With two mountains, more than 8,100 skiable acres, and 30-plus feet of snow in the winter, Whistler Blackcomb is a destination that should be on every skier’s bucket list. Located just 75 miles north of Vancouver, Whistler boasts 16 alpine bowls, world-class terrain parks, and more than 200 marked trails. […]
With nearly 120 trails and 485 skiable acres, Stowe Mountain Resort has been dubbed the “Ski Capital of the East.” The resort sits at the base of the 4,395-foot Mount Mansfield—the highest peak in Vermont—and boasts a variety of terrain that’s suited to skiers and snowboarders of all abilities and […]
Geographically speaking, Breckenridge is a tiny slice of Colorado—it’s just seven miles long and a mere two miles wide. But don’t let its size fool you. This hearty little mountain town packs a punch, and it’s home to some of the best (and most beloved) skiing not only in Summit […]
Aspen sits at 8,000 feet at the head of the Roaring Fork Valley that divides the Elk and Sawatch Ranges. Originally established as a mining camp in 1881, it’s now known as a popular ski destination with an average of 150-200 inches of snowfall per year. It also has an […]
There’s a reason Beaver Creek is the home of World Cup skiing. This 1,800-acre resort just outside Avon, Colorado, is home to some of the best skiing terrain on the planet. There are 23 lifts that access runs ranging from beginner-friendly to super-gnarly, making Beaver Creek the perfect place for […]
Vail is like no other ski area in the country. With 31 lifts, nearly 200 trails, and more than 5,000 acres of skiable terrain, Vail is the third-largest ski area in the United States. But Vail isn’t just big; it’s also beautiful and loaded with snow. It averages a whopping […]
Heavenly Mountain Resort is high on every skier’s bucket list. The expansive ski resort offers 84 runs, 29 lifts, and nearly 5,000 acres of skiable terrain—the most skiable acreage around Lake Tahoe. Heavenly offers sweeping views of the world-famous lake, straddles the Nevada/California state line, and boasts double-black-diamond canyons with […]
California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains are prized as one of the best skiing destinations in the country, with the Tahoe area being the crown jewel of the range. The peaks ringing the famously blue Lake Tahoe boast 14 ski resorts ranging from two-chairlift ski hills to multi-mountain institutions. Northstar California Resort […]
At its core, a ski trip is pretty simple: Head to snow, get on snow, ride down snow. For a successful day on the mountain, you need high-quality equipment that fits well and suits your abilities. Even if you have some experience, you can struggle to choose the right equipment […]
Renting skis is a little like dating. Whereas buying skis is like diving headlong into a marriage, renting allows you to play the slopes, so to speak. When you rent skis, you might not find the love of your life on the first go. You’ll meet some great skis along […]
