Have you ever wondered just how heavy snow really is? It’s hard to tell by looking at it, but snow can actually be quite dense…
Buying used skis is a great way to save money this ski season, especially considering how brand-new pairs can cost well over $1,000. When purchasing…
There’s nothing quite like finishing a big day skiing, getting home into the warmth and totally immersing yourself in the world of skiing. With thousands…
Winter sports enthusiasts are known to pay a pretty penny for their expensive equipment and clothing, but have you ever wondered how pricey a single…
Ready to take your skiing to the next level? If your goal is to become a parallel skier, you may be wondering why you should…
Have you ever hit the slopes and found yourself skiing on man-made snow? Perhaps you’ve noticed a difference in the texture and wondered if it…
Love skiing and looking for a breathtaking ski experience? North America boasts remarkable ski resorts with visually striking terrain you will find hard to forget….
When it comes to skiing, having the right gear is key. While a quality ski jacket is a must-have item, there are other options out…
Historically, the skiathlon has been a cornerstone of Olympic cross-country skiing events. Stylistically it is quite different than other cross-country skiing events in the Olympics,…
We all have a favorite pair of skis, and no matter how well we care for them, they will eventually have to be retired. Assuming…
On first impressions, waterskiing and snow skiing appear to have a lot of similarities. For example, both sports are carried out on skis, one attached…
There are so many new things to learn when you take up skiing or snowboarding, you can’t possibly pick them all up at once. However,…
Grand Targhee is one of the last down-home ski resorts in the U.S. The resort was founded by East Idahoans in 1966, one year after…
Over many years the human body has had to evolve to adapt to changing climate and environment. We have all shivered when exposed to sudden…
Each type of ski is specifically designed to perform best based on different snow conditions and your style of skiing. Powder skis can be used…
As every consumer knows, it’s best to try before you buy. This is doubly true when it comes to buying skis. The skis you use…
Avalanches are powerful forces of nature that can catch out the unwary. But where does the danger lie? The greatest danger with avalanches is underestimating…
Alterra Mountain Company and Vail Resorts, two of the largest ski resort holding companies, have bought up enough mountains across the world to make the…
Alpine and freestyle skiing are undeniably the two most popular types of skiing in the world today. If you were to make a Venn diagram…
Ski resorts use a lot of energy for heating residential and commercial buildings and operating ski lifts, snow cannons, and other equipment. How can they…
Everyone has skied past the different snowmaking machines alongside the slopes but just how much snow can each of them produce? A larger snow cannon…
We are all used to speeding into the ski lift station only for everything to nearly grind to a halt. What’s happening? How does the…
When you’re renting skis or demoing as you look to buy a pair for yourself, you may notice that the bindings they’ll give you at…
Helmets are one of the most protective pieces of gear that you can wear while skiing. If you have long hair, this can often cause…
