ShipSkis: Redefining Luggage, Delivering Pure Stoke Does the thought of traveling with your ski or snowboard gear at the airport make you want to run for the hills—literally? Whether you’re stressed about your precious gear getting lost or stolen or simply dreading the logistical challenges of maneuvering your gear through the airport, we’ve got uplifting news. There’s a service designed to make this process as smooth […] Featured Article Matthew Oliphant | January 2, 2025 0 Comments
CEO Davey Pitcher Discusses the Wolf Creek Ski Area, CO, Expansion Project Wolf Creek Ski Area, nestled in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, is celebrating its 85th season this year. Renowned for having “The Most Snow in Colorado,” with an average of 430 inches annually, Wolf Creek attracts skiers not only from across the region but also Europeans eager to explore the American West. The majority of patrons come from Texas, […] Industry News Brett Ploss | December 17, 2024 1 Comment
Sunski’s New Category 4 Sunglasses Are the Newest Essential Gear for the Backcountry As a California company founded by two best friends who are avid skiers, Sunski is on a mission to make the best sunglasses on earth for outdoor recreation. Founded in 2012 with a dream of inspiring the community to live in balance with nature, Sunski is fighting climate change while emphasizing respect for the planet, the importance of basking in […] Industry News Brent Thomas | December 6, 2024 0 Comments
Dream Bigger This Winter at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY The Tetons always have a touch of magic, but this season at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is set to next-level unforgettable. The energy is already soaring with the debut of the brand-new Sublette chairlift and a packed lineup of winter festivities. It is time to get ready to dream bigger this winter, where every run, every gathering, and every […] Featured Article Rouchelle Gilmore | November 27, 2024 0 Comments
Meet the New Owners of High Sierra Snowcat & Yurt Near Mammoth Lakes, CA Forty-five minutes north of Mammoth Lakes, California, lies some of the most expansive ski terrain in the Eastern Sierra. Accessing the upper alpine above Conway Summit is the key to unlocking this area. Luckily, a cat skiing operation provides direct access to the backcountry in this beautiful area without needing touring gear. High Sierra Snowcat & Yurt is one of […] Featured Article Katy Shipley | November 25, 2024 1 Comment
Win a Once-in-a-Lifetime Radical Wellness Retreat at RED Mountain Resort, BC Are you sick and tired of the rise and grind lifestyle? Is the sound of your alarm clock bringing you one step closer to a full meltdown? The nine-to-five regime has left us trudging through the never-ending rat race of modern-day society, sucking the fun and joy out of our daily lives. Fear not, friends, our prayers have been answered. […] Featured Article Emily Crofton | November 4, 2024 0 Comments
Record-Setting Trail Runner Alex Borsuk Reminds Us that the Mountains are a Playground On a clear day in May 2013, Alex Borsuk was on a plane, flying over Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan on her way to a new job in Bellingham, Washington. Having grown up in Ohio, she had never seen a glacier and did not know there were active volcanoes in the continental United States. She immediately felt the desire […] Featured Article Zach Armstrong | October 24, 2024 0 Comments
Indy Pass Adds Another 52 Resorts for Winter 2024-25, Including Loveland, CO, and Bear Valley, CA Indy Pass announces new resorts. Added capacity triggers limited sale of 24/25 Indy Passes. The Indy Pass announced today that Loveland Resort in Colorado is among 52 new resorts added to the Indy Pass for the 2024-25 season. 30 of those resorts were announced, including Loveland Ski Area, Colorado; Innsbruck, Austria (12 resorts); Bear Valley, California; and Massif du Sud, […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | October 24, 2024 0 Comments
Former President of Palisades Tahoe, CA, Dee Byrne Speaks on Why She Believes Tahoe Needs The New Village at Palisades If you’ve been to the Tahoe area recently, you’ve probably heard buzz about the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan. Originally introduced in 2012, this contentious redevelopment project has been argued in the court of public opinion and the California Court of Appeals for 12 years. The project would transform the base area at Palisades Tahoe into a year-round resort […] Industry News Zach Armstrong | October 21, 2024 0 Comments
Curated End of Season Deals You Cannot Pass On Ready to gear up for next season? Don’t miss out on fantastic deals for 2024 gear! Let Curated be your guide to finding the perfect equipment tailored just for you. From skis and snowboards to boots and bindings, Curated has got some of the best deals out there on 2024 gear to keep you stoked through the summer months. At […] Featured Article Greg Obernesser | May 2, 2024 1 Comment
STOKED SPRING: Close Out the Ski Season With a Bang at Revelstoke, B.C. The spring ski season can be one of the most magical times of the year. Lift lines are shorter, the days are long, the sun is shining, and sometimes you’ll even get lucky and score great snow, too. One resort that is famous for its Stoked Spring is Revelstoke Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada. If you’re unconvinced that spring […] Featured Article Lucy Ferneyhough | April 3, 2024 0 Comments
Taos Ski Valley, NM: 2024/2025 Season Passes Now on Sale 2024/2025 Taos season passes are now on sale. I spent a week at Taos for a freeride competition several years ago. It was one of the best weeks of spring skiing of my life. It was full of sunshine, short lift lines, corn, steep skiing, and hot laps. I can only imagine Taos on a mid-winter powder day. I hope […] Featured Article Dominic Gawel | April 1, 2024 0 Comments
Pairing Gloves with Ski Areas: What Glove to Wear at Which Resort We have all heard of wine pairing where the perfect wine is matched to your meal, but have you heard of glove pairing? Our experts have paired five North American resorts with the perfectly paired Hestra gloves or mitts to perfectly round out your skiing experience, taking into account conditions, terrain, and local vibe. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY – […] Featured Article Julia Schneemann | March 29, 2024 0 Comments
Gear Review: LEKI’s Unique Twist on Poles and Mitts I was instantly impressed opening the box and more so after skiing the equipment. I have never skied with any LEKI equipment until trying these poles and mitts. After trying the Copper S Lobster Mitts, Guide Lite 2 Poles, Detect 3D Mitt, and Spitfire 3D Poles, I am convinced LEKI makes the best pole-mitt combo on the market. Mitts and […] Gear Dominic Gawel | March 22, 2024 0 Comments
Have Your Best Spring Break Ever at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, WY Coming off well over 130 inches of snowfall in February, 68 inches the first week of March, and more than 395 inches for the season, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), Wyoming, is set for a memorable spring season this March and April. The resort has a full calendar of activities, including a music festival, après ski, great snow, and some […] Featured Article Brent Thomas | March 6, 2024 0 Comments
Celebrating a Legacy: The 50th Annual, Al Johnson Telemark Ski Race, Returns to Crested Butte, CO As spring rolls into the Elk Mountains, a timeless tradition comes to life in the heart of Colorado’s Crested Butte ski area: the Al Johnson Memorial Telemark Race. Scheduled for Sunday, March 17th, this crowd-pleasing event showcases the thrill of telemark skiing and pays homage to a remarkable figure from the past: Al Johnson. Back to celebrate its 50th anniversary, […] Featured Article Nick DeRiso | February 26, 2024 0 Comments
Book Now to Secure Last Few Spots on 2024 Antarctic Peninsula Adventure Cruise by Ice Axe Expeditions Join IceAxe Expeditions for a unique itinerary to the remote wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula. The trips and itineraries are customized for those with an adventure-driven spirit; providing our clients with a unique opportunity to trek, ski and snowboard several of the White Continent’s untamed peaks. Journey deep into the rugged landscape of one of earth’s last frontiers while enjoying […] Featured Article SnowBrains | February 21, 2024 0 Comments
[GEAR REVIEW] Finding the Right Fit in SCOTT’s Flow Pro Mips Helmet It wasn’t a bluebird sky day on the mountain, but my soft blue SCOTT Flow Pro Mips helmet brought all the comfort and color while I enjoyed elusively good early-season conditions here on the East Coast. I must reveal a secret about myself in order to accurately describe how much I liked the Flow Pro Mips helmet. My head is […] Gear Lindsay Hayden | February 17, 2024 0 Comments
Ski Weeks To Last A Lifetime At Taos Ski Valley, NM Brought to you by Taos Ski Valley An all-time winter skiing or snowboarding getaway is waiting for you at Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico. Home to North America’s sole full-immersion camp, Ski Week at Taos is a standout program at a premier mountain paradise where you’ll cultivate the skills to slide right into skiing like an absolute legend. Taos founder […] Featured Article Paulie | February 12, 2024 0 Comments
Winter at Mammoth Mountain, CA, Now in Full Swing After an unusually slow start to the season at California’s Mammoth Mountain, the waiting game has finally come to an end. Following record-breaking snowfall last year, the dry spell that welcomed the 2023/2024 winter season had California locals putting their patience to the test, wondering when the long-awaited low-pressure system would make its way to the Sierras. With prayers to […] Featured Article Emily Crofton | January 31, 2024 0 Comments