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CARV: The Secret to Taking Your Skiing to the Next Level

Brought to you by CARV I’ve been skiing for 15 years and started racing about eight years ago. As a racer based in the Midwest, I always try to improve my ability as fast as possible, as my season is only two months long. Of course, I try to take advantage of as much coaching as possible, but as a […]

Killington, Snowbird, Copper Mountain, & Mount Bachelor to Introduce Premium ‘Fast Tracks’ Pass for Skipping Lift Lines this Winter

More money may equal less time spent waiting in lift lines at select mountains this winter. Starting this winter, ski industry operator Powdr will be introducing dedicated fast-access lanes at four of its ski resorts. For those willing to pay a premium, visitors will be able to skip lift lines and directly load the lifts at Colorado’s Copper Mountain, Vermont’s […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | October 11, 2021

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Why Everyone Should Consider Ski Racing

As any skier may know, downhill ski racing and recreational skiing are two very different things. Although it may seem like a risky jump between the two, everyone should consider ski racing for many different reasons. The community that exists within this unique sport is unlike any other. Ski racing may be focused on individual performance, but overall, many rankings […]

Breya Bergom | October 3, 2021

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard Announces 2021-22 Toyota U.S. Grand Prix and Visa Big Air as Olympic Qualifying Events

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced three U.S. Olympic freeski and snowboard qualifying stops for the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022: the Toyota U.S. Grand Prix series and the Visa Big Air presented by Toyota. Related: Mammoth Mountain, CA, Announces 2021/22 Opening Date – Let the Countdown Commence! The world’s best freeskiers and snowboarders will compete in halfpipe and slopestyle at […]

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SnowBrains | September 23, 2021

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Snowboarders on the Rise: Tommie Bennett Embodies Everything That is Right About Snowboarding

Tommie Bennett is a versatile 32-year-old snowboarder from Edwards, Colorado. Tommie has been snowboarding for the better part of 25 years and maintains a steady focus on multiple aspects of the sport at once. Whether he is in the park, riding groomers, or finding hidden pow-stashes, Tommie is consistently working on becoming the best snowboarder he can be and works hard […]

Jesse | September 16, 2021

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The 15 Highest Ski Resorts In Colorado

Colorado is synonymous with skiing. CO sees more skier visits than any other US state. The Centennial State is home to over 25 ski resorts and tons of elevation. In fact, Colorado owns most of the highest elevation ski areas in North America. Here are the top 15: *** #1 – Silverton Mountain, 13,487 ft #2 – Telluride, 13,150 ft #3 […]