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The Kamchatka Dichotomy Skiing’s benevolence emerges in the land of fire and ice WORDS • DONNY O’NEILL | PHOTOS • ADAM KLINGETEG *unless otherwise noted The gray-haired Russian woman in the window seat tapped me on the shoulder. “Look,” she gestured toward the window. “So much snow.” There must be a lot, as this is the first she’s acknowledged […]
Skam La: First descents in remote Pakistan A 150-kilometer journey to capture first descents in remote Pakistan Intro 8 Photos by Jerome Tanon In this exclusive story, you’ll find excerpts from the intimate travel diaries written during an incredible freeride expedition into the heart of the Karakoram Range, Pakistan. These photos, shot on […]
Return to Smugglers Notch Posted on February 22, 2019 by Harvey I love New York. I love the ski history, the vast wilderness and the assortment of old-school ski hills. I also dig the proximity to Vermont and all that Green Mountain snow. Northern Vermont is something else. The East is challenging for skiers, as conditions […]
How to Prevent (and Properly Treat) Hypothermia in the Backcountry Hypothermia can occur as a result of rain, wind, or water … during any season. February 12, 2019 By Rebecca Parsons Hypothermia can sneak up on you. It’s important to be prepared. Photo: Polina Kirilenko/Unsplash According to the Mayo Clinic, “Hypothermia is a medical emergency […]
A Guide to Choosing the Right Snowboard Bindings for You Choosing the right binding for your style of riding can ensure precise turns and a much more responsive feel. February 20, 2019 By Mattie Schuler Sure, you want your bindings to look cool for #stylepoints, but what really matters is that they work and work […]
Powder At Every Turn at Utah’s Powder Mountain February 20, 2019 SnoCountry.com Big! Powder! Paradise! There is no other way to describe Utah’s Powder Mountain, which has already received 215 inches of snowfall this season and currently sports a 90-inch base covering more than 8,400 acres of terrain – the most skiable terrain […]
Skiing: Resurgence in the Catskills by Iseult Devlin, Special to NorthJersey.com February 14, 2019 This winter, Hunter, Windham Mountain and Belleayre tout major improvements boosting the ski experience in the Catskills. Altogether, the biggest areas in the region invested $25 million in new lifts, convenient ticketing systems and improved snowmaking. “People are rediscovering the Catskills,” […]
National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat February 2019 Millennial’s Spend Almost Three Times Less on Accommodation than Baby Boomers -TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor has announced the results of its annual TripBarometer study, which reveals a significant gap in spending habits between older and younger generations, as well as showing how travelers choose destinations and accommodation. More. Travel Daily The […]
Featured Image: Courtesy of Arapahoe Basin Arapahoe Basin ends partnership with Vail Resorts February 18, 2019 by Erin Spong Hitting airwaves this morning, Arapahoe Basin announced it will no longer be a partner of Vail Resorts, starting in the 2019-20 season. This decision comes after the resort–affectionately known as The Legend–has seen significant growth both in its […]
Is Kings and Queens of Corbet’s the Best Competition in Skiing? February 12, 2019 by Donny O’Neill Twenty four of the best skiers and snowboarders on the planet. Arguably North America’s greatest ski resort. The single most talked about inbounds run in the United States. All of this equates to the Kings and Queens of Corbet’s, […]
Northeast Ski Areas You Should Try Martha Wilson Wednesday, 13 February 2019 Don’t miss these classic Northeast resorts. (Pats Peak) The heart of skiing and riding is alive and well at numerous smaller ski areas across the Northeast, where you’ll find shorter lift lines, lower lift ticket prices, and a chance to explore the […]
Mount Peter: Home Again February 12, 2019 by Brownski A home mountain is more then just the place where you have a pass or where you ski the most. It’s about where your skiing story began, where your roots are. Your home mountain is your origin story, like the planet Krypton in Superman. My ski story […]
