Terrain Parks
Since snowboarding has become a widely accepted winter sport, more and more winter resorts have tried to make their resorts more appealing to riders by adding terrain parks. Terrain parks feature jumps, boxes, rails and other obstacles for freestyle snowboarders and skiers to practice and showcase their skills. Navigating a terrain park for the first [...]
Avalanche Safety Tips
For any big-time skier or snowboarder it is imperative to know at least the basics in avalanche safety, but it is even more important for backcountry enthusiasts. It is important to know which areas are the most dangerous and how keep yourself safe. Most avalanches occur in the backcountry, so here are the areas to [...]
Mountain Condo Vacations
For some, it’s a dream vacation to rent a condo in the mountains. But, there are many variations on that ideal vacation. To some it could be a place to strap on your skis right outside the door and take off. To others it might be a summer escape from the heat. Or some may [...]
First Run Kind of Snow – Fresh Powder
Imagine walking outside into the crisp morning air as your foot crunches on fresh fallen snow from the night before. Suddenly you know you have to get up to the mountain today! You cancel your obligations for the day, call a companion, grab your equipment and head up to the mountain to get the first [...]
How To Snow Ski Better And Enjoy Your Vacation
As we approach the cold, winter months, now is the time to embrace the cold and pack your bags for a fantastic winter vacation! Although some may shun the snow and the cold in favor for comfort and days spent in front of the fire, others thrive on the chance to speed down the slopes. [...]
Essential Ski Gear
Your ski gear and equipment have a strong impact on your skiing experience, so it’s important that you are prepared with all the essentials before your day on the mountain. Dressing appropriately is the key to being comfortable while you ski. Here are some suggestions that will help you stay warm and dry in the [...]
Backcountry Skiing
Skiing the land few others venture out to. Is it out of the way? Yes. Is some hiking involved? Most likely. But will you get the same thrill at the ski hill? Probably not. You will be skiing on snow that has not been carved, finding your way through hills and valleys; watching out for [...]
Live to Ski
“Live to ski” sounds like a bumper sticker, but it could be a reality. In a town such as Jackson Hole, WY you will run into locals disguised as tour guides, waiters, ranch hands, retail workers, even some lawyers, engineers, and architects. But ask them what they do and they will tell you they ski. [...]
Working at a Ski Resort
Working at a ski resort can be a well paying summer job or an ideal way to perfect your snowboarding or skiing skills. Many mountain ski resorts are open all year long, with each season bringing new and exciting things to do. And being an employee (usually) gets you a significant discount, if not a [...]
Rocky Mountain West Ski Towns Thankful For Mother Nature’s Last Blast!
It’s that easy to create sincere ecstatic joy throughout ski resort areas that had surrendered to the fact that this ski season came and went without the best in snow. Expect the unexpected. Mountain Living That is the nice thing about living in the mountains, things can change fast and furiously and lately it’s been [...]
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