Winter Sports
April 1, 2015
Featured Resort: Grand Targhee
Grand Targhee Resort When a resort uses the slogan “snow from heaven, not hoses” you know you are in for a real treat. But it’s not just the world-class snow that this resort boasts. Grand Targhee Resort is the...March 16, 2015
Featured Resort: Solitude Mountain Resort
Nestled deep in the Big Cottonwood Canyon, just a short drive from Salt Lake City, Utah, you’ll find a ski resort with the most appropriate name imaginable: Solitude. At Solitude Mountain Resort, you’ll...January 16, 2015
Featured Resort: Alta
The historic Alta Ski Area is a renowned ski resort nestled in the Wasatch Mountains, just outside Park City, Utah. Known for its long history in the skiing industry, Alta has been around for nearly eight decades,...December 15, 2014
Featured Resort: Telluride
With more than 2,000 acres of skiable terrain, Telluride Ski Resort is one of the most highly regarded ski spots in the country. Situated in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, this massive resort boasts 127...
October 6, 2014
Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek, or affectionately known as “the Beav”, is situated just 10 miles outside of the ever-crowded Vail and only 100 miles west of Denver. If you’re looking for the luxury of a modern ski resort coupled...
September 25, 2014
Vail Mountain
Coveted as one of the most legendary ski resorts in the world, Vail Mountain is a boastful and striking resort. With more than 5,200 acres of skiable terrain, Vail is one of the largest ski resorts in the nation. Vail...
September 19, 2014
Crested Butte Ski Town is a Must-Visit Destination
Retaining its local charm and adventurous spirit, Crested Butte is known as Colorado’s last great ski town. This big-time mountain with a small-town feel offers relief from the stress of the typical “hustle and...
September 15, 2014
Aspen Snowmass
Aspen plays host to some of the most luxurious hotels, priciest real estate, and exclusive celebrity escapes but people tend to forget the true reason why Aspen has become a world-renowned mountain town. With a plethora...September 12, 2014
The Best Places to Ski in Montana
Formerly known as the “Last Best Place to Ski”, Montana has successfully rebranded its image and is now beginning to give other ski resorts a run for their money. Montana is certainly not lacking even when compared...August 29, 2014
Best Ski Resorts in Wyoming
Wyoming is known as the great forever west. Home to Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming is a US national treasure with expansive plains, tabling plateaus and vertical mountain peaks creating a one-of-a-kind picturesque...July 14, 2014
Squaw Valley Ski Resort
Joining forces with Alpine Meadows in 2012, Squaw Valley Ski Resort provides over 3,600 skiable acres with 270 trails and 43 various lifts. Furthermore, Squaw Valley is the second largest ski resort in Lake Tahoe and...March 17, 2014
Winter Olympic Muscle
If the sight of the 2014 Winter Olympics inspired you to learn a new sport, you need to take three important steps: Take lessons in your sport of choice Understand which muscle groups the sport engages Begin a sport...February 25, 2014
Local skier Lacie Greenwald eyes a trip to South Korea for 2018 Olympics
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2014/feb/20/local-skier-lacie-greenwald-eyes-a-trip-to-south/ February 25th, 2014February 10, 2014
Soldiers of the Slopes: How the 10th Mountain Division Built a Lasting Ski Culture
Ski historians credit Charles Minot Dole with the formation of the National Ski Patrol and the 10th Mountain Division. The story begins with a broken ankle, incurred while skiing with friends at a Vermont ski area. His...February 3, 2014
A List of Inspiring and Silly Ski Quotes
Many skiers tend to be philosophers. It probably has something to do with spending all that time on the mountains. Here are some of the most inspiring and silly ski quotes. There are really only three things to learn in...January 29, 2014
Women´s Ski Jumping: You´ve Come a Long Way Baby
In 1907, the women of Finland were granted the right to vote and run for office. A Finnish humor newspaper, called Fyren, published the above cartoon, using the female ski jumper as a symbol of women´s suffrage. The...January 17, 2014
The Cat and the Salamander: Agility Training for Life and Sport
In any snow sport, the ability to react to the environmental changes, without losing alignment or stability, is an important skill. Chip Richards, the champion Freestyle Skier, has much to say about this. In...
December 2, 2013
Ski Fitness: Training Movements, Not Muscles
As the height of ski season draws near, ski and fitness magazines and websites will no doubt present a deluge of best skiing workouts. Some will offer excellent advice. Others will leave out two important elements:...
November 20, 2013
Higher Education: Best Colleges for Winter Sport Enthusiasts
For decades, the proverbial “where should I apply to college question” has challenged high school students. Factors such as curriculum, academic prestige and cost take first priority, but easy access to...Ski & Snowboard Tips
10 of the Best Things About Skiing Solo
There are just a handful of sports that can be enjoyed with a...
What to Put on Your Christmas Wishlist for Skiers and Snowboarders
‘Tis the season for finally getting all of those ski and...
Ski Vacation Guide to Planning the Perfect Winter Getaway
Are you in the process of planning your first ski trip? Or maybe...
Ski Fitness
5 Ways to Reduce the Effects of High Altitude
Skiing and snowboarding the world’s best slopes means some...
The Top Benefits of Taking Ski Lessons
Learning a new skill is a great way to bring in the new year....
Ship Your Skis | Skiing or Snowboarding: Which is Safer?
There’s nothing else like that rush that you get from swooping...