Skiing Articles

When Is The Best Time To Go Skiing In Switzerland? (Ski Trip Planning)

When Is The Best Time To Go Skiing In Switzerland? (Ski Trip Planning)

Switzerland is a fantastic location to go to, not just for skiing but also for the culture, the landscapes, the quirky buildings, and so much…

17 Reasons To Become A Ski Instructor? (& 5 Not Too)

17 Reasons To Become A Ski Instructor? (& 5 Not Too)

There is no such thing as the ideal job but becoming a ski instructor has to come pretty close. So, what are the advantages?  Being…

Do Most Advanced Skiers Ski Black Diamond Terrain Exclusively? 

Do Most Advanced Skiers Ski Black Diamond Terrain Exclusively? 

Black diamond ski terrain can be some of the most exhilarating runs for advanced skiers to enjoy on a typical day. However, have you ever…

What Is It REALLY Like to Be a Ski Instructor? (My Honest Experience)

What Is It REALLY Like to Be a Ski Instructor? (My Honest Experience)

The life of a ski instructor sounds pretty idyllic. You’ll get free lift tickets, and the opportunity to be on the mountain all day, all…

Quiz Time: 40 Ski Questions For Your Next Fun Quiz (Difficulty: Medium)

Quiz Time: 40 Ski Questions For Your Next Fun Quiz (Difficulty: Medium)

The 2022-2023 ski season is around the corner, even though we have a few months before the snow starts falling. Summer is the perfect time…

Who Are The Most Impressive And Well-known Downhill Skiers Of All Time?

Who Are The Most Impressive And Well-known Downhill Skiers Of All Time?

Downhill skiing has long been regarded as the pinnacle event in the world of winter sports. We will examine who the very best downhill skiers of…

Is It Better To Rent Or Buy A Ski Helmet? Pros & Cons

Is It Better To Rent Or Buy A Ski Helmet? Pros & Cons

Even if you are completely confident in your own ability, it’s possible that someone else can make a mistake and hit you, resulting in serious…

Should I Really Wear a Hat Under My Ski Helmet? (Best Way To Stay Warm)

Should I Really Wear a Hat Under My Ski Helmet? (Best Way To Stay Warm)

Newer skiers may be confused when they see some other skiers wearing hats underneath their helmets, while others only wear just a helmet. This comes…

Is Whistler Good for Beginner Skiers? (Honest Truth)

Is Whistler Good for Beginner Skiers? (Honest Truth)

Whistler is an incredibly popular resort in Canada, so it makes sense to ask – is Whistler really that good for beginners?  Whistler Blackcomb is…

3 Best Way To Transport Skis In Your Car (Without A Roof Box)

3 Best Way To Transport Skis In Your Car (Without A Roof Box)

Transporting skis can be a difficult task, especially if you drive a smaller vehicle. However, there are some tips and tricks for getting your gear…

Why Are Most Skis No Longer Made of Solid Wood? (Advantages Of Multi-Layer Skis)

Why Are Most Skis No Longer Made of Solid Wood? (Advantages Of Multi-Layer Skis)

Wooden skis are where it all started. Thousands of years ago, our ancestors did not have the luxury of composite skis and other similarly fancy…

Best Way To Carry Water While Skiing (Hydration Tips)

Best Way To Carry Water While Skiing (Hydration Tips)

Not drinking enough is a surefire way to have a miserable time skiing. You’ll have less energy and a greater chance of injury. Luckily, there…

What Is The Best Age to Start Skiing? (Younger Than You Think)

What Is The Best Age to Start Skiing? (Younger Than You Think)

Most of us have all seen kids flying down the slopes looking like professionals. It always gets me thinking – what age did they start…

How Many Vertical Feet Make for A Big Ski Day? & Who Set The Season Record

How Many Vertical Feet Make for A Big Ski Day? & Who Set The Season Record

The most common way for skiers to track how much skiing they’ve done in a day is by keeping track of their vertical feet. What…

Does Skiing Build Muscle? Total Body Workout

Does Skiing Build Muscle? Total Body Workout

If you’ve never skied before you might be surprised to find out that downhill skiing is a full-body workout. Battling gravity force in pulling you…

What Ski Resorts Do When There Is No Snow? Worrying Trend

What Ski Resorts Do When There Is No Snow? Worrying Trend

It can be incredibly disheartening to look at the weather forecast before your big winter ski trip and see a frustrating lack of snow forecast…

What Are The Rules Of Freestyle Skiing & How Do Judges Score? (Olympics & XGames)

What Are The Rules Of Freestyle Skiing & How Do Judges Score? (Olympics & XGames)

The term “freestyle skiing” seems to evolve into something new almost every single year and it looks very different compared to what it used to…

When Does The Ski Season End? Resort Closing Dates Around The World (Surprising Results)

When Does The Ski Season End? Resort Closing Dates Around The World (Surprising Results)

In a perfect world, ski season would never end and we would swim through waist-deep powder all summer.  The length of a ski season varies…

Why Do They Often Go Down The Ramp Backward In Big Air Skiing?

Why Do They Often Go Down The Ramp Backward In Big Air Skiing?

Skiing Big Air is one of the newest events to join the Olympic line-up. Making its debut in Beijing 2022, the sport sees athletes throwing…

A Typical Day In the Life of a Ski Instructor (What It’s REALLY Like)

A Typical Day In the Life of a Ski Instructor (What It’s REALLY Like)

Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a ski instructor is like? Of course, they do a lot of skiing, but…

Do Skis Lose Their Camber Over Time? Prevention Tips

Do Skis Lose Their Camber Over Time? Prevention Tips

I can see why camber can be a confusing topic since there are a lot of different things to take into account, as well as…

When Did Ski Jumping Start Using Tracks? Real Snow Vs Icy Ceramic

When Did Ski Jumping Start Using Tracks? Real Snow Vs Icy Ceramic

Ski jumping seems to capture many people’s attention, it’s simple to follow and the obvious risk of dropping from the height of a 30-story building…

How Do Ski Resorts Ensure No One is Forgotten On The Mountain? (Ski Patrol Sweep)

How Do Ski Resorts Ensure No One is Forgotten On The Mountain? (Ski Patrol Sweep)

Maybe you’ve seen the movie Frozen recently (no, not the one with Disney princesses) or maybe you’re just curious after catching the last chair up…

Is Cross-Country Skiing Hard? 12 Tips For Your First Time

Is Cross-Country Skiing Hard? 12 Tips For Your First Time

Cross-country skiing can be an incredibly rewarding sport to partake in. Not only is it a great workout but it can also be a fun…