How to Spend 5 Days in Alta
It takes more than a weekend to explore the more than 4 square miles available for skiing at Alta. -Jon Boyden Why is Alta Such a Great Ski Vacation Destination? The resort’s mott…
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So, You Wanna Try Splitboarding? Here's What You Should Know
Almost nothing went according right the first time Drew Rupp went splitboarding at White River Sno Park (opens in new window) near Mount Hood. Rupp's trekking poles broke—he…
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Skiing in the French Alps: How to Actually Make it Happen
You’ve been convinced to head to the French Alps for your ski vacation. It didn’t take much arm-twisting, did it? But obviously you’ve got some planning to do—there is the crossing of a large…
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How to Survive the Holidays at Utah Ski Resorts
It may be billed as the most wonderful time of the year, but for ski-loving Salt Lake City locals, the holidays can also be, well, not so wonderful, thanks to the tourist crowds that flood th…
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Skiing New Hampshire's Sweet 16
Fabled New Hampshire two-lane is a celebration of skiing. Is there any road with a greater connection to New England's rich ski history than Route 16 in New Hampshire? With a nod to Vermont's R…
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How to Take a Hassle-Free Ski Trip with Kids?
Why Park City Might be Your Best Bet. Savvy parents know: A family ski trip is one of the best things you’ll ever do. But, if not planned properly, it can be a bit of a logistical hairball.…
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Tips When Flying to Ski
Traveling with Ski Gear.Unless you're retired, or are fortunate enough to be a Trustafarian who can pack up the family wagon and zig-zag across the continent to visit your dream ski locations, your be…
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14 Tips for Zermatt and Skiing the Matterhorn
Time to Cool Off. Need a break from the summer heat? Think about a ski trip to Europe over the December break. THE MATTERHORN: It’s doable. If its glaciers can be skied in August, Dec…
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Why Take A Resistance Band On Your Next Ski Trip?
Keep your band handy to warm up your legs on the mountain. Skiing is a sport that treads the fine line between pure exhilaration and outright terror, and the only thing keeping you on the r…
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The Ski Trips That Make You A Better Skier
A week on the slopes – and in the bars – can be an outstanding social holiday. But what if your goal is to return home a better skier? For all their physical demands and opportunities for e…
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8 Things You Should Know Before Planning a Vacation to Alta Ski Area
Alta is known for both the quality and quantity of snow it receives—more than 500 inches a year. -Photo courtesy of Alta Located in Little Cottonwood Canyon just outside of Salt Lak…
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How to Pull off a 100-Day Ski Season with a Full-Time Job
By the time I skied my 100th day this season—skinning up Alta at sunset after a rogue May storm dusted the mountain with a few inches of fresh snow—the outing felt both special and normal. Sp…
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