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2014 U.S. Slopestyle, Halfpipe Teams Announced
The U.S. named about a dozen athletes to its slopestyle and halfpipe teams. Find out who qualified.
Dream Trips: France
SKI Magazine editor Kevin Luby heads to Espace Killy and Les 3 Vallées, two of France’s most famous ski areas, for a week of beautiful scenery, decadent food, delicious wine, and dang fine skiing in the French Alps.
Snow Driver: Let's Get Small
The future of ski cars might be the new range of tiny, hyper-stylish luxury crossovers.
Truth: Tom Wallisch
On growing up in Pittsburgh, freeskiing’s Olympic debut, and why urban skiing is worth the effort.
2014 Grand Prix: Breckenridge
Despite gnarly wind and snow, we hung out at the Grand Prix in Breckenridge to watch the men's and women's halfpipe finals.
Powder Day: Powder Highway
We find ourselves slashing fast arcs through sun-splashed powder in a ghost forest of charred spruces. That's how we start our Powder Highway mission.
Fired Up: An Ode to the Torchlight Parade
Our Wyoming correspondent finds end-of-year salvation at his local hill’s torchlight parade.
Untracked Line: Bella Coola
One of B.C.’s most accessible heli ops lords over a white wilderness half the size of New Jersey.
Untracked Line: PNH
Line claiming and heli-assisted touring with Alaska’s Points North Heli-Adventures.
The Notebook
Line claiming and heli-assisted touring with Alaska’s Points North Heli-Adventures.
Riding the Waves
Up. Down. In skiing as in life. But when heliskiing in Iceland, the down is by far the best part.
Sochi Bummer: Vonn Out for Olympics
Lindsey Vonn will miss the Olympics due to her injured knee, but the U.S. Ski Team loses more than its top racer.
Snowbird: Food and Spa
Snowbird has everything you need.
5 Compact Ski Snacks
Chairlift fuel that won't break your bank account, your Weight Watchers diet, or your molars.
Let My People Ski (Uphill)
Despite litigation fears, many U.S. resorts embrace uphill skiers.
Soaring to Sochi
Lindsey Van brought the I.O.C. to heel. Now can she win an Olympic medal?
Last Chair: Out on Top
After nearly 20 years leading the U.S. Ski Team, Bill Marolt will retire following the Sochi Olympics. "Best in the World" remains his mantra—and, he hopes, his legacy.
2013 Dew Tour: Breckenridge
We hung out in Breckenridge for the Women's Slope Style and Men's Superpipe finals.
Last-Minute Holiday Gifts
Because we procrastinate too.
Truth: Michelle Parker
On growing up in Lake Tahoe, working with Matchstick Productions, and staying a step ahead of the boys.
Dream Jobs: Ski Team Manager
Travel, ski, shoot photos, hang out with athletes. Former Blizzard team manager Frank Shine gives the ins and outs of herding cats.
Dream Jobs: Ski and Boot Graphic Designer
Nathan Canupp managed Line Skis top sheets for 12 years. Here’s what it’s like designing some of the most daring graphics in the industry.
Dream Offices
It's time to ditch the cube farm for these offices.
Dream Jobs: Backcountry Guide
Exum Mountain Guide Zahan Billimoria landed his dream job. Find out how.
Snow Driver: Luxe Trucks
A generation of ultra-leathery, winter-ready 4x4s has replaced the rough-and-ready pickup. And they’re not cheap.
Revelstoke’s Reckoning
A big B.C. Resort known for deep snow and huge vert refocuses its vision.
The Lowdown on Hydrophobic Insulation
Getting deeper with DownTek, Patagonia, Sierra Designs and Westcomb on the ins and outs of water-repellant down.
Where Down Insulation Comes From
Some top brands divulge the sources.
Top Adventure Gear of 2013
Our favorite backcountry skis, boots, bindings, and accessories this season.
Official Rules: Festivus Supreme
Read it. Study it. Know it.
The Ultimate Skisperience from Skis.com
Enter to win the trip of a lifetime. Fly to Utah, stay at one of the Canyons Resort's luxurious accommodations where you will enjoy 4 days of skiing, and a meet and greet with the Rossignol staff to receive your Rossignol ski package.
Video: Gear Test 2013
You know you want it. Cause you're a good gear junkie.
How it’s Made: SCARPA Ski Boots
A behind-the-scenes look at the SCARPA boot factory.
Standing Tall
After a park crash, Roy Tuscany was wheeled into a hospital as a paraplegic. He walked out. The experience led him to launch High Fives to help injured athletes. He hasn’t stopped moving since.
Image Quest Expands to Europe
Organizers add athlete-focused aspect to help skiers land sponsorships.
Collegiate Freestylers to Represent USA
University of Colorado Freestyle Team heads to Italy to participate in the Winter World University Games.
BROtivational Posters
Aiming to inspire skiers everywhere.
Ski-World Problems
The guilty pleasure of living in The Bubble.
Snow Driver: Keeping It Weird
Subaru down-shifts back to its off-beat roots with the affordable mountain-ready Crosstrek
Mount Gay Rum Giveaway
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2013-14 Resort Upgrades
The ski industry is on the rebound: Skier visits were up last season, and resorts were champing at the bit to get started on expansions and upgrades. Here's what to look forward to this season.
8 Skis Our Editors Love
Short. Fat. Skinny. Beefy. We like 'em in all shapes and sizes.
Kids Gear: Buy or Rent?
When is it worthwhile to ditch the rentals and invest in kids' skis?
MasterFit & SKI Boot Coverage (2014)
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Scott Cosmos (2014)
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Lange RS 120 SC (2014)
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Rossignol Alltrack Pro 130 (2014)
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Lange RX 100 W (2014)
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Rossignol Experience SL 130 (2014)
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Atomic Live Fit 80 W (2014)
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Lange SX 120 (2014)
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Tecnica Esprit 8 (2014)
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Tecnica Esprit 10 (2014)
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Tecnica Mega 8 (2014)
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Tecnica Mega 10 (2014)
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Tecnica Ten.2 85 W (2014)
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Tecnica Ten.2 95 W (2014)
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Tecnica Ten.2 100 (2014)
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Tecnica Ten.2 90 (2014)
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Tecnica Ten.2 120 H.V.L (2014)
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Tecnica Demon 95 W (2014)
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Tecnica Demon 100 (2014)
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Tecnica Demon 105 W (2014)
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Tecnica Demon 110 (2014)
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Tecnica Demon 130 (2014)
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Tecnica Fling (2014)
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Tecnica Demon 120 (2014)
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Tecnica R 9.8 110 (2014)
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Tecnica Crush (2014)
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Tecnica R 9.3 150/130 (2014)
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