Skiing out West can be intimidating if your only point of reference is Midwest or East Coast skiing. It can be even more intimidating if you’ve never skied before. I’m sharing tips to help ...
There are many reasons why people stop skiing. Proximity, cost, injury and many other factors can all cause people to take some time away from the mountains. But for some of us, no matter how long ...
How do you define a perfect ski vacation? Weather and snow conditions are completely out of your control, but choosing where you're going, when you're going, what you pack and where you're staying is ...
Corn snow forms during repeated freeze-thaw cycles, which are common in the spring. During the day, temperatures punch above ...
A range of Chamonix's expert skiers offer their top tips to improve your off-piste: pro skier Ross Hewitt, Avalanche Academy Director and Mountain Guide Stuart McDonald, and off-piste skiing ...
Getting to the mountain safely and quickly can take some skill. Powderchasers takes you inside their private stash of tricks when driving in the powder. I have chased powder for over 45 years, and the ...
Couloir? If you've ever found yourself scratching your head while some headband-wearing, pot-smoking ski bum tells you about ...
A range of Chamonix's expert skiers offer their top tips to improve your off-piste: pro skier Ross Hewitt, Avalanche Academy Director and Mountain Guide Stuart McDonald, and off-piste skiing ...
And from wrestling freezing ski boots onto my child to spending an unnecessary fortune on snacks, I've made all the mistakes so you don't have to. Here are my top pointers to ensure you have a ...
These are a few quick tips. Controlling your speed is essential when skiing steep couloirs. Hop turns—where a skier jumps from turn to turn—are one major way to do so. The exact fundamentals ...