Rewriting the Story of Women in the High Alpine Across history, women have fought for the simple freedom to move through the world without restriction. Women conquering wild spaces is not a new story. For 150 years or longer, women across the globe have led expeditions, first ascents, and feats of endurance—often quietly, often in the shadow of a male companion, frequently unrecorded or misrepresented in their own stories. […] Deep Dive Jacqui Davis | December 18, 2025 0 Comments
The 11 Best American-Made Ski Companies New tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have sent shockwaves through the ski industry, driving up the cost of imported gear and disrupting long-established supply chains. As European and Asian-made skis become more expensive, buying from American ski companies is no longer just about patriotism—it’s a smart response to a shifting trade landscape. For skiers and retailers alike, supporting U.S. […] Gear SnowBrains | June 5, 2025 22 Comments
9 Best Ski Resorts in North America for Both Skiing and Mountain Biking You don’t have to choose between ski season and bike season—not if you’re in the right place. Across North America, a handful of mountain towns have mastered the art of year-round adrenaline. Powder in the winter, hero dirt in the summer, and the infrastructure to back it all up. These aren’t just ski resorts with a few bike trails tacked […] Biking Martin Kuprianowicz | April 9, 2025 0 Comments
9 Ways Ski Resorting in the Alps is Different Than in North America This article is an edited version of an original piece that appeared on agingskibum.com and was written by Jamie Schectman. I have been incredibly lucky (and grateful) to have spent most of the past three ski seasons in the Alps. Maybe I’m still in the Honeymoon Phase, but not a day goes by when I don’t find myself inspired, taken […] Brains Guest Author | March 14, 2025 1 Comment
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Fear, Friends, and Freedom at Stevens Pass, WA In the North Cascades, Stevens Pass hides in the shadow of Washington State’s more distinguished resorts, Crystal Mountain and Mount Baker. Like any little brother, he is often overlooked entirely. However, Stevens still boasts an average of 460 inches of snowfall a year and an impressive, for a local mountain, 1,125 acres of skiable terrain. While the 13 lifts only […] Algird Zalpys | November 4, 2024 0 Comments
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