Don’t Tell Everyone, but Eaglecrest Ski Area, AK, Is the Ultimate Hidden Gem of North America When it comes to hidden gems, it’s always hard to decide whether to keep them closely guarded or share the wealth. Today we’re choosing to spill all the info about one of our favorite lesser-known spots: Eaglecrest Ski Area, located on Douglas Island in Juneau, Alaska. Skiing in Alaska is already a dream for many, but skiing at Eaglecrest also […] Featured Article Lucy Ferneyhough | March 16, 2022 1 Comment
Do Your Feet Hurt After Skiing? ZipFit Boot Liners Are One Man’s Life Mission To Fix That Brought to you by ZipFit Anyone who has skied for even a day in their life knows that ski boots, as a general rule, are often not very comfortable. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. Sven Coomer created ZipFit Ski Boot Liners on the philosophy of working with your feet instead of against them, and they’re revolutionizing how […] Featured Article Lucy Ferneyhough | October 12, 2021 0 Comments
We Know That Grand Targhee, WY Is On Your Bucket List, But It’s Time To Check That Off! Brought to you by Grand Targhee Resort Nestled in the iconic Teton Range between Wyoming and Idaho, Grand Targhee Resort was the West’s best-kept secret until word got out that they get more snow than almost any other resort, consistently ranking in the Top Five for the most snowfall in all of North America. In the last few years, the appreciation for […] Featured Article Lucy Ferneyhough | March 23, 2021 1 Comment
How To Earn Your Turns Like A Local At Alta Ski Area, UT Brought to you by Alta Ski Area Few ski resorts in the world have as much pride and character as Alta Ski Area in Utah. One of the oldest resorts in North America, and one of only three resorts in the USA that are strictly skier-only, Alta and its locals embody the true spirit of steep skiing: always remaining respectful […] Featured Article Lucy Ferneyhough | January 29, 2021 0 Comments
How To Take The Best Skiing Photos Using Just Your Smartphone Sure, ski days are the greatest, but what makes them even better is getting some amazing photos on your smartphone to impress your friends with later. However, all too often you know that you hit an epic jump, but when you pull out your phone later it just looks like a blurry mess. Thankfully, smartphone cameras have gotten better and better, […] Lucy Ferneyhough | September 12, 2020 0 Comments
Lindsey Vonn vs Mikaela Shiffrin: Who Is The Best Female Ski Racer? Two of the biggest names in ski racing history, Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin are constantly compared to see who really is the best female ski racer of the 21st century. In the light of Lindsey Vonn’s retirement a year ago, today we’re comparing their careers to decide once and for all, who really is the greatest skier. Leave a […] Industry News Lucy Ferneyhough | September 4, 2020 9 Comments
Via Ferrata: The Most Exciting Summer Adventure At Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, BC After skiing at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in British Columbia for the past 15 years of my life, I thought I had covered all of the heart-stopping terrain that the mountain had to offer, but I saw it in a whole new light this summer when I found myself on their Via Ferrata, hanging on a swinging suspension bridge over […] Climbing Lucy Ferneyhough | August 25, 2020 1 Comment
UPDATED: What Will The COVID Ski World Look Like? As the 2020/21 ski season creeps closer, we are slowly getting a clearer image of what our skiing ‘normal’ is going to look like for the foreseeable future as resorts across the world test out different COVID-19 safety procedures. So far, prominent resorts that have reopened and/or are currently open include Arapahoe Basin CO, Timberline OR, Beartooth Basin WY, Crystal […] Industry News Lucy Ferneyhough | August 19, 2020 0 Comments