Skiing in Georgia: A Hidden Gem in the Caucasus Trip Report: January 27 – February 2, 2025 Nestled in the Caucasus Mountains between Europe and Asia, Georgia is quickly becoming a hidden gem for avid skiers seeking a unique and affordable destination. With a rich history, diverse terrain, and a growing ski industry, this small country offers everything from untapped powder fields to vibrant local culture. Over the course […] Trip Report Brett Ploss | January 5, 2026 1 Comment
Pro Tip: Don’t Bring Your Avalanche Airbag on United Airlines The list of prohibited items goes on and on when one plans to board an airline. From firearms to lighters, the range of prohibited items is extensive to say the least. But one item that can surely save your life in the backcountry is strangely enough prohibited on United Airlines. The avalanche airbag, originally conceived in the 1970s by German […] Gear Joseph Kaufmann | January 3, 2026 1 Comment
The Top 7 Après Scenes in Europe Searches for après-ski have surged 186% this year, and a new analysis from travel booking platform Omio offers a data-backed look at where in Europe skiers will find the most nightlife. Omio used a standardized Google Maps analysis to tally the number of bars listed in 30 major European ski resorts. The rankings below reflect those public listings, making this […] Martin Kuprianowicz | December 18, 2025 0 Comments
Alaska on Steroids: Inside the Greenland Heli Realm That’s Redefining Big-Mountain Skiing There are ski trips you remember…and then there are ski trips that quietly reset your idea of what skiing even is. Greenland does that. Most people have never skied anything like what’s found amongst the fjords of Greenland with Greenland Heli Skiing. And Hans’ Solmssen’s operation is not about luxury, nor is it about the thrill of a helicopter—it’s the […] Featured Article Martin Kuprianowicz | December 12, 2025 0 Comments
Val Thorens, France, Named World’s Best Ski Resort for 10th Time in 13 Years Val Thorens has again claimed the title of World’s Best Ski Resort, marking the tenth time in thirteen years the French Alps destination has earned the top global honor. The recognition was announced by the World Ski Awards, reaffirming Val Thorens’ position as one of the most dominant resorts in modern skiing. Perched high in the Tarentaise Valley in southeastern […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | December 10, 2025 0 Comments
In China’s Far Altay Mountains, Hemu Village Rises as a Freeride Destination Amidst a Booming Ski Industry China’s ski industry is thriving. Driven by national policy, heavy investment, and a surge of new participants following the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, the country is experiencing sustained, rapid growth across nearly every metric tied to winter sports. Related: Himalaya 500: A Project to Ski 500 Lines in the Planet’s Highest Mountain Range Industry reports from the 2024-25 season show skier […] Martin Kuprianowicz | December 3, 2025 0 Comments
The 9 Most Treacherous U.S. Highways During Winter When it comes to the most dangerous winter highways in the U.S., the pattern is clear: the ones exposed to quick weather changes, complex traffic movements, and terrain features that magnify the effects of ice and snow rise to the top. Related: Driving on Snow for Dummies Each winter, these highways stand out for how quickly conditions can turn dangerous. […] Brains Brent Glogau | December 3, 2025 0 Comments
Airbnb Reveals Most-Wishlisted Ski-In/Ski-Out Stays for 2025 for Winter Travelers With ski season on the doorstep and winter travel ramping up, Airbnb has released its list of the most-wishlisted ski-in/ski-out stays in the United States for 2025. The top properties range from modern mountainside homes in Truckee, California, to cozy cabins in Big Sky, Montana, reflecting a surge of interest in lodging that puts visitors just steps from the lifts. […] Martin Kuprianowicz | November 25, 2025 0 Comments
Italian Adventure Company ‘Unusual Experience’ Connects Ikon Pass Holders with What the Alps are All About For skiers looking to turn their Ikon Pass into more than just a ticket to the lifts, Unusual Experience is redefining what it means to explore the Alps. The Aosta Valley-based guiding company is offering fully customizable, locally guided ski adventures across some of Italy’s most iconic mountain destinations—all included in the Ikon Pass network. Led by IFMGA-certified mountain guides […] Martin Kuprianowicz | November 13, 2025 0 Comments
The Ultimate Ikon Pass Odyssey: How to Spend a Year Skiing Across 5 Continents As the mega passes grow in both mountain access and price, being a casual skier is no longer worth the hefty cost. The Ikon Pass nearly spans the entire skiable world, covering both hemispheres, five continents, 13 countries, and 70 resorts. So what’s the most value someone can get from one Ikon Pass? Did you know that access to Southern […] Brains Zach Suffish | November 13, 2025 0 Comments
Affordable Skiing Isn’t Dead: 4 Mountains That Prove It This article was written by Guest Author Joe Petraiuolo We’ve all been there. You see that legendary ski trip on social media or hear about a friend’s incredible getaway—and suddenly, you’re planning your own. Flights booked, lodging set…then comes the sticker shock: lift tickets. Hundreds of dollars for a single day on the slopes. Excitement turns to hesitation fast. But […] Brains Guest Author | November 7, 2025 0 Comments
Trip Report: Cerro Godoy Central Couloir | Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Patagonia, Argentina Report from October 22, 2025 I arrived in Ushuaia, Argentina, via an 11-hour bus ride from Punta Arenas, Chile, 2 days ago. The previous day, we’d done the 9-hour “bog slog” to ski Monte Tarn. I did a 24-hour fast on the bus and that was a horrible idea… 3,895′ Cerro Godoy Ushuaia Tierra Del Fuego Argentina, Patagonia Summit: 3,895 […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | October 24, 2025 0 Comments
Trip Report: Jumping Dolphins & Skiing Above The Sea At The End Of The World | Monte Tarn, Punta Arenas, Patagonia, Chile Report from October 19, 2025 We do not recommend skiing Monte Tarn. Ever. 6 hours of ankle-deep muck slogging for only 21 turns… 2,736′ Monte Tarn Punta Arenas Chile, Patagonia Summit: 2,736 feet Car: 0,000 feet Vertical From Car: 2,736 feet Vertical skied: 1,425 feet (we did 2 laps – 668′ & 757′) Vertical climbed: 3,688 Max Pitch: 42?º Average […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | October 21, 2025 0 Comments
Patagonia Report: Party Ski on Cerro Crestón Powder on The Final Day of the SuperNatural Ski Trip Report from October 4, 2025 After 2 months in El Chaltén, Patagonia, Argentina, we are headed onto the road for 2 weeks. We don’t have a solid plan to be honest… We are going to an Estancia to our north for a bit to ski some mellow, unskied peaks then we head south. Well, we were going to the Estancia […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | October 9, 2025 0 Comments
Whittier, AK: The Town That Lives Almost Completely in a Single Apartment Building Tucked away deep in the Chugach Mountains, about 60 miles from Alaska’s largest city of Anchorage, is the unbelievable town of Whittier. Originally a secret military installation created by the U.S. military, Whittier saw its heyday during World War II and the Cold War due to its strategic location near by both Japan and Russia. After the Cold War, the […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | September 30, 2025 0 Comments
Patagonia Report: Corrugated Powder Skiing on Cerro Crestón Report from September 16, 2025 Note: Cerro Creston is on private property and you must get permission from the refugio owners to pass through If you’re looking for a guide for this zone, please contact Patagonia Ascent After our trip up Cerro Solo, Greggy and I came down with a stomach bug that sidelined us for 3 days. Then a […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | September 28, 2025 1 Comment
Trip Report: Skiing 6,959′ Cerro Solo | 3 Days & 2 Nights in the Shadow of Cerro Torre Report from September 6, 7, 8, 2025 We decided to go big on Friday. We didn’t know how big… The numbers were digestible, but we had no idea the style of terrain we were about to hurl ourselves in. 6,959′ Cerro Solo El Chalten Argentina, Patagonia Summit: 6,959 feet (we skied from 6,300′) House: 1,361 feet Camp: 2021 feet Vertical […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | September 11, 2025 0 Comments
Trip Report: Skiing The Legendary 7,162′ Cerro Electrico | El Chaltén, Patagonia, Argentina Report from August 31, 2025 The forecast was all over the place here in El Chalten, Argentina, for my Cerro Electrico ascent. I stayed up too late poring over it and found my brain clogged with doubt at 4 a.m. Windy and cloudy on some models—sunny and windless in others… At 4:09 a.m, I decided, “Screw it, I’m going.” 7,162′ […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | September 2, 2025 1 Comment
Trip Report: Skiing Powder on 5,925′ Cerro Madsen in the Shadow of the Fitzroy Towers | El Chaltén, Patagonia, Argentina Report from August 27 & 28, 2025 After skiing Vespignani, Creston x2, and Mosquito, we were feeling stronger and ready for a bigger mission. The weather forecast looked just about right for a trip to Cerro Madsen, adjacent to the Fitzroy Towers. Well, it did look good, but just as we were pulling the trigger, the forecast changed and looked […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | August 30, 2025 0 Comments
1st Powder Day of the Trip on Cerro Crestón | El Chaltén, Patagonia, Argentina Report from August 27, 2025 Note: Cerro Creston is on private property and you must get permission from the refugio owners to pass through 2 days after our big beatdown on Cerro Electrico, we were ready for more. We decided to go back to Crestón and see if the zone is manageable in fresh snow and elevated avalanche danger. The […] Trip Report Miles Clark | August 29, 2025 0 Comments
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