Profiles

Professional skier Ingrid Backstrom’s next-level skiing got her a seat in the heli seventeen years ago—and she continues to prove that women deserve that seat.

Renowned mountain guide Jessica Baker worked hard to become the first woman to tackle some of skiing’s biggest lines. Now, she’s focused on diversifying the space.

One day in 1988 changed the trajectory of Sarah Will's life as a skier, but it didn't end it.

Kelly Brush was paralyzed after a devastating crash on a college race course. Now she's trying to make ski racing safer for everyone else.

Meet Crystal Wright, a former competitive freeskier who is now the one whipping the rest of us into shape for ski season.

Pro mono sit-skier Trevor Kennison is reimagining what anyone thought was possible in extreme skiing.

Athlete-Meets-Artist-Meets-Instagram Influencer Brooklyn Bell is leaving her mark on the ski slopes and making room for other black athletes to do the same.

Skier, athlete, and advocate Judith Kasiama on bunny hill memories and creating space in the skiing world.

There’s a women’s movement happening in the skiing community, and Revelstoke-based ski coach Leah Evans has—by popular vote—been elected its leader.

With his heart set on combining work and play, Alta doctor Ken Libre found a way to turn skiing into his daily practice.

This is a story of family, of unconditional love, of silent suffering in a beautiful place. It's also a story about skiing.

A horrific accident could have ended Muffy Davis’s life at just 16. Instead, the Sun Valley native made sure it was just the beginning.

The rebel turned PSIA poster child may not fly his signature mohawk much these days, and he may keep different company, but don’t let him fool you—he still loves skiing powder.

The professional skier talks buckling up on steep terrain.

The future (of skiing) is female.

Jasmin Caton guides clients, repairs generators, and inspires the next generation of female entrepreneurs—all before breakfast.

Icelantic CEO Annelise Loevlie takes a decidedly different approach to running a ski brand.

Grete Eliassen is dedicated to taking down barriers for female athletes.

Alexandra Meiners is the General Manager of an Alaska heliskiing operation. Oh, and she also owns the business.

Keely Kelleher wanted to give young female skiers role models in the sport, so Keely's Camp for Girls was born.

Historically a boys' club, the National Ski Patrol is entering a new era with its first female executive director, Meegan Moszynski, at the helm.

Levinthal and Sterbenz say the acquisition is all about two brains—and two brands—being better than one.

Halley and SKI Mag celebrate two nominations for Heartland Regional Emmy awards.

Ever wondered what those adorable pups are up to other than being Instagram models? We did too.

Remote Northern Iceland is a land of volcanoes, fjords, glaciers, and jagged cliffs—and the kind of raw, adventurous skiing that most of us can only dream of. Join one writer for a magical expedition to one of the last bastions of undisturbed arctic wonder. By McKenna Peterson. Photos by Mike Schirf.

It's hard to find a ski company with a more cult-like following than Salt Lake-based DPS.

Chile is home to the largest continental mountain range in the world. It’s also home to tricky wind crust, pisco-fueled dance parties, flirtatious men, and one badass girl, Alex Taran.

Mikaela celebrates her 22nd birthday by winning the overall World Cup title.

In Jackson, the Doug Coombs Foundation helps low-income kids hit the slopes.

Today is International Women's Day, and we couldn't think of a better way to show our appreciation for the influential women who have helped shape the sport.

On filmmaking, conquering fear, and coping with death.

On how skiing can save your life

That's a hell of a lot of ski areas, but who's counting?

Follow Nick Steers as he travels the world competing on the Freeride World Tour Qualifier series.

On injury, tricks, and design.

An original podcast series with Glen Plake about skiing, life, and everything else.

The Bugaboos-to-Rogers traverse, pioneered by Briggs and Co. in 1958, is a serious undertaking in the best conditions. And high ambition is no match for bad weather.

Check out Kimberly Beekman's author page.

Chris Steinkamp has grown Protect Our Winters into the ski industry’s leading voice for climate action. His next challenge: convincing skiers to spark a movement to save the snow—and bag some turns.

They say if you seek happiness, you will never find it. But I'll tell you exactly where it is: in the fjords of northern Norway, just on the other side of your own discomfort.

Why Kalen Thorien is rocking our world.

Stenmark’s record—86 World Cup wins—long seemed unbreakable. Now America’s celebrity speed queen needs just 11 more to do it. It’s not just doable, it’s probable. Maybe even this year.

James Niehues might have the single most widely printed name in all of skiing. Beyond Lindsey. Or Bode. You just don’t know it.

A fast toboggan ride down is no longer patrol's first response.

Follow ski photographer Ace Kvale and his dog Genghis Khan across 400 miles of desert in this tear-jerking vid.

We tried to get ahold of @LegoSkierBro on Instagram, but he didn't get back to us, so... we faked it.

Humble. Energetic. Wise. Three words that describe the 96-year-old pioneer.

Skiing is in Kye Petersen’s blood. But it’s safe to say he’s an athlete of his own making.

Riders Alliance adds 10 big-name skiers to its roster.

The urban skiing guru crushes the Games’ Real Ski video competition.

JF Houle discusses his new film, Houligan: a Ski Story.

Skiers can make a difference, and here are the Tedx Talks to prove it.

Skiing legend dies at age 102.

On punk rock, monoskiing, and becoming a female role model in the sport of skiing.

Jack of all trades, engineer, talented artist, and notably ahead of the times, Pollard shows me the light in 30 minutes.

Sometimes you just have to zip up the tent on mother nature. Close her out. This is one of those times.

CEO of Dynafit and accomplished ski mountaineer, Benedikt Böhm, on risk, reward, and the art of omission.

A while ago, we posted a video of this guy skiing a jaw-dropping line in Glacier National Park and it blew peoples minds. So we decided to find out a little more about him. By Leslie Hittmeier

A former Alaskan heli-skiing guide revisits the line that almost killed him.

Frustrated by his crummy surfing photos, GoPro founder Nick Woodman invented the wearable camera—and turned you into a movie star.

On ski comics, learning to shred, and skiing versus drawing. As told to Skiing Magazine contributor Ben Hewitt.

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Evolving from rough beginnings into a skiing legend, Dean Cummings is no simple character.

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