Best Ski Boots for 2021
Last winter, our team headed to ISPO Munich, the world’s largest sports trade show, to get a sneak peek at the best ski boots for 2021. Finding the perfect ski boot…
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What’s it like to ski with the COVID restrictions in place?
Wondering what it’s like to ski at your favorite mountain during the pandemic? Sure, we’ve all heard what we’re supposed to do: Wear face coverings, maintain physical distance, ride the…
Read Full RecipeGoodbye, Paper Trail Maps.
Have you ever put your hand in the pocket of a ski jacket you haven’t worn for a while and pulled out an old trail map? There’s something satisfying about…
Read Full RecipeA chat with Nikki Champion, Utah Avalanche Forecaster
Thanks largely to COVID-19, backcountry skiing promises to be bigger than ever this year. This is hardly a surprise. In the backcountry, there's no social distancing, capacity limitations, or reservation…
Read Full RecipeResort Review: Indoor Skiing at Big Snow American Dream
by Melissa Medeiros Most avid skiers would love to ski year ’round. Unfortunately, this isn’t what Mother Nature intended, at least in the Northeast. But if you want to…
Read Full RecipeSkiing and social distancing: Three Vermont ski areas look at the season ahead.
(Photo: Upper Jester, Sugarbush, Vermont) One of the things I love about skiing is how no two ski areas are alike. Each has its own character, its own vibe, even…
Read Full RecipeVail announced its policies for the coming season. So now what?
After months of speculation, the word it finally out: Last week Vail released its operating plan for the coming season, and it’s a lot to take in. Rather than repeat…
Read Full RecipePandemic Skiing at A-Basin: What was it like? A Ski Diva fills us in.
(Photo above: East Wall, A-Basin, May, 2020) If I could’ve changed places with one person last week, it might’ve been Rachel Vecchitto. A long-time member of TheSkiDiva community, Rachel was…
Read Full RecipeThe season pass conundrum.
This is the time of year when we usually make our season pass decisions. Ikon or Epic? Which level? Or should we go with an independent mountain, instead? It’s not…
Read Full RecipeSCOTT Freeguide Ski Boot 2021 Preview
The SCOTT Freeguide ski boot is a lightweight Carbon-enforced ski touring boot, brand new for 2020/21 and promising the highest performance when travelling both up and downhill. The Freeguide Carbon…
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