Lots of snow and lots of rumors have been swirling around our hometown of Aspen/Snowmass, and the Aspen Skiing Company confirmed yesterday that both Aspen Mountain and Snowmass will open early! The Silver Queen Gondola and Ajax Express will start spinning on Aspen Mountain this Saturday and Sunday, a little over two weeks ahead of […]
As snowsports movie fanatics we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Jackson-hole based film production, Teton Gravity Research. Together, we’ve teamed up to bring all you adventurous skiers and snowboarders out there some exhilarating ski vacation packages, which include lodging, lift tickets as well as excursions and meals, in some cases. The guys—and gals— at TGR […]
This month, we are celebrating all things Whistler on our Facebook page with Whistler Chairlift Trivia. Answer questions on Mondays and Thursdays and enter to win a five-day ski vacation. You can enter with each new trivia question, so visit often! Check back on Dec. 3 to see if you’ve been drawn as the winner […]
We’ve turned back our clocks, we’ve tuned up our skis and we’re ready for ski season to start… With nine resorts in North America open this week, it’s very plausible that you could be taking some turns very soon! In fact, one lucky skier or snowboarder will be ripping up Banff and Lake Louise this […]
Editor’s Note: The Banff Squirrel—best known for photobombing pictures in the park—heard the #BanffLocalLegends chatter and wanted to get in on the question-answering action. If you haven’t entered to win, visit the Ski.com Facebook page and ask your question! You have until Monday, Nov. 4! Also, we have big news for Banff and Lake Louise! Mother Nature timed […]
As you’ve probably noticed on the slopes the last couple of years, rockered skis are in. Really in. This winter you’ll be hard-pressed to find a ski that doesn’t have some blend of rocker and camber, and there’s a good reason for that. No matter what the performance level or intended use, the right blend […]
We’ve arrived in our final week of our Banff & Lake Louise Local Legends sweepstakes! Read on to see which questions Casey, Stavros and Rocket answered this week and which participants receive an extra 5 entries in our random drawing for a Banff and Lake Louise legendary ski vacation! After an amazing day on the […]
We hope you’re as psyched as we are to hear the news that Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows were blessed with nearly a foot of snow last night. This is good news for opening day at Squaw, which is scheduled for November 27, 2013. Alpine Meadows is set to open December 13, 2013. If this […]
Winter Park and its sister resort, Mary Jane, have two very different identities. Winter Park is ideal for families and intermediates, while Mary Jane is a favorite stash for mogul and glade enthusiasts. What many people don’t know is that there are several other don’t-miss zones—seven to be exact—above and around these two mountains. This […]
For as long as I can remember, Halloween has been one of my favorite holidays. Growing up, one of the best parts was our tradition of visiting a local fine-dining restaurant located in an old lumber baron’s home built in 1885. But we didn’t go there for the food. We went there to celebrate its […]
