Top 11 Resorts with the Best Hike-to Inbounds Terrain Zones in North America For those willing to earn their turns, some of the best ski experiences in North America lie beyond the reach of a chairlift. Because hike-to terrain requires significantly more effort to reach than what the average ski area guest is willing to put forth, it often offers access to untouched powder, steep chutes, expansive bowls, and an extra thrill beyond […] Brains Brent Thomas | February 27, 2025 0 Comments
The Top 9 Places to Put Your Ski Stickers Who doesn’t love stickers? Especially ski stickers. Oftentimes, you can get them for free, which makes them even better. I mean, they should be free since you will be advertising at no cost for whoever or whatever the sticker represents. Swaps, shops, and resorts are the best places to get them. It’s always a good idea to get a sticker from […] Brains Brent Thomas | February 26, 2025 3 Comments
Why Ski Boots Stink, and How You Can Fight the Stench Today was without a doubt one of the best days of skiing you have ever had. Conditions were perfect to rip long radius carved turns, and the lift lines were short. You must have gotten in 20+ runs. And boy did you work up a sweat doing it, especially your feet. When you got home you threw those wet ski […] Brains Curtis Weller | February 24, 2025 0 Comments
How Taking a Wilderness First Responder Course Made Me a More Valuable Ski Partner On New Year’s Eve last season, I watched my uncle break his femur right in front of me on Alta’s High Rustler, a steep, double-black diamond slope not very far from the base of the Utah ski area. I’m glad it was only a femur because when I saw him slam on the cat track in front of me after […] Brains Martin Kuprianowicz | February 20, 2025 1 Comment
The 9 Best Resorts for Lift-Accessed Backcountry Riding in the U.S. These days more and more skiers and snowboarders are ditching the crowds and lift lines and taking their riding outside the traditional ski resort and into the backcountry. The allure of untracked powder and adventure is hard to resist for the most venturesome enthusiasts. One of the most convenient ways to access this wild playground is by using a ski […] Brains Brent Thomas | February 19, 2025 1 Comment
Why is That Tree Covered in Bras and Beads at the Ski Area? Every ski resort seems to have that one tree covered in bras, beads, boots, panties, and whatever people choose to toss on it. Many refer to it as the “panty tree.” There have been conflicting reports that debate when, where, and why panty trees came to be, so today, we must try to piece together the puzzle. Our earliest theory […] Brains Luke Guilford | February 18, 2025 6 Comments
Top 10 Tips for Skiing With Kids Skiing with kids can be the most rewarding yet also the most frustrating thing you have ever done. Here are our top tips to maximize the fun: 1) Choosing a Resort: Choose your resort very carefully. Avoid long walks with gear or long car trips fully dressed to the lift. Maybe pick a smaller resort with good lift access over […] Brains Julia Schneemann | February 16, 2025 1 Comment
Big Snow Can Also Bring Big Problems: Snow Immersion Suffocation Powder days are great, one of the many reasons we ski and ride. Whether it’s 6” or 16”, cutting fresh tracks and taking face shots make everything worthwhile. The rare storms, where we count snowfall in feet, not inches, will have us talking about it for years. Remember that storm in Feb 2023… Related: VIDEO: Pro Skier Shows Us the […] Brains SnowBrains | February 14, 2025 3 Comments
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