Forrest Coots

Cold temperatures and heavy snowfall have created unstable backcountry conditions throughout the Western U.S. Which means it was a perfect time for Snowbird to hosted their first annual Freeride Avalanche Summit.

Turns out, just lifting and running all fall won't get you entirely ready for ski season. You need to stretch to improve strength and flexibility. Pro skier Forrest Coots shows you how.

Put down the beer. Summer is over, and it’s time to get serious about shaping up for ski season. A little hard work now will keep you strong and healthy all winter long. Big-mountain skier Forrest Coots shows you his dryland training.