Are you new to skiing and snowboarding? Finding the right mountain can make or break your first experience. A resort with too much steep terrain can be intimidating, while a mountain with extensive, gentle “green” circles and top-tier ski schools...
Read Article →Understanding snow reports is a crucial skill for any skier or snowboarder. If you’ve ever looked at a mountain’s daily update and felt like you were reading a foreign language, you aren’t alone. Words like “packed powder”, “corduroy”, and “crud”...
Read Article →Before you pack the car and head to the mountains, checking the live webcam is one of the smartest things you can do. But what exactly should you be looking for? While checking the “Snow Stake” cam to see overnight...
Read Article →If you look at photos of skiers from the 1970s and compare them to today, the most striking difference isn’t the neon clothing—it’s the equipment. The technology of skis has undergone several massive revolutions that have fundamentally changed how the...
Read Article →If you ever plan to leave the groomed, avalanche-controlled boundaries of a ski resort to venture into the backcountry, understanding how to read an avalanche forecast is the most important skill you can possess.
Read Article →For most of us in North America, May signals the end of the ski season. The lifts close, the snow turns to slush, and we reluctantly pack away our gear. But for the truly dedicated powder hounds, summer just means...
Read Article →As the snow melts and the resorts shut off their lifts, skiers and snowboarders face the dreaded offseason. While it’s tempting to hang up your boots and spend the summer on the couch, the key to a great opening day...
Read Article →When you sit back on a modern, high-speed, heated six-person chairlift, it’s hard to imagine what skiing was like a century ago. Before the invention of the chairlift, skiing meant exhausting yourself by hiking up the mountain with seal skins...
Read Article →Let’s face it: skiing and snowboarding are expensive sports. Between lift tickets, gear, lodging, and travel, a weekend trip to the mountains can quickly empty your wallet. However, with a bit of planning and insider knowledge, you can still enjoy...
Read Article →In an era dominated by massive multi-resort mega-passes and corporate consolidation, there is something incredibly special about the independent, mom-and-pop ski areas that still dot the landscape. While we love the expansive terrain of the big mega-resorts, independent mountains hold...
Read Article →Skiing in March and April is vastly different from skiing in January. The freeze-thaw cycle creates unique snow conditions, and the powerful high-altitude sun requires a totally different approach to layering and protection. Here is a quick checklist of essential...
Read Article →March has arrived, which means the days are getting longer, the sun is getting warmer, and “spring conditions” are right around the corner. Spring skiing is a beloved tradition. It’s the time of year when you can shed the heavy...
Read Article →We are thrilled to announce the official launch of Ski Cams Live!
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