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Fire Season is On in Ski Country
Here are our updates on large, active fires impacting ski communities
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Volcano Erupts At Chilean Ski Resort
Ski Miami! Bariloche's best day! Duncan Adams remix!
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The Jaded Local
Cool-sounding Names for Crappy Ski Technology
"Revolutionary" ski tech mostly abandoned by manufacturers who prefer never to speak of it again
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In a Fire-Ravaged Washington Town, Skiing Breathes New Life
A mountain community in Washington’s Okanogan County uses skiing to recover from devastating wildfires
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Save the Town Ski Hill
Nostalgia for where we all learned to ski, and beer leagues
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Bring Back Stretch Ski Pants
We've got nostalgia for a tighter fit.
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New Zealand Ski Footage Will Make You Jealous
National Forests! Costco goes Ikon! Kicking it Khai!
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National Forests Could Receive $37 Million from Ski Areas
Costco goes Ikon! New Zealand shows off! Kicking it Khai!
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Mountain Collective Adds Big Sky and Niseko United for 2018-19 Season
Passholders now get free ski days in Montana and Japan this winter
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Google Features Moment Skis in New Ad Campaign
Founders Casey Hakansson and Luke Jacobson produce their skis by hand in their Reno, Nevada, factory
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Stories
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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Google Features Moment Skis in New Ad Campaign
Founders Casey Hakansson and Luke Jacobson produce their skis by hand in their Reno, Nevada, factory
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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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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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It Just Dumped a Foot in Italy
While a random snowstorm dropped on Sardinia amid record heat, wild weather elsewhere scorches planet
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Spirit Animals for Skiers
Find your match and unleash it's untamed powers
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News
Matt Sterbenz Resigns From 4FRNT
After leading the indie ski company he founded since 2002, Matt Sterbenz will join a tech startup.
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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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Gear Locker
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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We’re Having A Ski Sale To Benefit Mountain Town Nonprofits
You buy the sample skis from last year's Buyer's Guide and we'll give all the money to the ski community
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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
Vail Requiring Season Pass Payment from Cancer Patient
After being diagnosed with cancer, Colorado man realized skiing wouldn’t be in the cards
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Nonprofit Plans to Install Avalanche Forecasting Devices in Tetons
The Grand Teton National Park Foundation hopes to raise funds for the $25,000 project by September 1
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French Skier Identified via Social Media 65 Years After Death
Henri La Masne disappeared while in Italy’s Aosta region while storm skiing on his birthday in 1954
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Summer Instagram Captions for Skiers
The next 100 likes are on us. You're welcome.
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Videos
The Trailer Park
Every single ski movie trailer of the season, parked right here for your viewing pleasure
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How an Irish Soccer Player Came to Run One of America’s Oldest Ski Resorts
Snowbasin's new GM, Davy Ratchford, is tasked with guiding the 78-year-old resort forward
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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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Gear Guide
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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Gear Guide
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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News
Ortovox Announces Recall on 3+ Avalanche Transceivers
Software error may lead to transmission malfunction
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Gear Locker
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