wringer—and hardly pampers them when she’s done.
Southern Comfort: Wolf Creek
All you’ll find at this small, unadorned roadside ski hill is snow...and tons of it.
Southern Comfort: Telluride
It isn’t the alps, but it sure feels like it. Big mountain. Quaint village. Great food. The works.
What Happens at Ski Test…
...stays at ski test, but we can let you in on some stuff.
A Greener Groomer
EcoGroomer claims its new grooming machines can save 20 million gallons of fuel by 2020. Intrigued? You should be.
Europe’s Five Stars, Part 5: Garmisch, Germany
Can you count the continent’s best resorts on one hand? Maybe not, but you could make a pretty good start. Five countries, five landmark resorts that define the European experience. American skiers, beware: The spells they cast may enthrall you forever.
Europe’s Five Stars, Part 4: Cortina, Italy
Can you count the continent’s best resorts on one hand? Maybe not, but you could make a pretty good start. Five countries, five landmark resorts that define the European experience. American skiers, beware: The spells they cast may enthrall you forever.
Europe’s Five Stars, Part 3: Chamonix, France
Can you count the continent’s best resorts on one hand? Maybe not, but you could make a pretty good start. Five countries, five landmark resorts that define the European experience. American skiers, beware: The spells they cast may enthrall you forever.
Europe’s Five Stars, Part 2: St. Anton, Austria
Can you count the continent’s best resorts on one hand? Maybe not, but you could make a pretty good start. Five countries, five landmark resorts that define the European experience. American skiers, beware: The spells they cast may enthrall you forever.
Europe's Five Stars, Part 1: Zermatt, Switzerland
Can you count the continent's best resorts on one hand? Maybe not, but you could make a pretty good start. Five countries, five landmark resorts that define the European experience. American skiers, beware: The spells they cast may enthrall you forever.
Riding Dirty Down the Powder Highway
Getting deep in British Columbia with a crew of old hotdoggers.
Where to ski this weekend: 3-10/11
Awesome weekend skiing in Snowbird, Utah.
Secrets of Kicking Horse
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, BC, has few lifts, and it's not known for nightlife, lodging, shopping or even ease of access. What it is known for is a lot of dramatic, serious terrain. A few tips to maximize your trip.
Heli-Bumping at North Cascade Heli
Heli-skiing operations offering lower budget heli-assisted backcountry access.
Ski every day—and take the stairs at the office
Hey, desk potatoes: Little lifestyle changes can add up.
B.C. Blitz Part I: Purcell Mountain Lodge
A skier has one trip to prove the worth of British Columbia to his friends. No pressure.
Curd Your Enthusiasm
It’s poo-TEEN—you silly whore.
Spring Means Deep Snow, Cheap Tickets
It’s a buyer’s market for lift tickets, as resorts scramble to make revenue hay while the spring sun shines.
Catskiing Colorado
These three Colorado catskiing ops will have you swimming in powder.
Bode Miller Sidelined
Miller characteristically tries to ski through the pain—and uncharacteristically looks forward to racing next year.
Will there be a test for altitude sickness?
Research: Your genes might make you feel low when heading high.
Midwinter Gear: Five Things You Need
It's time to treat yourself to something nice. Here are a few of the coolest ski-related items we've found all season.
The Best Indie Skis
Dozens of new ski companies have sprouted in the last decade. Are they making good skis? Last spring, we went to Aspen to find out. The answer is yes, and here are our favorites.
Ski-Through Starbucks Keeps Squaw Skiers Caffeinated
Your venti non-fat, no-frills, upside-down mochachino is ready at the second window. Please ski forward.
2013 Test Skis: The Field is Set
Ski Mag is ready to head for Snowbird for our annual five-day ski test. Here’s what manufacturers have entered. May the best skis win.
Stylish and Sustainable Were The Buzzwords at this year’s SIA Snow Show
The second annual RECLAIM Project spotlights innovative, functional and eco-conscious trends in technical apparel and pits three budding fashion designers against the clock and each other to create a “green” masterpiece.
Utah Senate Pushes Seven-Resort Interconnect
Utah politicians cast their vote to connect Canyons and Solitude ski resorts. But what does it really mean for skiers?
Behind the Scenes of the 2012 Red Bull Cold Rush
What it takes to put on an event like the Red Bull Cold Rush.
Ten Years After: The 2002 Salt Lake Olympics
What came of the games.
Riding Dirty Down the Powder Highway
Getting deep in British Columbia with a crew of old hotdoggers.
Kirkwood the Third Tahoe resort in Vail's Empire
Tahoe becomes the new battleground in the resort industry.
Vail Resorts to buy Kirkwood
Tahoe the new battleground in the resort industry.
Experts: Avalanche Danger High in ‘Outlier Year’
More experience skiers, not newbies, getting into trouble.
Experts: avalanche danger high in rare outlier year
New twist: More experience skiers, not newbies, getting into trouble
Featured Video: Glowing Man by Jacob Sutton
Late night powder turns while sporting a light suit? Yes, please.
Dream Town: Durango
Long term ski town living takes more than just access to pow and a few cheap bars. Which is why we think we could settle down in Durango for awhile.
Pow Day at Eldora Mountain Resort – Feb 3rd
Due to the 24" dump in the foothils of Colorado, we decided to move the Skiing Mag office to Eldora Mountain Resort
Arapahoe Basin Opening Day 2011
Opening Day at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Colorado.
Backcountry Packs
Why endure an ill-suited pack? Get organized and stay safe, comfortably. haul these packs up the hill; they’ll carry you through the day.
Need to get in shape? Less just might be more.
Good news for procrastinators, the overworked and the overbooked—kind of.
Powder Cures Wine Hangovers
Nothing like fresh snow and the afterglow of Valentine's Day.
Josh Dueck's Incredible Sit-Ski Backflip
Paraplegic skier Josh Dueck amazes and inspires by landing the first-ever sit-ski backflip.
$150 Million Before the First Toilet Flushes
The Atlantic's Derek Thompson takes an inside look at Whistler, Vail, and the economics of the mega-resort.
Nothing Lame About This Olympic Downhill
Sochi downhill's character—plenty of vert, huge jumps—shines despite conservative course-set in initial test drive.
The (New Mexican) Chile Special
Or why skiing and spicy food have the same effect on your brain.
Face It, There Are Things Aspen Does Better Than Any Other Ski Town
While no one in Aspen has a problem with indulgence, there’s no shortage of hardcore skiing either
Aspen institutes three-drink policy at mid-mountain Cloud Nine Bistro
In other news, Ski Co. considers outlawing powder days.
What do you love?
Yeah, we all love skiing. Obviously. That’s why we’re here. For the face shots and the glory and the self-congratulatory après stories. But it’s really the little things that make it.
Free Tools To Keep You Safe From Avalanches
As we all rejoice about the recent storms that have brought snow to the Mountain West, The National Ski Patrol and Utah Avalanche Center are encouraging everyone who slides on snow to understand the risks.
The Snowiest Resorts of the Season So Far
The ten snowiest resorts in North America at this point in the season. All numbers are as of February 10.
Julian Carr's Europe
Pro skier Julian Carr is a hustler. So far this season, he's skied in South America (back in August), Utah, Montana, and Switzerland, and pimped his headwear/apparel brand, Discrete, at trade shows in Denver, Salt Lake, and Munich, Germany. He just sent us these shots from his last few weeks in Europe.
New Snow Forecasting Website
A new website for obsessive weather dorks. Yeah, that'd be us.
Find a Beacon
A breakdown of new transceivers. Just be sure your rescue skills are as up-to-date.
Heli-Skiing With Options
Build-your-own flexible heli-skiing trip with British Columbia's Selkirk-Tangiers
More Fun with Ted and the FIS
In which the three-time World Cup GS champ finds out he’s actually faster on the skis he’s been complaining about.
Nordic Extreme
Even Nordic skiers recognize a need to make their sport more exciting.
Webisodes Worth Watching
Serial webisodes are so hot right now. Here are a few that don’t suck.
Live like a President in Beaver Creek
Gerard Ford was the longest living president. Maybe his sweet Beaver Creek mountain home helped. Now you can sleep there, too.
Tracking out mountain art in Steamboat
Like crop circles? Here's winter's version
The Flyin Ryan Hawks Legacy
Hawks' core principles spawn a foundation for young freeskiers.
Greetings from Mongolia
Writer Evelyn Spence's first impressions of Mongolian skiing.
Exercising the Powder Day Clause
With twenty-four inches in 24 hours at Eldora Mountain Resort, we sure as hell weren't going into the office.
Skiers Vs. Snowboarders: Who Gets Hurt More?
The American Journal of Sports Medicine sets the record straight.