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Didn’t Contribute to Protect Our Winters Yet? Buy These Skis Instead
Created to help save the planet, Advanced Shelter’s new line of skis and splitboards feature the stunning artwork of Renan Ozturk.
Why I Haven’t Missed a Season of Ski Instructing in 54 Years
In his more than five decades on the slopes, ski instructor Chip Lambert has had a front-row seat to the development of our sport.
Lose a Ski Trip to the Pandemic? These Hotels Will Take Your Points
Got leftover hotel rewards from cancelled pandemic travel? Use them to book ski travel next season. SKI's travel expert runs through the options.
Affordable Backcountry Gear That Isn’t Cheap
Don't let your budget hold you back from getting into the backcountry. This gear is built to last and doesn't require a loan.
Why an Avalanche That Doesn’t Kill You Might Land You in Jail
The circumstances surrounding the criminal case in Colorado's Summit County could have big consequences for backcountry users in the USA.
Season to Season — Own Every Moment of Stoke
Own the stoke this spring with Ikon Pass.
Own the Stoke
These moments are where the stoke lives.
Join This Hotel’s Membership Program for Half-Off Nightly Rates, Free Ski Demos, Slopeside Cabanas, and More
Gravity Haus' hotel membership lures avid ski travelers through community and perks.
These Skis Use Cutting Edge Design to Make Après Easier Than Ever
A famed Colorado ski resort is going all-in on a new line of skis made specifically for those who love moguls and martinis.
This Ski Wax Company Just Invented Beer-Flavored Mustache Wax
After getting funding on "Shark Tank," mountainFLOW has diversified into a new line of men's grooming products perfect for ski bum mouth manes. No word on whether mustache-flavored ski wax is also in the works.
These Are the U.S. Ski Academies Grooming Future Olympians
These schools have one mission: To produce ski racers who know as much about science as they do about snow.
Radios in the Backcountry Are Not Just for Getting the Shot Anymore
A program helping backcountry users work together in avalanche terrain is taking off across the American West.
How Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation in Mountain States Will Harm Ski Communities
State legislators in 2020 considered a historic total of 80 anti-trans bills, including many in mountain states.
Chili or Ramen? A Nutrition Specialist Weighs in On Your Best Ski Lunch Options
Ski lodge cafeterias may not serve superfoods, but some menu options are better. Here's how to pick your ski lodge lunch.
The Snow Report with Halley O’Brien: Season Finale
Welcome to SKI Mag’s The Snow Report Show with Halley O’Brien. Tune in weekly to get the scoop on weather, what’s trending, gear, beer and other witty winter banter.
Sole Survivor in Serious Condition After Helicopter Crash in Alaska Kills 5
The chartered aircraft was conducting a heli-ski operation in the Chugach Mountains near Knik Glacier
Covid Cancels Another Spring Break Season at This Major Canadian Resort
Whistler Blackcomb was ordered to shut down for three weeks after being linked to rising coronavirus cases.
Ladies, Don’t Let Shop Guys Sell You Short Skis
With new ski technologies, the old chin rule doesn't apply anymore.
Will This New Proposal Make Colorado’s I-70 Traffic Suck Less?
The Colorado Department of Transportation wants to add passenger vans to the highway next season to ease the I-70 slog.
How an App Built for Hunting Became a Backcountry Skiing Navigation App
Custom route planning and map overlays are easy with onX Backcountry, an alpine touring skier-focused navigation app for smartphones.
10 Fast and Furious Moments From the 2021 World Cup Tour
From Mikaela Shiffrin's comeback to high-speed nose butters, this World Cup season was one for the books.
These Are a Few Of Our Favorite Things This Week
SKI's editors' favorite gear, including a cushy slipper, the safest poles you can buy, and a CBD roll-on for sore ski muscles.
Two Great Beers for Closing Day Shenanigans
Celebrate the wackiest ski season ever with two Oskar Blues beers that are perfect for springtime parking lot parties.
How the Next Great US Downhiller Avoids Getting Beat Up—Physically and Mentally
Breezy Johnson has had her fair share of hard knocks, but she's still in it to win it.
9 Resorts That Elevate Night Skiing Beyond Just Night Skiing
Night skiing is a rite of passage for any skier. Try it at one of these 9 ski areas that spin the bull wheel after the sun goes down.
These Swiss Skis Have the Most American Inspiration Ever: Scot Schmidt
Designed in part by Scot Schmidt, the new Stöckli Stormrider line is moving onto more "must try" lists for North American skiers.
Telemark Skier, Why Are You The Way That You Are?
We've been talking, and we're a little worried about you. And also your knees.
Drool-Worthy Photos From This Week’s 30″ Storm at Taos
Check out Liam Doran's author page.
Fuel Your Body Like a World Cup Ski Racer with These Protein-Rich Recipes
Try these recipes featuring foods that build muscle and promote recovery to help you ski bell to bell all season long.
The Epic Pass Price Cut Just Made Your Next Season Pass Decision More Interesting
Vail Resorts slashes prices on all season passes by 20 percent, returning to rates comparable to when the Epic Pass accessed only 11 of its now-70 ski areas.
Proof That All You Need to Extend Your Ski Season is a Bike (And a Volcano)
What happens when three skiers decide to ride to and ski seven volcanoes in the Pacific Northwest? A whole lot of suffering and reward.
This Swiss Freerider Just Became the First Female Skier to Win the Verbier Xtreme Twice
A last-minute change in venue meant that the more well-rounded skiers would have big opportunities to win this year's Verbier Xtreme.
Struggling in Moguls? Change the Way You Use Your Poles
Pole plants make everything come together when skiing moguls. Here's how and when to plant your poles in bumps.
This Under-the-Radar Ski Area has Tahoe-Like Views Without Tahoe-Like Crowds
Adventurous skiers can find copious glades and expert steeps at Idaho's Tamarack Resort, all amid views of Lake Cascade.
This is The Coziest Damn Ski Bar We’ve Ever Been To
Check out Megan Michelson's author page.
Is Your Favorite Vail-Owned Resort Getting a New Lift Next Season?
Vail Resorts will upgrade or replace lifts at five of its North American resorts in time for the 2021-'22 ski season.
These 4 Resorts Have a New Environmental Focus: You
Ski area environmental programs can go well beyond alternative energy and LEED certification. These resorts are letting skiers become part of the solution.
Mikaela Shiffrin Is ‘Pushing Her Limits to Keep Up’ In Changing World Cup Slalom Landscape
The greatest slalom racer in history acknowledges the competition is fierce and the margin for error very, very tight.
This American Rookie Could Upset the Freeride World Tour Championship at Verbier
After being canceled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the stage is set for the 25th edition of the Verbier Xtreme in Switzerland.
Narrow Feet? Here’s What the Boot Doctor Recommends
Professional bootfitter Sam Tischendorf outlines special fit considerations for skiers with narrow feet.
What’s Great (And What’s Less Great) About the Blizzard Black Pearl 88
It’s been the best-selling ski on the market for years, but I have a bone to pick with it.
Like Fly Fishing? These Films Will Get You Psyched For Spring
From New England to British Columbia to Kamchatka, this year's Fly Fishing Film Tour treads on similar terrain and stoke as ski movies.
Why ‘Winter People’ is Obviously the Best Warren Miller Movie Ever
Check out Micah Abrams's author page.
Flying to Vail: Do I Rent a Car or Shuttle From Denver?
SKI's travel expert weighs in on whether to rent an SUV or take a shuttle from the airport during your next ski vacation.
This Skill Separates the Intermediates From the Experts
Upper-lower body separation is the key to carving and skiing the steeps.
One of the World’s Best Big Mountain Skiers Designed a Pure One-Ski Quiver Weapon
Designed by professional big mountain skier Jérémie Heitz, the 2021-'22 Scott Pure is designed to be the only ski in his garage.
There’s Way More Skiing at This Idaho Resort Than Just Powdery Glades
With nearly 2,000 acres of in-bounds terrain, 420 acres of lift-served backcountry, and yet another 18,000 acres of cat-served skiing in Payette National Forest, it's impossible to get bored at Brundage.
Access to Skiing Is Not Equal—He Has a Plan to Change That
On skis since he was a toddler, Quincy Shannon wants to share his love for skiing with the BIPOC community and make it easier for them to experience it for themselves.
This Custom Outerwear Brand Wants You To Stop Settling for Ski Gear That Doesn’t Fit
The first brand in the technical outerwear space to offer custom sizing has a map for creating a more sustainable production process as well.
The U.S. Ski Teamer You Should Watch (Who Isn’t Mikaela Shiffrin)
Meet the dark horse on the U.S. Ski Team racing from the back of the pack to score World Cup points.
It Snowed So Much in Colorado, Skiers Couldn’t Get to the Mountains
Colorado was promised a massive storm. It delivered, just not on the slopes.
Can the Marker Duke PT Takedown the Salomon SHIFT as the Cool Kids’ Backcountry Binding?
These two bindings provide alpine performance in ski mode but tour efficiently in walk mode. So which is better? Our gear expert finds out.
Slalom Queen Mikaela Shiffrin Faces Uphill Battle at World Cup Finals
She's podiumed in 47 of her last 51 slalom races, but it might still not be enough to clinch her seventh World Cup Slalom Title.
What It’s Like to Be a Black Ski Mountaineer in Bend, Oregon
In the midst of the George Floyd murder trial, Bend, OR's Mallory Duncan reflects on a ski tour that changed everything.
Your Pup Is the VIP At These 6 Pet-Friendly Ski Hotels
From locally crafted bowls to treats made by the head chef, these pet-friendly lodgings cater to traveling doggos.
Hey Super Fast Straightlining Guy: You’re Completely Missing the Point
Turning is the apex of the ski experience, and I can prove it with science.
Why Skiers Give the Best Business Advice
Building a future that is sustainable economically and ecologically for generations to come is an urgent project that demands the best from all of us.
High Schoolers Dreamed Up This Ski Area in the ’50s; Today, It’s Still a Community Hill
How Crystal Mountain Resort came to be says a lot about the vibe of the place.
Big Tricks and Perfect Turns Earn Second Freeride World Tour Win for American in Austria
Ross Tester has now won two competitions during his rookie Freeride World Tour season and a Polish rookie broke through in the women's field.
These Are a Few Of Our Favorite Things This Week: Women’s Edition
SKI's lady editors highlight their most-reached-for gear, from all-mountain skis to the raddest little firepit for your ski-condo coffee table.
Stay Up Late Tonight to Watch a Crazy Freeride Event
With an early start in Austria, the Freeride World Tour Event in Fieberbrunn is ready to rumble on the famed Wildseeloader Face.
This Colorado Ski Area Understands Climate Change, So It Turned a Coal Mine Into a Power Plant
Aspen Skiing Company gambled that repurposing an old mine into a plant that converts methane into electricity would pay dividends over the years. Turns out they were right.
If You Haven’t Skied the Kingdom of Schuss, Have You Really Even Skied?
Schuss Mountain may no longer have its own currency and a moat around the resort, but there's still plenty of fun to be had here.
They’re Becoming Ski Instructors to Draw More Women of Color to Skiing
Bozeman-based Women of Winter’s goal is simple: Elevate and uplift all females who want to play, learn, and lead in the mountains.
This East Coast Hazy IPA Puts Oat Milk In Your Après (and You’ll Like It)
With three types of oats and oat milk, the Hazy-O! IPA from Dogfish Head isn't your run-of-the-mill hazy IPA.
No, You’re Not Supposed to Lean Back in Powder
Forget what you've heard. This is how you stay balanced on your skis in powder.
10 Years Ago Today, 16-Year-Old Mikaela Shiffrin Made Her World Cup Debut
Here's how it started versus how it's going for racing star Mikaela Shiffrin.
Stop Screaming in the Backcountry and Get These Radios
There has never been a better time to upgrade your backcountry experience with the BCA Link 2.0 radios.