Get Stoked with these Ski Movies.The skis are tuned, the bags are packed and now you're waiting for the snow to fall. Here are five flicks to inspire you for the upcoming season.1. Tight LooseTeton Gr…
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What You Need to Know Part 2: Altitude, Impact and Dehydration.To continue our coverage on first aid tips for winter sport related ailments, we look at some not so uncommon problems and useful tips to…
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What You Need to Know Part 1: Prevention and Frostnip? A few years back, my wife and I were riding a quad chair at Sugarloaf in western Maine, and I started chatting up the young snowboarder si…
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How to Ski Ice, Steeps, Trees and More... Sometimes the most daunting obstacle facing adult skiers is simply getting started. It takes a certain measure of courage, fitness, and sense of a…
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Learning to Ski as an Adult. One of the enduring attractions of skiing is that it's a true lifetime sport. I've seen folks well into their 80s getting out on the hill, having a grand time. Ther…
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More Green for the Hill. Skiing has never been inexpensive sport. But over the past few decades, the cost of hitting the slopes has spiked. The reasons are myriad, including energy costs, insur…
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How to Avoid Being "That Guy" on the Slopes. Anyone who has spent any time skiing or snowboarding has had the inevitable, and often embarrassing, etiquette issue arise. I've had two memorable e…
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2015 Spring Skiing Festivals. Skiing and partying are often synonymous. That goes double during spring. Here are a few of the best springtime festivals from coast to coast. March 11-April 19…
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Prepare for Shifting Temps and Conditions. Ah, spring. Is there any single word that evokes so much promise for skiers of every stripe. From diehard powderhounds to weekend warriors, spring conjures…
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Other Necessities and How to Pack them for the Slopes. Most skiers and snowboarders will keep the "big" items in mind when packing for a day on the hill. Things like skis, boots, helmet, laye…
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The Right Stuff for Family Skiing. Experienced ski parents know that family skiing starts with having the right gear, apparel and accessories. Hitting the slopes under-prepared isn't only fr…
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Get the Ski Boot That's Right for You. Admit it. When you start thinking about new purchases for the upcoming ski season, your thoughts wander right over to those new-fangled skis, don't they?…
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