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Drones to Aid Aspen Mountain Rescue
The alpine rescue team will use drones equipped with an infra-red camera to locate lost backcountry skiers and hikers
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POW Wants Skiers to Become Effective Climate Advocates
New POW Action Fund aims to make climate change a top policy priority for the outdoor sports community
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David Wise Wins His First ESPY
Coming off an Olympic year, the halfpipe gold medalist was nominated for two ESPY awards
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Ski Worker’s Widow Stiffed for Man’s Legal Marijuana Use
In Colorado, employers have the right to cut workers’ comp benefits by 50-percent if tests turn up positive
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Utah Resort Plans 2,800-acre Expansion and 5-Mile Gondola
Nordic Valley and its ambitious ownership team seem pretty keen to change the game in Ogden, Utah
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9 Skiers Nominated for the 2018 ESPY Awards
Mikaela Shiffrin, David Wise, and Henrik Harlaut among skiers nominated for this year's awards
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Wolf Creek Becomes First Solar Powered Ski Area
Southern Colorado's snowiest ski area ditched fossil fuels to go 100 percent solar
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The Ski Instructor Who’s Been Teaching Longer Than You’ve Been Alive
Windham Mountain's Joan Heaton thinks we should all be skiing in rental boots
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New Jersey to Debut Massive Indoor Skiing Facility
The group behind the Mall of America will soon open North America’s first true indoor ski hill
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The Ski Addiction is Taking Over New Zealand
Self-serve beer! Wise is for the children! Scandos go skiin’!
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The Best West Coast Colleges for Skiers
From the PNW to Alaska, the West Coast has great schools and even better snow
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The Best East Coast Colleges for Skiers
How to ski while still earning your degree in Vermont, New Hampshire, and even Michigan
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May is Money on Mount Hood
How to make the most of spring skiing on the Oregon glacier
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The Greatest Guilty Pleasure of All Time
Helicopter skiing at Mike Wiegele's, in British Columbia, is a gluttonous feast of powder
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Uphill Skiing is Putting New Hampshire on the Map
AT skiing brings together local backcountry enthusiasts and newcomers at Black Mountain
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Keeping Up With the Locals at Mount Baker
A classic storm day at one of the snowiest mountains in the world
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WATCH: The Storm of the Season
Whistler Blackcomb received 40-plus inches in latest storm cycle, making for an All Time edit (and conditions)
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Iconic Lifts Episode 3: Aerial Tram
At Snowbird, the Aerial Tram is the center of the universe
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Iconic Lifts Episode 2: Peak Express
Whistler's Peak Express provides access to some of the rowdiest alpine terrain on the mountain
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Iconic Lifts Episode 1: Single Chair
Mad River Glen's Single Chair is just as much, if not more, about the people than the mechanics
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Iconic Lifts Season 2 Trailer
Check out trailer that features Mad River's Single Chair, Whistler's Peak Express, and Snowbird's Tram
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Why These Skis Are The Best of 2018
Thirty-five skiers put 100-plus skis to the test. This is how they chose the skis of the year.
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These Teardrop Trailers Are Ideal for Skiers
Halfpipe champion Jen Hudak’s unique road to retirement led her to start building Escapods
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The Best Touring Boots on Sale Now
These boots all received at Skier's Choice award in our 2018 Buyer's Guide
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The Best Ski Accessories On Sale Now
We scoured a Fourth of July sale for the best deals on our favorite ski gear
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The Best Women’s Ski Apparel on Sale Now
We scoured a Fourth of July sale for the best deals on our favorite ski gear
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This Small Piece of Gear Could Save Your Dog’s Life
The Fido Pro Airlift is a lightweight, packable rescue device used to carry your dog out of the backcountry
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The Best Sunglasses of 2018
These lenses offer the right amount of style and sun protection
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News
Is Skiing Ready for the Self-Serve Beer Bar?
Ski addiction! Wise is for the children! Scandos go skiin’!
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These Teardrop Trailers Are Ideal for Skiers
Halfpipe champion Jen Hudak’s unique road to retirement led her to start building Escapods
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Can Ski Resort Employees Earn A Livable Wage?
Working in a ski town has always been more about the experience than the money, but rent is still due on the first
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These Photos Make Us Want to Drop Everything and Go to Montana
A photo essay from another storm that over-delivered in Big Sky, Montana
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Colorado
Finding Roots and Powder at a 10th Mountain Division Hut
Colorado's Eiseman Hut is a reminder of all that is good about backcountry skiing
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Rethink Your Vegas Bachelorette Party
There's no choice but to go deep in Whistler, BC
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Passing Through: Crested Butte
Why Crested Butte, Colorado, should be on every skier's bucket list
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Winter Ain’t Over in Whistler
This is what 50 inches of powder at Whistler, BC, looks like
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Passing Through: Whistler, BC
Watch where to ski, where to eat, and where to party at one of the best ski towns in the world
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New Device Turns Your Smartphone into a Satellite Phone
BivyStick will work with your existing smartphone to offer the benefits of a GPS unit and satellite two-way communicator
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The Best Summer Gear from Skier-Trusted Brands
Start cross-training with customized hiking boots, a four-season backpack, and versatile layers
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Your Sunscreen Might be Doing More Harm Than Good
Skiers have a higher risk of developing skin cancer—here's how to prevent it
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Iran Accuses Israel of Stealing Its Snow
American flag goes skiing! Lot Lizards! Spicy Kiwi Shred!
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4 Places to Ski and Swim this Fourth of July
These spots still have the goods for a little Independence Day shredding
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The Best Touring Boots on Sale Now
These boots all received at Skier's Choice award in our 2018 Buyer's Guide
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The Best Ski Accessories On Sale Now
We scoured a Fourth of July sale for the best deals on our favorite ski gear
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The Best Women’s Ski Apparel on Sale Now
We scoured a Fourth of July sale for the best deals on our favorite ski gear
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The Best Men’s Ski Apparel On Sale Now
We scoured a Fourth of July sale for the best deals on our favorite ski gear
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Where Do You Want to Ski This Winter?
Go to Latitudes to plan your next ski trip
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Skiers in New York Have a Bus Ticket to Ride
How does one live in the Big Apple and still maintain a skier's life?
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Interviews
Meet the Skiers Serving Hot Ramen from a Tram Car
Inspired by Japanese food trucks, the Vermont couple decided to bring the Far East to the Northeast
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What You Do When It’s All Time At Alta
Nearly 600 inches of snow fell over the season, including a 100-inch week in January
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Alpental Is a Gem, Only 45 Minutes from Seattle
An unforgettable "first date" at Alpental, Washington
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California
For Deep Snow Off the Radar, Go to June Mountain
A small-town ski area with some of the best backcountry access in North America, California’s June Mountain remains a gem
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Passing Through: Snowbird, Utah
Watch why you should ski Utah blower powder before the end of the season
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Passing Through: Whitefish, Montana
Watch why Whitefish, Montana, should be on every skier's bucket list
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Nor’eastah Slams Sugarloaf
Maine ski area receives five-plus feet in 10-day storm cycle, making for All Time conditions
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The Sudden And Strange Demise of Sugar Loaf, Michigan
A short film about the rise and fall of the most popular ski area in the Midwest
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Winter is Relentless in Jackson Hole
Tallying another three feet since Sunday evening, powder fever is in full effect
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Super Deep, Super All Time Alta
This is why you ski and dream of skiing powder
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Taking the High Ground on Down Insulation
Several major outdoor companies are pushing to invest in more sustainable down
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Our Favorite Hut Booties for Your Next Backcountry Overnight
Your feet deserve some love after a winter jammed in ski boots
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Vasque’s New Throwback Boot is Perfect for Hiking Season
Vasque brings back the spirit of the 80s with their revamped Clarion ’88
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The Best Midlayer Ever?
How Voormi has proven that wool is great for more than just baselayers
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686’s New Pant Will Take You Everywhere
From the airport to the kickball field, you can trust the 686 Everywhere Pant
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Here’s the Gear You’ll Need to Dig Cars Out in the Snow
Three pieces of recovery equipment you always need to carry while driving in the snow