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January 3, 2012
A new year always means a few (possibly impossible) resolutions for the months ahead. Here are a few ideas for skiers that promote health, happiness, and good ol' fashioned skiing. Welcome to 2012.
December 14, 2011
SOLITAIRE: A Backcountry Skiing, Snowboarding, and Telemark Film from Sweetgrass Productions
August 17, 2011
Lynsey Dyer took a trip to Kashmir, India, this winter. She put down first descents and called the whole trip "epic." Here's what the trip looked like.
August 4, 2011
Skíðadalur, Iceland, is called "Ski Valley" for a reason: you can enjoy heli-served turns well into June. And, it's so far north, that you'll be lapping up powder late into the night.
April 25, 2011
The best jackets, baselayers, backpacks, and gear to bring on an overnight hut trip. Plus, where to head out on your own backcountry adventure.
February 24, 2011
Not sure you believe the heli-skiing hype? Let us prove you wrong. Jamie Preston takes a trip to CMH Revelstoke to investigate why bird skiing is so great. Plus pictures to show how deep it was.
February 11, 2011
Ready for AT adventure? study up on the gear options. Virtually any ski will do, so the place to start is with bindings, which determine what kind of boot you need. Many manufacturers sell at/randonée bindings, but a few heavyweights control much of the market share.
November 29, 2010
Is your dad headed out on a heli-ski trip to shred spines in Alaska or to ski blower powder in British Columbia? Here's what he'll need to make the most of his trip, including a helmet cam, skis, and avalanche gear.
May 7, 2010
Everything you read about Afghanistan is about suicide bombers or land mines. But there's another side to the country you haven't seen: Rising eco-tourism, adventurous locals, and yes, skiing. Photos and words by Eric Sutphin.
May 5, 2010
A look back on three powder-filled days with Whistler’s Powder Mountain Cat skiing recalls faceshots, snorkels, and gravity-free pillow lines. Here’s how to plan your own trip for next winter. By Bill Wanrooy.
