If you’re like us and not ready to stash your skis or snowboard for the season, don’t forget that there are still plenty of ski resorts that stay open in May and often later. To help you get a couple more turns in this season, we compiled a roundup of the best resorts where you can […]
Photos + video by Jackson Lebsack Passing through the rocky slabs that mark the entrance to Beaver Creek ski resort signifies you’re entering a special place, and Beaver Creek is undeniably distinct. Once you’ve left behind the bustle of Colorado’s main thoroughfare of the Rockies—I-70—and passed through Beaver Creek’s natural gateway, you’ll be greeted by […]
Photos + video By Jackson Lebsack “Breck” is the perfect blend of everything you could want on a ski vacation: world-class skiing for all levels, a hopping nightlife scene, a range of lodging options, great restaurants, and of course, a historic downtown. With more than 2,908 acres of terrain for all levels of skiers, a handful […]
Spring skiing gets into full swing in March. To adjust for the freeze-thaw cycle of warmer weather, skiers and boarders master the art of following the sun for the softest snow. However, the spring can also bring plenty of precipitation, so March powder days are much more common than many skiers realize. Unless one of […]
Photos + video by Jackson Lebsack and Tommy Joyce A Crested Butte ski vacation is like no other, which is why it attracts a certain kind of ski vacationer; someone who is willing to travel further, go deeper and ski harder; someone looking for a unique, beautiful experience, not necessarily a convenient break from the […]
Photos + video by Jackson Lebsack and Tommy Joyce A Telluride ski trip requires a bit more effort than visiting most other resorts, but vacationers are rewarded for their traveling efforts. Telluride is one of Colorado’s most gorgeous mountain towns. Rich in mining-era character and stocked with endless stashes to explore thanks to nonexistent crowds, […]
Photos + video by Jackson Lebsack Park City Mountain Resort, the largest resort in the United States, is located in the heart of Park City, Utah, only a 35-minute drive from Salt Lake City International Airport and steps from historic Main Street in charming Park City. Park City Mountain bustles with activities year-round with two […]
By March, the shorter, darker and colder days of the year have worn off and ski resorts across Colorado enjoy the lion’s share of beautiful, sunny days. While warm, mountain sunshine on your face is reason enough to book a trip to the mountains in March, there’s also plenty more impetus. Here’s everything you need […]
Winter isn’t over, yet, but our second-favorite season is just around the corner. Soon, it will be time to slather on the Zinka, break out the retro ski gear and celebrate Spring! From your hometown hill to top-ten destinations, all ski resorts host spring-skiing celebrations. We know you’re a discerning bunch, so we compiled a list […]
Photos + video by Jackson Lebsack With an average annual snowfall of 29 feet, Fernie Alpine Resort is what powder lover’s dream of. Adventurous skiers and riders will think they’ve died and gone to heaven with Fernie’s 2,500-plus acres of terrain and 2,800-plus-foot vertical, five spectacular open bowls, ridges and glades. A wide variety of […]
To the snowed-in, cabin-fevered East Coasters, powder-hungry West Coasters and Midwesterners stuck on flat land without a mountain in sight: we hear your plight! In answer to your winter ailments, we concocted eight spring-skiing remedies to alleviate the top eight most common winter ailments. 1. AILMENT: WARM WEATHER Spring-skiing remedy: Bask in the sun and snow […]
Photos + video by Jackson Lebsack Located in the Japanese Alps near Nagano, Hakuba Valley features 11 ski resorts, and in average every winter, 11 meters of snow blankets the valley. The plentiful snow comes from the cold air that comes off the Pacific and Sea of Japan from Siberia, and it’s light, dry consistence […]
