Since snowboarding entered the scene about 30 years ago, snow aficionados have had to contend with a major question: Are you a skier or a snowboarder? Any mountain town resident will tell you that your answer says a lot about you (although what they think it means depends, of course, […]
We know there are people in the world who simply don’t ski, whether you’ve never tried it or just aren’t interested. We get it—you have your reasons. But even if you don’t ski or snowboard, you probably appreciate stunningly beautiful views, the smell of pine trees and wood-burning fires, hot […]
When it comes to winter getaways, Lake Tahoe is hard to beat. The setting is perfect with snow-covered mountains ringing the turquoise waters of the lake. Add to that the three world-class ski areas of Kirkwood, Heavenly, and Northstar, and you’ve got a dream vacation destination. Just learning to ski? […]
High in the Wasatch Mountains—but just a 30-minute drive from Salt Lake City—you’ll find Utah’s biggest and best mountain town: Park City. Founded during the silver boom, the town nearly faded from history when mining operations ceased. The establishment of a ski scene brought it back to life, and now […]
When it comes to packing a whole lot of skiing options into one trip, there’s no better vacation destination than Colorado’s I-70 corridor. It’s home to dozens of ski areas, and thanks to the Epic Pass, families can visit all four Vail resorts within two hours of Denver on a […]
As one of the largest ski resorts in North America, Park City Mountain features more than 7,000 skiable acres. It’s also Utah’s most family-friendly resort, with 17 percent of its 348 ski runs designed specifically for beginner skiers and riders. The resort’s terrain and well-groomed trails make it one of […]
There is no question that you are a decent skier. You can carve groomed runs like a boss and make consistent turns from top to bottom. But your finesse takes a clear plunge (along with you, sometimes) once you venture onto steeper, ungroomed slopes. You’re not sure how to cross […]
What happens when you combine epic powder and some of the gnarliest in-bounds terrain in Colorado, then subtract the hours you’d typically spend sitting in the car in I-70 traffic? No, it’s not a trick question. The answer is Crested Butte, lauded as “the last great Colorado ski town”. The […]
Congratulations on your decision to embark on life’s most euphoric winter activity! Luckily, learning to ski is a simple process that anyone can do, regardless of age or athleticism. While nearly every ski area on the globe offers a ski school and a lesson of some sort or other, there’s […]
The beauty of spending a day on the slopes is that even though you’re on top of a mountain in the middle of the rugged wilderness, you’re still in the midst of civilization. This means that if you forget to pack a snack, or lip balm—or even your goggles—most […]
