Ski Magazine

I’ve been skiing for 27 years, most of those on men’s or unisex skis. That wasn’t a conscious decision—it wasn’t a decision at all, in fact. That’s just what I had to work with. With an older brother involved in ski racing and a ski instructor dad we

A crowd of 100 or so began to amass before dawn last Christmas Eve, eager to claim first tracks down Hunter North, the largest ski resort expansion on the East Coast in 15 years. Despite flurries and a dreary fog, the air was festive. Hunter staff do

Sixteen years after the seed was first planted, a much-hyped project is finally coming to fruition: Big SNOW American Dream, North America’s first indoor ski slope, opens for business beginning December 5, 2019. The 180,000-square-foot, 16-story faci

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Like their bases, your skis’ edges require regular maintenance to ensure they’re running as smoothly as possible in all snow conditions. Leif Sunde, ski technician and cofounder of the Denver Sports Lab, recommends getting into the habit of inspectin

There’s magic in Sun Valley. It’s one of those special places that just embodies winter. Bluebird skies, fluffy, dry powder, world-class slopes, and a rustic, authentic town that oozes charm. Sun Valley is that postcard ski vacation that most of us c

Many skiers still don’t know how to exploit one of the best features of a ski: the sidecut. A ski’s sidecut is designed to help you turn, be more efficient with your energy, and ultimately, carve. Carving, believe it or not, is one of the most effici

Where can you schuss world-class slopes by day and take in a concert by a Grammy-winning blues artist in an historic theater by night? How about ride an Olympic bobsled course, then hit the outlets for the afternoon? Park City isn’t just a ski town w

The storied history of the Sun Valley Lodge is felt the moment you arrive at the stately property built by architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood in December of 1936. The lodge was designed at the centerpiece of America’s first destination ski resort, a

The town of Ketchum had its own long and storied history well before Mr. Harriman and company set their sights on Sun Valley. This former mining town drew fortune-seekers in the mid-1800s who came looking to cash in on the land’s natural resources, i

The fact that Sun Valley isn’t the easiest of places to get to is no doubt one of its greatest advantages. After all, once you’re there, the experience is sweeter when you’re not sharing it with Interstates full of other visitors. Here’s what you nee

Skiing with good form can be a catch-22. When you engage all the muscles you should be to turn your skis and absorb terrain, you ski more efficiently and more powerfully—but you’re almost guaranteed to be tight and sore at the end of the day. One are

The Limelight brand’s outpost in Ketchum is fun and quirky like the other two locations (Aspen and Snowmass), embracing a whimsical vibe in its lobby lounge space filled with low-slung couches scattered with colorful pillows and surrounding a three-w

Stepping into Konditorei is like entering an authentic Vienna café, from the blonde wood accents, pine chairs with classic cut-out designs, and the wafts of Austrian pastries delighting your senses. Don’t miss the Konditorei breakfast—egg Benedicts,

Sun Valley is known for many things: challenging groomers; a historic ski town; incredible tree skiing in burn zones. But one of its greatest assets is located above treeline. Even during dry spells and days after the last storm, stashes of Idaho’s i

The intermediate and advanced skiing terrain is the biggest attraction to the famed Coyote Yurt, followed closely by great snow. The skiing includes the unique north-facing burned glades left by the Beaver Creek fire that raged in 2013 (and took the

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HIS EYES BULGE AS HE STRAIGHTLINES out the tightening funnel of La Grave, France’s Vallons de La Meije. The muscles in his thighs tear in ways you can’t train for. On his left, he passes a man sliding on an inner tube. On his right, a woman telemarki

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'THE MAN BEHIND THE MAPS' jamesniehues.com You may not recognize his name, but you’ve seen his work. For 30 years, Colorado native James Niehues has painted trail maps for over 200 ski areas worldwide. "The Man Behind the Maps," a project that came t

YOU YOUNG PARENTS, HEED MY WORDS. MAKE YOUR KIDS GO SKIING, AND THEY WILL THANK YOU FOR IT SOMEDAY. WELL, OK, THEY’LL AT LEAST HAVE VAGUELY THANKFUL FEELINGS, EVEN IF THEY DON’T ACTUALLY, YOU KNOW, THANK YOU. Or, wait, what they’ll really do, when th

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As we tour up the skin track after sunset, the slush turns to ice. The Colorado snowpack had been boisterous all season around Breckenridge in particular, including a historic avalanche cycle about a month before the trip. But we arrived in Summit Co

Sven Brunso built a life in front of the camera, arcing powder turns on breathtaking terrain around the globe. It was a coveted life, which he shared with his beloved wife, Beth, and their two children, in the spectacular Colorado mountain town of Du

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In many ways, Simon Beck is just like the rest of us: When he sees snow falling, he aches to get outside and play in it. He longs to trace fresh tracks through the powder. He also gets scientific, nerdy. He wonders if this new dusting will be the rig

As we pull to the side of Highway 75, 10 minutes north of Ketchum, snowmobiles buzz on the distant hill like multicolored bees. One rider is idling not far from our parking spot with another machine at the ready: We’re headed out for an afternoon of

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