Six Social Distance Skiing Essentials 2020
I know, I know, skiing is the ultimate socially distanced sport. We’re outside, and generally at least six feet apart from each other. However, now that we don’t know whether the lodges will be open…
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Future of Skiing?
I have been wondering about the future of skiing. Is it going to look like the brief re-opening of Arapahoe Basin ? Reservations required, only going up on the chairlift with your own party, lodges closed for…
An Epic Change: Epic vs Ikon passes (and the book detailing the battle)
Commitment vs freedom. . . a battle individuals grapple with everywhere, including on the ski slopes! Particularly this winter, when appealing prepaid lift pass products abound, commitment can pay off. Vail Resorts continues to offer…
10,000 Lunges to Paradise: The Art of Télémark Skiing (part 1).
Editor’s note: Tracie Max Sachs reports from the Swiss Alps on her telemark lessons in two parts. This installment focuses on preparation and learning about telemark skiing. For several years, I considered taking up…
Sweet Protection Helmet Review
Item Reviewed: Sweet Protection Switcher Helmet Reviewed by “QUICK CHICK” , Tracie Max Sachs Tracie is a 5 time World Cup Champion in Speed Skiing. She is the American Women’s record holder, and 4th fastest…
Our epic Keystone ski lesson day
Keystone Resort prides itself on more than 3,000 acres of skiable terrain, including three peaks, five bowls, a cat-skiing adventure, and night skiing. A day of ski lessons with an expert Keystone instructor therefore seemed…
Ample early season snow in Colorado
Lots of Snow = Early Openings Normally, ski resorts don’t open until right around Thanksgiving. But, here in Colorado we have already been blessed with tremendous snowfall. Accordingly, several resorts are already open, and a…
7 types of guys you’ll date in a ski town in your 30s or older
Editor’s Note: Author Stacy Gold is back with tips on dating in a ski town… this month, discussing a slightly older demographic! Dating in a ski town presents certain unique challenges. Whether you live in…
Swiss Alps skiing: an insider’s view
We’ve enjoyed Swiss Alps skiing since November 10, 2017 — Verbier, Switzerland to be exact! The resort of Verbier 4 Vallées officially opens daily from December 2, 2017 and stays open through the end of…
Ski personality test
The ski personality test simply consists of skiing down a mountain with someone you don’t know well. You might be surprised to see all the insights that are revealed in a few hours, or less! …