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by Mike Whitaker Confused by the recent introduction of multi-radius wizardry? You’re not alone. Start asking questions and you’ll quickly get a variety of differing views. To get a good handle on what this new buzz can do for us, it’s important to understand the design characteristics that make a ski turn. At the forefront […]
The annual Silent Auction is now LIVE. Their are many items up for bid this year. Check them out. It all began on October 1st at 12:00 Noon EDT and will close on November 1st at 6 PM EDT. Start bidding… ENTER THE AUCTION
U.S. SKI & SNOWBOARD ANNOUNCES MATT GNOZA AS FREESTYLE SPORT DIRECTOR PARK CITY, UTAH (July 21, 2022) – U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced the promotion of Matt Gnoza to Freestyle Sport Director. Gnoza brings extensive freestyle leadership and coaching experience to his new position. Gnoza began his career at U.S. Ski & Snowboard as the Moguls […]
Tips to Prepare for Ski Season From Two-Time Olympian Kaylin Richardson November 12, 2020 by Andy Cochrane After ten years as an elite world cup racer and ten subsequent years as a professional big-mountain skier, Kaylin Richardson knows a thing or two about carving turns and slashing pow lines—and just as much about the strength and […]
BREAKING: Powder Magazine Shut Down After 48 Years By Matt Lorelli | October 4, 2020 Industry insiders are reporting that American Media Inc. is closing many of its legacy publications, including the long-standing Powder Magazine. The news was then confirmed by the editor of Mountain Gazette. Check out the caption on the spine of Powder’s last publication. No official statements have been released […]
Gore Mountain: Right Place, Right Time January 28, 2020 by Brownski I thought I had done pretty good getting to Gore by 8:40 AM but no; the upper lots were already full. I dumped Junior and our gear near the lodge and parked in Lot E. Once our tickets were squared away, we headed up the […]
Tree Martinis at Ski Valley For 60 years, skiers have calmed their nerves with cocktails hidden along these slopes. The legend of the Martini Tree begins in the winter of 1958-1959 at Ski Valley, a resort and school located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, just north of the city of Taos, New Mexico. During a […]
American Airlines Slashes Ski Baggage Fee From $150 to $30 By: Francis Xavier | May 22, 2019 As of Tuesday surfboards, skis and bicycles are going to be treated like regular checked bags on American Airlines. That means when flying domestically with oversized sporting equipment you will only have to pay a $30 fee rather than the […]
March 28, 2019 / SIA In an effort to help solve the issue of participation in our industry, to get more people out on the snow, we will be introducing you to some programs that are making a difference. SIA urges you to learn more and support these amazing organizations. The first is Share Winter, […]
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 […]
National Ski Council Federation Newsbeat January 2019 World Snow Day 2019 Set: 469 Events in 45 Countries. The eighth edition of World Snow Day, a FIS (International Ski Federation) initiative aimed at increasing participation in and awareness of winter sports, will take place on Sunday, Jan. 20. The events also promote environmental stewardship, the health […]
Memoir Of A Telemark Skier by Roger Lohr — January 8, 2019 “Telemarketers” Found Each Other To Practice Their Distinctive Style. [Editor Note:This remembrance of Telemark skiing by Roger Lohr first appeared in his publication XCSkiresorts.com.] The North American Telemark Organization set a record with this group turn at Mad River Glen in 1980. In the 1970s, telemark skiers were called the free heelers, telemarketers, and the Lunatic Fringe. […]
