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Mt. Pinatubo’s 1991 eruption. Photo credit: WIRED Solar Geoengineering: Skiing’s Last Hope? Clay Malott January 20, 2021 In 1991, Mt. Pinatubo erupted in the Philippines. The eruption spewed 20 million tonnes […]
Ski Tips: Deceleration lives in the future January 11, 2021 By Dan Egan, EBS ski columnist Many skiers try to slow down each turn they make because they are living under […]
Tuck and TUMBLE: All-time FWT Crashes November 18, 2020 by Jordan Grant-Krenz This one is NOT for the faint of heart. Buckle up for the top 10 crashes ever documented on […]
The two snowboarders talk about snow conditions and route selection as they drop in, one at a time. Gusting wind is blowing snow across the ridge as they wind between reefy rocks.
We were hoping to explore Bolivia’s Cordillera Real range—a 125-kilometer-long stretch of densely glaciated granite peaks largely unexplored by skiers. Our group of three knew skiing in Bolivia would be challenging because of the weather, the complicated and glaciated terrain and the lack of beta. The scale, remoteness and subsequent mystery of these mountains are what keep most people away. But it’s also what draws people like us in to explore.
Treat ’em right: Five tips for taking care of skis during the off-season May 18, 2020 by FREESKIER You know how it goes: After milking the last turns of the season […]
Why Is It Called Skiing? BY PATRICK THORNE April 2, 2020 What we have called skiing has a history dating back at least 8,000 years, and possibly as far as 20,000, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jo Simpson, NSCF Public Affairs, 775-722-6468, publicaffairs@skifederation.org National Ski Council Federation Expresses Support to Ski Industry The National Ski Council values our long-standing relationship with […]
Plattekill: Gotta Go To Know February 4, 2020 by Harvey Skiers say “you gotta go to know.” The saying implies that the skiing is often better than forecasts indicate. If you’re […]
Drive It If You Can Most Dangerous Roads In The US To A Ski Area January 22, 2020 Alex Silgalis This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full […]
Creation and growth of Summit County’s ski areas shaped the mountain sports community August 18, 2019 Antonio Olivero Peak 8 Ski Area, the predecessor to the current Breckenridge Ski Resort, […]
Ask An Expert: Knee Replacement by seniorsskiing March 6, 2019 Advice From An Orthopedic Physician. A reader asks: I need a knee replacement. Is there one implant (Zimmer, Depuy, Stryker, […]
