Top 11 U.S. Big Mountain Ski Resorts: Opinion From a Freestyle Skier Lists are inherently wrong no matter how you look at them. There will almost always be something to argue about. So why make them at all? Well…I love a good debate. There are no set factors that I decided to rate each resort on. The majority of this list are resorts that I have had experience skiing and I ranked […] Ryan Flynn | July 15, 2022 30 Comments
Pulseline Adventures is the Perfect Alaska Heli-Ski Company for All Skiers If you’re like me, you probably thought heli-skiing was reserved for the most pristine, highest trained skiers and boarders. However, after interviewing the owner of Pulseline Adventures, Gabe Monroe, via email, I quickly learned that this preconceived notion was anything but true. Deep in the Alaskan Chugach Mountains, Pulseline Adventures is one of only three heli-ski companies with access to […] Haleigh Hafner | January 11, 2022 5 Comments
Monarch Mountain, CO Report: Slushy Moguls, Sunshine, and Perfect Spring Skiing Report from Monday, April 5, 2021 Brought to you by Monarch Mountain Monarch Mountain, CO – The spring skiing at Monarch Mountain is off the charts. Today yielded perfect spring conditions – little to no icy spots, slushy moguls, corn snow, blue skies, and warm temperatures. With no lift lines and record-breaking temperatures over the weekend, skiing was all time. […] Conditions Report Dominic Gawel | April 6, 2021 0 Comments
The Best Hike-To Terrain For Big Laps & Deep Powder at Alpine Meadows, CA. Brought to you by Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA If you’re into skiing and riding, you’ve likely heard about the legendary terrain of Squaw Valley / Alpine Meadows ski resort located in Lake Tahoe, California. Known for showcasing the best talent in North America on steep, deep, and big lines generally located directly under the chairlifts for the entire resort […] Featured Article Alex K | March 2, 2021 3 Comments
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The Kangaroo Kicker – The Shortest Lived Kicker In Resort Skiing Squaw Valley, CA is known for its abundant big mountain terrain. No matter where you go the mountain, you are a couple of carves away from either technical steeps, big cliffs, or a mixture of both. The one thing you do not get to see very often at Squaw is a wind lip, even though they have one of the […] Ryan Flynn | December 21, 2020 0 Comments
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Origins: The Freeride World Tour In this week’s edition of Origins, we will look deep into how the largest big mountain competition tour formed! If you missed last week’s edition on Ski Racing, you can find it here: Related: Origins: Ski Racing The Freeride World Tour (FWT) recently released their schedule and format for the 2021 competition season. Exciting news for all who were anxious […] Ryan Flynn | October 2, 2020 1 Comment