Internet Debate Resolved: How to Properly Buckle Your Ski Boots Your ski boots are arguably the most important piece of gear you own. An ill-fitting boot can make your ski day miserable. That is why it is often recommended that you should get custom-fitted boots if you plan to spend any significant time on the slopes. This ensures the fit will allow you maximum performance from your skis without losing […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 5, 2025 3 Comments
Where Alpine Luxury Lives: Top 13 Most Expensive European Ski Home Markets Which snow fanatic has not dreamed of owning their own ski home? The idea of simply strapping on a pair of skis from the comfort of your own holiday home in the Alps is certainly enticing to many. According to a recent study by UBS entitled “European Alpine Property Focus,” this dream has never been more expensive. According to the […] Brains Julia Schneemann | June 4, 2025 0 Comments
5 Ways to Supercharge Your Skiing and Snowboarding Experience Are you ready to elevate your riding skills to the next level? Whether you’re a beginner aiming to carve down blue runs with confidence or an advanced skier looking to master double blacks, some specific strategies and actions can dramatically enhance your performance on the slopes. This guide isn’t your typical nuances of how to tweak your form to improve […] Brains Brent Thomas | June 4, 2025 0 Comments
Top 7 Steepest Chairlifts in the United States Finding the steepest chairlifts in the United States might seem like a straightforward subject to calculate. In actuality, it is much more subjective than one might expect. Some chairlifts have extremely steep sections going over gorges and ravines, making it easy to think that they could be a top contender. However, more mellow and extended flat areas, which may go […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | June 3, 2025 2 Comments
The World’s 11 Most Unique Glacier Ski Resorts From surreal summer skiing to panoramic peaks that seem to scrape the stratosphere, glacier ski resorts offer experiences unmatched by traditional alpine resorts. With around 40 glacier ski areas left worldwide, these high-altitude holdouts are increasingly rare—and increasingly worth the trip. Here are 11 of the most fascinating glacier resorts on Earth, each offering a mix of scenery, challenge, and […] Brains Julia Schneemann | June 2, 2025 0 Comments
The Southern Lights: An Electric Adventure That Should Be on Your Bucket List The Southern Lights are an electric adventure you won’t regret waiting to see. The electromagnetic phenomenon is frankly fascinating, but it is also elusive and unpredictable by nature. Auroras Australis is an experience that you will want to add to your bucket list. Many consider viewing the Northern Lights to be one of the most impressive travel experiences, but admiring […] Brains Sebastian Opazo | June 2, 2025 0 Comments
Top 5 Biggest Mistakes to Make as a Beginner Skier or Snowboarder Learning how to ski and snowboard can be a wonderful but challenging experience. Ski or snowboard boots might feel uncomfortable, and being on skis or snowboard for the first time can be downright scary. You will be introduced to a new world once you get past the fear and insecurity of learning the sport. As a beginner, you can have […] Brains Leander Walchshöfer | June 2, 2025 0 Comments
Top 13 Ski Areas With the Highest Lift Capacity in the World No one likes lines, so we all appreciate efficient infrastructure that gets you on the mountain and ready for some fun fast. Naturally, people will be drawn to resorts with the highest lift capacity to maximize the time on snow. The most common way to measure a ski area’s lifting capability is the hourly capacity of all its lifts. It […] Brains Julia Schneemann | May 27, 2025 1 Comment
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