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A French restaurant with 10 tables, lake views, and delicious wild blueberry tarts.

The best breakfast spot in town.

A BBQ place in downtown Mammoth.

The best food you'll ever find inside a gas station.

The Norwegian who, in 2008, accidentally broke the world record for highest cliff jump is back with the record for world's ugliest crash. It's all on video. Don't watch if you're squeamish.

Lars Chickering-Ayers is a 22-year-old pro skier who won the 2010 Freeskiing World Championships at Snowbird, Utah, in mid March. We caught up with Lars about his upcoming summit-to-sea expedition in Alaska while riding the Pallavicini Chair at Colorado's A-Basin on a powder day in May.

Aspen, Colorado, and Outside Magazine have teamed up to offer a weekend of adventure June 11-13. Sign up take a road biking clinic with Tyler Hamilton, high-altitude trail running and hiking with pro endurance athletes, and more. Two-night lodging packages start at $99 per person.

A week at B.C.’s legendary Fairy Meadows involving a world-class ski mountaineer, a talented mountain guide, a first descent attempt, and… a regular schmuck who sits behind a desk. Me.

An adorable bed and breakfast that your girlfriend will love.

Book a ski-and-stay package at Mammoth's Westin, which is walking distance to the gondola, and get a $20 tab for après ski drinks.

Located at June Mountain, 20 miles north of Mammoth.

The closest hotel to the ski area.

In June, a Boulder woman will attempt to climb and ski North America's tallest mountain to raise money for and awareness about global hunger.

Whistler Mountain Bike Park—the biggest freeride bike park in North America—is opening for the summer season on May 15. We spoke to Whistler Bike Park's Jeremy Roche about tips on downhill biking, body armor, and the best time to plan a trip.

Pro skier Jeremey Benson offers tips on where to find good backcountry spring skiing in California's Sierra Nevada—from Tioga Pass to Mt. Whitney—as well as insider knowledge on the best local BBQ, hot springs, bike rides, gear shops, and more.

Three friends decided to ski 45 hills in 100 days this season and set off in an RV to attempt their mission. We spoke with Vito Valentenetti when he was in between resorts in Colorado about full moon parties, powder turns, and camping in Walmart parking lots.

Northstar-at-Tahoe's newest hotel.

Kirkwood is off the grid—literally. Go strictly for the skiing.

A new green hotel in South Lake Tahoe.

Located stumbling distance from the bars, casinos, and the Heavenly gondola.

The closest lodging to Alpine Meadows Ski Area.

Thanks to a recent renovation, the Resort at Squaw Creek is one of Tahoe's nicest hotels.

With two locations: On the north shore of Lake Tahoe or at the base of Squaw Valley.

A green hotel in Truckee that has ski lockers, cooking classes, and allows dogs.

Going to South Lake Tahoe to ski and party? Start your night at Fire + Ice.

South Lake Tahoe's best sushi? The Naked Fish.

Located at the base of Squaw Valley, Plump Jack serves local, gourmet, and organic foods.

Find the best breakfast burrito in Tahoe City here.

For steak, lake views, and fruity cocktails, head to Garwoods on Tahoe's north shore, or Riva Grill, on the south shore.

Need a coffee fix in Truckee? Head to Wild Cherries, which is owned by a former Olympic skier.

Find Truckee's best tacos in a hole-in-the-wall behind 7-11.

Over Memorial Day weekend, Telluride, Colorado will host the annual Mountainfilm Festival, a gathering of outdoor and environmental filmmakers, as well as athletes, artists, and more. We spoke to festival director David Holbrooke about the ski films playing at this year’s festival.

Want to practice hucking jumps safely, and without the icy landing? Mammoth Mountain, California, has teamed with Katal Innovations to bring a Katal Landing Pad—a massive, inflatable airbag—to Mammoth from May 22-31.

DIY expert Shawn LaMar shows us how to build your own slopeside beer tube storage system.

If you’re heading on a ski trip to Austria or Switzerland and you don’t want to spend the entire time carving groomers or getting lost on unmarked off-piste runs, pick up a new Freeride Map, which will show you where to find the steeps, powder, glaciers, and more.

North America's original pond crossing competition, Cushing Crossing, coming Sunday, May 9 in Squaw Valley. by Sam DeWitt

Mt. Hood, Oregon, is the place to go for summertime ski camps. And they're not just for kids. We've got details on three great summer ski camps—from park-and-pipe to racing to moguls—at Mt. Hood for all ages.

Winter is just getting started in South America. Before you plan a ski trip to Argentina or Chile, read our 11 tips—on when to go, how to book a guided trip, and where to ski, stay, eat BBQ, and dance to disco. By Brigid Mander.

Arapahoe Basin's East Wall finally opened last week and the mountain is skiing better than it has all season. Here's a look at some of our favorite lines on the East Wall—arguably the best in-bounds terrain Summit County, Colorado has to offer.

Snowbird is the last open resort in Utah. And they're still getting dumped on. Here are the stats: 17 inches in the last 24 hours, 34 inches in the past 48 hours, bringing the season total up to 543 inches.

What do Lindsey Vonn, Jeremy Bloom and Tim Burke have in common? For starters, they have each represented the United States in the winter Olympics and each has a list of accomplishments both extensive and extraordinary. You may not know it, but all three of these celebrated athletes are also advocates for clean competition.

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger hit the slopes at Mammoth this week to participate in an after-school event for children. If we could spend a day skiing with the Austrian Governator, here's what we'd ask him.

If you get a new pair of boots, you should take them to a professional bootfitter to make sure they're completely dialed. But, let's say, for some reason (like you're leaving on a trip tomorrow or you can't afford the bootfitting), you need to heat mold your new ski boot liners yourself. Here's how to do it.

Peas and carrots. Lennon and McCartney. Beer and skiing. Some things were just meant to be.

Thanks to a storm that dropped almost two feet of new snow, Jay Peak, Vermont, reopens today through Sunday. Lift tickets are discounted—and they're throwing in a free lunch. Here are photos of the new snow.

Silverton, Colorado, a town with and ski area with only one chairlift and a renovated milk truck for transportation.

Pro skier Jeremy Benson recently returned from his first ski trip to Europe. Here are five lessons he learned in the steep-skiing mecca of Chamonix, France—from how to ski steeps to why you sometimes need to wear a harness while skiing.

What happens when you put 21 of the world's best freeskiers and 12 top filmmakers together for a contest? The Jon Olsson Super Sessions happens, that's what. The annual competition wrapped up recently in Sweden. Here are the winning videos.

Another storm is hitting the East Coast, with 8 to 15 inches of snow predicted to nail parts of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Jay Peak Resort is reopening on Thursday for one last weekend. Get there before the snow is gone.

A lightweight carbon-fiber helmet. A glove that can pick up a sewing needle. Swedish sunglasses. Kids' rockered skis. Start saving now: You're going to want some of this new gear for next winter's ski season.

We asked you to send us your best photos of spring skiing—and you delivered. Here are our favorite shots submitted by our readers showing spring skiing at its finest. Tell us which shots are your favorite in the comments section below.

In 2006, Roy Tuscany suffered a life-altering spinal injury in a fall on Mammoth Mountain. Four years later, he’s back on skis and helping others return to the slopes through his nonprofit and a partnership with CR Johnson’s family. By Olivia Dwyer

10 made-up terms every skier should know, including "bootgasm” and “mansoup.” Plus, a few tips on making the most of each term.

It's still snowing in Colorado—Loveland Ski Area is reporting eight inches of new snow in the past 48 hours. And here's the best news: If your mountain is closed for the season, bring your season pass from any other mountain to Loveland and they'll give you a lift ticket for $30. Closing day at Loveland is May 2.

Quercetin, an antioxidant flavonoid found in onions and apples, has been found to increase performance in athletes.

Even a massive volcanic eruption that shut down all European airports couldn’t halt our ski-touring trip to Iceland. Here are images from a week of climbing and skiing Iceland’s peaks—plus tips on how to plan your own trip there.

Vail's annual Spring Festival featured the Pond Skimming World Championships as well as music from Wyclef Jean and Guster.

Jackson Hole, Wyoming-based KGB Productions has a new ski movie out next fall called Wyoming Triumph, which is all shot in their backyard—the Tetons. We spoke to KGB's Sam Pope about making a local ski movie and how they got the film sponsored by a whiskey company.

This time of year in Central Idaho means corn skiing at Sun Valley Resort, backcountry touring in the Sawtooth Mountains, and Steelhead fishing on the Salmon River. We spent the week doing all three while testing gear from First Ascent and helmets and eyewear from Smith Optics. The trip was as good as they get. Check out our gallery here.

Julia Mancuso, who earned two silver medals at the 2010 Winter Olympics, recently announced the launch of her new lingerie line, called Kiss my Tiara. Here’s what she had to say about why a skier is fit to design underwear.

We asked manufacturers to make the case for their best low-cost, high-performance models. As you read, keep in mind that the prices listed are suggested retail prices. Shop around and you’ll likely find these skis for a couple hundred bucks less than what’s listed.

This is our stuff. We own it, use it, and believe in it. We think you'll like it, too.

Do whatever it takes: refinance your home, sell your kidney, get a telemarketing job. But at some point in your life, you need to go heli-skiing in Alaska. Here are photos from a day with Valdez Heli-Ski Guides—to show you why it's worth saving for.

Due to recent snowfall across the West, a number of ski resorts have announced that they'll be staying open later than usual this spring. Our columnist Tom Winter thinks that's a great idea. Here's why.

Alta is reporting 47 inches in the past 48 hours. Vail has received 18 inches in the past 24 hours. Winter is here for one final hoorah. Get out while you still can.

Or, how I shaved several pounds off my touring set up and learned to love going uphill.

In 1993, ski legend Doug Coombs opened Alaska's first heli-ski operation in Valdez. Skiing Magazine's Megan Michelson is currently spending two weeks in an RV parked at Valdez Heli Ski Guides with two of the best telemark skiers in the country. Here are photos from their trip—along with pointers on how to ski Alaskan-style steeps.

Columnist Tom Winter enters one of the scariest Chinese Downhills in the world, Le Derby de La Mieje in La Grave, France. Here's why you should consider adding some sort of competition to your ski routine.

Snowbird Resort has reported four and a half feet of powder within the last week and says 30-40 more are predicted to fall in the next few days. Ski-and-stay deals start at $99. What are you waiting for?

Winter isn't finished with us yet. Just about every state in the West has been getting hammered by this latest storm. We got out to sample the goods at Monarch, Colorado today. With 6 inches reported and much more deposited by the wind it was a great day to be storm riding in Colorado. Make sure you get out this weekend somewhere and get some.

Lunch at the resorts is often expensive, unsatisfying and crowded. And it eats into your slope time. Go big before the lifts open at these must-try breakfast joints.

Pair your Park City vacation with a selection from St. Regis Deer Crest's Wine Vault.

The LowePro Passport Sling makes traveling with your DSLR a snap.

You probably think that suddenly, about 30 years ago, the Burton snowboard appeared, introducing a radical new way to slide downhill. Think again.

It is still dumping snow across the west. Tahoe is getting hammered with feet upon feet of snow. Grand Targhee, Snowbird, Silverton Mountain, Alyeska—they're all getting snow. Winter isn't over—get out and ski powder while you still can.

If you haven’t heard of these labels yet, you will. Here’s a look at fresh styles from the hottest new players.

Spring has sprung, so ditch the goose down and check out these lightweight jackets that are perfect for warm days on the mountain.

SKI Mag sends a blogger, Hillary Rosner, to do our dirty work: Get in ski shape. She joins a CrossFit gym, which is reputed to be the best—and most brutal—way to get strong fast. It's painful, but the good news is that now Rosner has a backup job...as a brick layer. Or jackhammerer. Or contestant on that reality TV show where they pull trucks of cement. This week she works on turning her visualizations into reality.

Thanks to extended operating hours, fresh snow, spring parties, and end-of-the-season savings, now is the time to go skiing. We've got tips on where to head this weekend, including Durango, Colorado, Taos, New Mexico, Okemo, Vermont, and Alta, Utah.

When you think of skiing in Alaska, you might think about helicopters and film crews. But don't forget about Alyeska, one of the state's few ski areas. The mountain has received 714 inches of snow this winter—and counting. Here's what you'll do while you're there—from night skiing to dining on all-you-can-eat sourdough pancakes.