Here’s What You’re Missing If You Never Ski the Midwest
The season's pass is only 99 buckaroos, and they’ve got a great pop selection at the checkout counter.
The season's pass is only 99 buckaroos, and they’ve got a great pop selection at the checkout counter.
John Falkiner’s skiing resume is unparalleled. The UIAGM International Mountain Guide was at the vanguard of the extreme skiing movement in the '80s.
The IKON Pass doles out access to some of the world’s deepest resorts, allowing you to walk through an RFID gate to the goods.
Fall storms have whitened the landscape across the mountain West, blanketing slopes and facilitating early openings. Here’s where you can click in.
His first attempt to climb and ski the 55-degree Sphinx didn’t pan out. But the second time’s the charm.
One writer finds encouragement and camaraderie with other underrepresented skiers on an outing with the BIPOC Mountain Collective.
An album about self-loathing, revenge, falling in love, and falling apart ties back to a life of outdoor adventure.
To help make the ski industry greener, the company is releasing trade secrets to anyone who wants them
At a fraction of the cost to install and operate, these surface lifts serve curious beginners and seasoned lifers alike.
Lake Louise may no longer be on the women's World Cup schedule, but Mont Tremblant likely will be.
Skiing's increased popularity has led more resorts to charge for parking. Here's how to navigate the lots at 10 West Coast ski areas.
These skis cut through the hard stuff like a hot knife through butter.
We’ve always wondered how Flylow thinks up out-of-bounds names so we called up the owner and asked.
Senior skiers prop up the industry, and at Colorado's Copper Mountain, they roll deep.
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The reintroduction of wolves in Colorado is fueling complicated emotions and questions about skier-wildlife interactions.
One newly minted ski grandma embraces snowy outings with her two granddaughters and all the moments she gets to relive and cherish.
Overwhelmed by expensive parking passes? This list is for you.
With a triple-dip La Niña cycle bearing down on us this winter, a look into the recent past seems like a promising way to chase powder, just this once.
The old-school tomes have been forecasting winters for over 200 years with varying degrees of success.
The expanse of the West Coast means unique microclimates at resorts. Know before you go to choose the right ski for the conditions.
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The highly anticipated Zermatt-Cervino downhill races have been canceled for both the men and women.
After years of being relegated to retro closing day attire, the no-joke ski onesie is back.
These tips from a local will loop you into everything you need to know for the perfect Whistler Blackcomb experience
And 20 other random thoughts from SKI readers from our 2023 Resort Survey.
In just his third World Cup in almost two years, Ford jumped from 26th to sixth in the first GS of the season.
With Season Eqpt, Pollard returns to the basics with skis that focus on broad-application versatility.
Jackson Hole’s very own Kai Jones earns a major award nod for his three TGR movie segments.
One lift, serving one intermediate run, will open this weekend, kicking off the winter ski season in Colorado.
When you want it all and are not willing to compromise, look to these well-rounded ski areas, the best of the best in the country.
The short answer is yes. The long answer is a little more nuanced.
First Chair Brian has been first in the lift line for nearly every Alta powder day in the last 14 years.
Last season, Daron brought Dreyson on his first Alaskan heli trip, and Warren Miller chronicled the journey for their latest film Daymaker. Spoiler alert: they both rip.
In Warren Miller’s latest release "Daymaker," Pete McAfee scores big with Mike Wiegele.
It’s the little, forgettable things that make the difference between a good trip and a bad one
In this latest episode of The Fifty, Townsend sends his 37th classic descent with the whole family in tow.
Folksy Whitewater, B.C. has all the elements of the next big destination ski resort, except for the desire to become one.
The FWT just released its 2023 athlete roster. Here's who we have our eyes on.
‘The Last Chairlift,’ the iconic author’s most recent major novel, is a sweeping family saga about sexual identity, risk, and the storied history of Aspen, Colorado
Your guide to voting on national, state, and local levels this November
Ski-obsessed Redditors, with a poll and all, speculate which Colorado resort will be the first to spin its lifts for the 2022-’23 season.
No matter how many fancy new materials we invent, it's still hard to beat the performance and popularity of simple wool.
When ski racers hit the deck, it’s often not pretty. But somehow, they find a way to battle their way back.
Testing skis and winter gear is hard work (just ask our boot testers)—but someone's gotta do it.
Wintry parking lots and cumbersome ski gear have finally met their match
Over the course of last season, this touring shell impressed us with a combination of serious weight savings and surprising durability
Six testers spent three months checking out the coolest new airbag tech to hit the market. Spoiler: it lives up to the hype.
This lightweight, storm-resistant puffy earned an Editor’s Choice award. Here’s everything you need to know about it.
We’ve never encountered a zero-degree puffy this light and packable
Frozen digits are the worst. These gloves won't let it come to that.
As a professional leisure athlete, Katie Burrell has a lot of advice—listen up.
Shopping responsibly isn’t easy. We asked an expert for help.
Season-long ski programs offer little skiers the routine and consistency they need to succeed.
This year the U.S. will host the most World Cup events in history. Stream them all live on Outside.
In northwestern Montana, a once unheard of little burg has become a symbol of the quality-of-life crisis confronting ski towns everywhere.
Long a place with tons of potential, Maine’s Saddleback has finally hit its stride after five years in limbo.
After professional snowboarder Kimmy Fasani’s diagnosis and recovery of stage 3 breast cancer, she and husband Chris Benchetler want to give back.
The results are in! Did your favorite East Coast ski area make the cut? Here are the results of the 2023 Reader Resort Survey.
The rankings are live! See where your favorite Western resorts landed in the 2023 SKI Magazine Resort Guide.
When the megaresorts are sucking the life out of your ski vacation, look to a place that values its local vibe.
When you need to stretch the dollar, skip the megas and seek out the East's smaller ski areas, where you get more bang for your buck.
From chutes and couloirs to rock bands and knee-quivering vert, these resorts never disappoint skiers on the hunt for a challenge.
In a world where good customer service is harder and harder to find, these resorts feel like a home away from home.
Heat-lamp burgers be damned: These ski resorts set the standard for delicious dining both on and off the slopes.
These resorts are unequivocally loved by the people who visit year after year—locals and out-of-towners alike.
Pack your fat skis and snorkel when you visit these 10 ski areas known for their copious dumps and powder days.
After powder skiing, we'd argue that après-ski is the best part of our sport. Heres where you can find the best in the East.
If you want to spend more time on the slopes than in the car, head for these ski resorts that are just a stone's throw away from major hubs.
Skiers gotta sleep. These are the resorts with the best beds in the West.
You can never guarantee the perfect ski day for your littles, but you can sway the odds in your favor by heading to one of these resorts.
The expertly manicured slopes at these ski areas keep corduroy junkies coming back for more all season long.
When you're chasing pow or looking for a quick ski weekend, these 10 resorts make it easy to maximize your slope time.
Resort destinations with more character than most are what make a ski trip feel like true vacation experience.
Outdoor patios, rockin' pubs, parking-lot parties, oh my! These ski resorts have the best post-skiing vibes.
When après-ski turns into après-après-ski, these resorts have you covered.
Book a trip to one of these ski areas and rest assured that they've got your back.
We know that skiing is expensive. These 10 Western resorts at least give you a great bang for buck.
When you've got energy left over for the bar scene after a bomber day on the hill, here are the resorts you'd best find yourself at.
A good lift system translates to more vertical, which means more skiing for you. These resorts have the fastest lift networks.