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Sun Valley & Snowbasin Join Epic Pass for the 2019-20 Season By Sam Collentine, Meteorologist February 6, 2019 Sun Valley Resort in Idaho and Snowbasin Resort in Utah will join the Epic Pass beginning with 2019-20 winter season. Epic Pass holders will receive seven days of skiing or snowboarding with no restrictions at both […]
Kings and Queens of Corbet’s 2.0 February 8, 2019 Written by Jeff Burke- Jackson Hole Ski Patrol. Check out Jeff’s latest write-up, Sizing up Corbet’s for Kings and Queens, here. We’re less than a week away from the second annual Kings and Queens of Corbet’s, Jackson Hole’s unique freeride competition set atop North America’s most revered […]
Vonn takes her final bow with world championship downhill bronze By Nate Clark Feb 10, 2019 High winds caused organizers to shorten the women’s downhill course at the world championships in Are, Sweden, the site of the final race in the historic career of the U.S.’ Lindsey Vonn. The short course was thought to be a plus […]
FAIRYTALE ENDING AS VONN RETIRES James Cove, PlanetSKI Editor Sunday February 10, 2019 The greatest female skier of all time has ended her career on the podium. PlanetSKI pays tribute. NEW & UPDATED Lindsey Vonn ended her glittering career with a brilliant bronze at the Ladies Downhill at the World Championships in Åre, Sweden. In […]
PHOTO: Ian Fohrman The Most Sacred Shacks, Shrines, and Sculptures in the Mountains Finding them requires intimate knowledge transferred by someone who has already been there December 27, 2017 By Ian Fohrman Hidden among wind-swept pines at ski resorts are dozens of renegade structures varying in complexity and craftsmanship. They exist across the country and range […]
How to Ski Bumps Many skiers will describe themselves as “experts,” and then admit, in the same breath, that they “don’t do bumps.” It’s not surprising: Moguls take pride in making you look bad. Whether you’re an occasional bumper looking to smooth and polish your technique, or a total newcomer who has always stuck to […]
Photo courtesy of the Pangea Pod Hotel Whistler’s First Pod Hotel Is Important for Skiers Everywhere If someone told you that you could comfortably stay at a world class ski resort for $50 a night, would you believe them? Jon Jay Jan 23, 2019 It’s no secret that ski vacations are becoming something only the […]
Smugglers’ Notch Ski Patrol wins national award By: Megan Carpenter January 04, 2019 A national award further proves that the Smugglers’ Notch Ski Patrol has outdoor enthusiasts protected on the slopes. The 60-member crew beat out 400 teams from across the country to win the Most Outstanding Alpine Patrol Award from The National Ski Patrol. “We […]
Stephani Victor, Paralympic medalist, retires from alpine sit-ski racing Ben Ramsey January 25, 2019 Stephani Victor comes around a gate during her first run in the Huntsman Cup’s super G competition on Park City Mountain’s PayDay run on Wednesday. The annual event features athletes from all over the globe competing in various divisions designated by […]
Her knees ‘broken beyond repair,’ Vonn retiring after worlds Associated Press February 1, 2019 Giovanni Auletta / AP | AP Her knees ‘broken beyond repair,’ Vonn retiring after worlds Lindsey Vonn has only two races remaining on her aching knees. The women’s all-time leader in World Cup wins announced Friday that she will retire from […]
Photo courtesy of Surefoot The Assurance of Fit Surefoot’s custom approach to ski boot fitting is worth it. Jon Jay Jan 21, 2019 Xanthe Demas was going through ski boot hell. The Aspen, Colo. resident and SKI Magazine ski tester went to a bootfitter that some friends recommended last season and walked out of the store expecting […]
Ski California Joins Other Ski State Associations to Unite Behind Climate Action SnowBrains | February 2, 2019 Ski California After the announcement from the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) to form the Outdoor Business Climate Partnership to provide leadership on climate change, leaders of several state ski […]
