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Winter on Winter: Coming Home
Whoever said, “you can never go home again” clearly wasn’t a skier.
Halfpipe, Women's Ski Jumping to be Included at 2014 Olympics
The IOC voted to include the two events at the Sochi Olympics.
Next Year's AT Skis and Bindings
This week we're at Aspen Highlands testing next year's AT skis and bindings. Here's a look behind the scenes at the ski test, and a peek at some 2011-12 goods.
Stockholm, a City of Islands
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Stockholm, a City of Islands
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Where to Ski This Weekend: Colorado
Colorado's had one of it's best seasons yet. And with recent dumps at Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, Beaver Creek and Copper Mountain, winter's not ending any time soon.
Best Value Trip: Brighton, UT
Brighton doesn’t have five-star cuisine on fine china plates, a raging après scene or granite counters in the bathrooms, but it still delivers the goods.
History of the World Cup
One August in the Andes, a ski writer, inspired by the world’s top bike race, changed ski competition forever.
Spring Photo Contest
Send in your best spring skiing photos, win a HD Drift POV Camera.
Spring Photo Contest: Official Rules
The rules of the spring photo contest.
Skiers of the Year
These are the skiers we've had our eyes on this winter, from X Games gold medalists, and the queen of big mountain skiing, to the two-million-foot man.
New Remains Found at Aspen Archaeological Site
Scientists find human remains, possible evidence of skiing during excavation at Snowmass.
Julia Mancuso's World Cup Victory
Julia Mancuso arrives at this weekend’s season-ending U.S. National Championships in Winter Park, Colorado fresh off the success of her first World Cup victory in four years in what was on paper the second-best season of her career.
Ski Team Self Edit
A behind-the-scenes look at World Cup racing.
Dialing in the Dawn Patrol
If you want to ski powder and still hold down some semblance of a real job you're going to have to get up early. Backcountry guide/dawn patroller/employed dude Zahan Billimoria told us how to do dawn patrol right.
The Tahoe Snowpocalypse
Snow in Tahoe fell for over a week straight— Squaw Valley broke its all-time snowfall total by reaching over 690 inches. Kirkwood had to dig out some of their lifts. Sierra-at-Tahoe had bottomless powder, everywhere. Then, the sun came out. Here's what the biggest storm in decades looked like.
Springtime in the Mountains
Don't throw the boards into storage just yet. March, April, and even May (if you ski at Mt. Bachelor) are the best months to get great deals on lodging, lift tickets, and equipment, all while curating a gnarly goggle tan. Sun, brews, music, and costumes are what make spring skiing the next best alternative to an epic powder day. Here's where to close out yet another great season of shredding.
Silver Couloir Dawn Patrol
Last week, a couple Skiing Magazine staffers decided to make some turns before work. They bagged the Silver Couloir, a steep, 2,500 foot stripe down the northeast face of Buffalo Mountain in Silverthorne, Colorado. Conditions were all time for this classic Summit County line, they found blue skies and buttery, boot-top powder. Not a bad way to start the day.
Getting Deep in the Dolomites
Skiing in Italy has historically been all about racing. But now, thanks to a growing group of big mountain and telemark skiers, it’s starting to look a little different. We sent an editor to the Dolomites to see how a big mountain comp goes down, Italian style.
Ski Photography Pointers From Grant Gunderson
Grant Gunderson is one of the most recognized ski photographers in the industry. Cover shots and photography contest wins adorn his resume, along with some of the most stunning images in the world of skiing. Here are some of his tips for getting the shot.
The Beyond-Bro Trip
In which Skiing’s editor investigates whether a proven guys-weekend destination might also be a good place for a guy with a family in tow.
Beer Test Video
We've got an all-encompassing mountain microbrew finder coming your way on Skiing Interactive. Check out this video from our beer test, and see the great lengths we went to to fully understand ski town beers.
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Party in the Tetons
Skiing editor Sam Bass reports from Mountain Fest at Jackson Hole.
Northern Sweden: A Winter Wonderland
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Where to Ski this Weekend: March 25-27
Snow is still flying across the country. Plus, plenty of resorts are hosting music, festivals, and events. The skiing is good just about everywhere. Get out there.
Skiing Through College
Contrary to popular belief, you can ski your way through college and still earn a degree. Just join a collegiate ski team. By Ari Cohen.
Top Five Pocket Snacks For Skiers
This question just might be one of the seven wonders of the food world: What is the optimal snack to pack so I don’t have to stop for lunch on a powder day, that doesn’t weigh me down, smooch, or melt in my pocket? The answer is that just as skis have gotten wider, on-slope snacks have also improved, moving past dry protein bars and sweaty string cheese. If you’ve upgraded your gear in the last year, then it’s also time to upgrade the snack selection. Start with these five snacks, each available for under $2 per serving.
Where Now: Saddleback Maine
Big-mountain skiing meets little-mountain attitude.
Sweden's Wild Powder
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Lange Girls: Behind the Scenes
When Bob Lange developed the first Lange Ski Boot in 1962, he revolutionized ski-boot technology. But he really won attention in 1970, when he introduced the Lange Girls. Here's the back story, plus how to get your own Lindsey Vonn Lange Girl poster. Story by Tom Winter.
Springtime Shredding
Spring-skiing deals abound in Jackson Hole, Park City, and Keystone.
Best Burgers in Ski Country
Athletes and editors' picks for the best patties.
Deep snowpack in the west, thanks to… meteors?
The SNOTEL network presents valuable data for skiers, and relies on technology called meteor burst communication to gather that data.
Eliassen and Pettit Crowned Champs at Red Bull's Cold Rush
Grete Eliassen and Sean Pettit were crowned overall champions in Silverton, CO. Here are the photos from the event.
Ted Ligety's Training Tips
Ted Ligety just claimed his third Audi FIS Alpine World Cup giant slalom title, becoming the first American to do so. Here's his step-by-step pre-season training plan so that you can win like he does.
How to be a World-Traveling Snow Chaser
For each of the past six years, Evans Parent has hit the road for a three-month powder mission, blogging along the way. He slowed down for a minute to share tips on how to follow in his tracks around the world. By Olivia Dwyer.
Our Best Tricks and Tips: On the Hill
Our favorite tips and strategies for maximizing your precious time on snow.
The Hot Chicks of SIA
This year's Snowsports Industries America trade show brings you the best new gear and the hottest chicks in the coldest sport.
Phase Two of Julbo's Glen Session
Ever wanted to ski with Glen Plake? This season, Julbo can help you with that.
Rahlves Banzai Series
Think racing a skiercross course down natural terrain sounds like fun? Four-time Olympian Daron Rahlves does.
Where to Ski This Weekend: Oregon and Washington
Mt. Baker, Mt. Bachelor, and Crystal Mountain are enjoying consistently deep days. There's still winter yet.
Northern Sweden: A Winter Wonderland
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Sweden's Wild Powder
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Ski Guide & Tips
The concise, revised compendium of favorite tips and strategies for maximizing your precious time on snow. Will there be a quiz? Yes. Every time you go skiing.
Our Best Tricks and Tips: Family
Here's what you need to know about skiing with a family.
Freeskiing World Tour Wraps at Snowbird
Snowbird hosted the Subaru Freeskiing World Tour finals this weekend. Angel Collinson and Drew Tabke nabbed top honors. By Jesse Ambrogi-Yanson.
Want to go Heli Skiing?
Skiing Interactive has partnered with Chugach Powder Guides and EpicQuest, and they want to send you heli skiing. How? Read more to find out.
Ski Longer with Daylight Savings
With the extra sunlight thanks to springing forward, many resorts have extended their hours of operation.
St. Patrick's Day Parties
In ski towns, St. Paddy's Day is synonymous with green beer and going big. Here are some of the best places to ski AND get your Irish on this Thursday.
Five Secrets for Skiing Whistler-Blackcomb
Whistler-Blackcomb has some of the best skiing in North America. But it's a big, sprawling resort, with an equally intense party scene. Here are five tips—and one local's secret—for navigating Whistler like a pro.
Three Inbounds "Heli" Runs
All skiers should have the chance to feel what it’s like to heli-ski. But if you don’t have the dough or can’t make the trip to a heli-pad this year show up to one of these resorts on a powder day, wait patiently in the dark with the locals, and seize your chance to be one of the first to slice through some of the most sought after lift-accessed terrain in the world.
Where to Ski This Weekend: March 11-13
Southern Colorado and New England got slammed by big storms including a 28 inch dump at Silverton and 26 at Whiteface. Winter isn’t giving up yet.
Can You Work out Too Much?
Maybe. But don't turn on the TV and settle onto your couch just yet.
Six Spring Softshells
Spring skiing is almost here, which means it's time to ditch the puffy and switch to a light softshell. Here are some of our favorites.
Skip Work, Ski Powder
How to be a ski bum and keep your corporate job, including the five best cities for skiers and ten tips for power chasing.
UPDATED: Sunshine Village Employees Sue Resort After Staff Firings
A standard ski patrol safety procedure has resulted in a lawsuit from four fired Sunshine Village ski resort employees, with the growing controversy creating a rift between management and employees during the middle of the ski season.
Lindsey Vonn Grabs Three World Cup Titles
Vonn wins the super-combined, downhill and super-G titles in Tarvisio, Italy, as the U.S. Women go 1-2-4 in Super G.
Win a Heli-Skiing Trip with Warren Miller Entertainment
Shredding over 50,000 vertical feet of fresh powder in Girdwood Alaska sounds pretty sweet, right?
Top 5 Secrets of Stratton Mountain
A skier's guide to the ins and outs of Stratton Mountain, VT.
What's in Your Pack?
Bottom line, there are some things you must take with you into the backcountry. Here are ten things that you definitely need, plus a few extras that'll make your day much better.
Gear of the Week: Ortovox Freerider Woman's
Girls go big too, so Ortovox designed the 22-liter Freerider to keep up.
Deer Valley: Not Just for Your Parents Anymore
Yes, Deer Valley has probably earned the nickname “Bambi-Basin” for it's prevalence of soft-core skiers and neatly manicured trails. But, if you know where to look, you’ll find some steep, challenging terrain at the resort best known for its corduroy. We're here to help.
Jetpack Skiing
Why wait in a lift line when you could use your jetpack?
The State of the Slopes
Have our predictions for this winter's snowfall stood the test of time?
Where to Ski this Weekend: Your Local Hill
Forget long drives, expensive resorts, and agro locals. This weekend it’s all about the hometown hill. These are some of our favorites.
North American Freesking Championships
After a storm delay, the North American Freeskiing Championships wrapped up Monday at Kirkwood. Kirkwood local Josh Daiek upset the men's field to win. On the women's side, Angel Collinson, the current tour leader, came out on top again. Here's what the competition looked like.
Stamina Skiing
Questioning how tough you are? Got something to prove? These races will put you to the test. Here are some of the most intense skiing events out there. Be prepared, your competition might be wearing a diaper.
Gear of the Week: Liberty Double Helix
Liberty introduces stealth rocker to the Double Helix. Skis become sneakily easy to ski.
Your Favorite Skis of the Year
Different skis are good for different people, but every year there are always a few pairs that everyone seems to be obsessed with. Here are the most popular skis of the season, the one's you've been searching on our site, googling, stalking on Steep and Cheap, and raving about. And, to stoke the fires, the one ski coming out next year that's already creating major buzz.
Sweetgrass Production's "Solitare"
Sweetgrass Productions isn't your average film company. Instead of shooting urban jibs and heli-fueled big mountain lines, they've made a name for themselves by filming in-depth portraits of human-powered ski culture, with a side of pow shots (see their last film "Signatures"). They've spent the past two seasons in South America shooting their 2011 production, "Solitare." Here's a behind the scenes look.
The Life of a Legend
Leif Borgeson, the snow safety director at Arapahoe Basin, and the Chuck Norris of snow science, passed away recently. Calling him a legend isn’t an overstatement.
Where to Ski this Weekend: February 25-27
Storm skiing is back in season. Snow is on the ground and in the forecast. If you're looking for soft turns this weekend you've got options: California, Utah, Washington, and Idaho are all looking good.
Ski Bums Never Say Die
Salomon Freeski TV follows a group of ski bums in Whitewater, B.C. as they hunt for powder, drive with their boots on, and make sidecountry laps. Sound like your ski buddies? Probably, except these guys are all over 70.
Ted Ligety Skis to GS Gold
A strong second run put Ligety on top of the podium at FIS World Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.
Why You Should Head South to Ski
Typically, the best advice for finding uncharted ski terrain is to "go west." But as columnist Tom Winter describes, at this time of year, the best advice is to "go south." He offers tips on where to ski in Chile and Argentina.
Why Snow is Back for the West Coast
How the weather switched gears.
Ode to Cat Drivers
One reader's story of faith lost and found, ski bum economics, and the weird stuff you find on the night shift.
Do-it-Yourself Shot-Ski
Everyone should have a shot-ski at their disposal. They're versatile, classy, and always appropriate. And, best of all, easy to make. Follow these simple steps to group-drinking greatness.