How To
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March 9, 2011
Heliskiing's biggest misconception is that it's an extreme sport, but intermediates can enjoy it, too. Here's how to make the most of your trip. By Jerry Guo.
February 28, 2011
On scary pitches, let go of your fear and reach for success. To initiate turns you must commit your body down the hill whether you like it or not. Here’s how to make it happen.
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 15, 2010
Women’s skiing is on the rise. With stars like Ingrid Backstrom, Grete Eliassen, and Rachael Burks, inspiration is plentiful. This winter, from Switzerland to British Columbia, women’s specific ski camps are expanding and the opportunity for female skiers to ski faster, jump bigger, and stomp harder are available everywhere. The following are some of our favorites. –Molly Baker
September 21, 2010
With summer’s balmy temperatures finally subsiding, yet a few months before the slopes have enough base to strap on the skis, there’s still plenty of time to kick around outside in the low-lying sunlight of autumn. And if you’re a skier who stays fit running or cycling, or both, consider racing cyclocross, both for fitness and fun. By Neal Rogers.
May 25, 2010
Looking for a career change? Why not get a job that comes with a powder clause. We spoke to the people who hold some of the most desirable jobs in skiing—filmmakers, product designers, marketing managers—about how to get their job. Plus, what companies are actually hiring. By Anna Baldwin
April 23, 2010
10 made-up terms every skier should know, including "bootgasm” and “mansoup.” Plus, a few tips on making the most of each term.
January 15, 2010
No time to train? Seven ski-specific exercises you can sneak in throughout the day. By Kellee Katagi
December 18, 2009
Don’t overcomplicate things by swinging your entire body in one direction and then another. Keep your turns below the belt. By Michael Rogan
December 11, 2009
The latest workout fad in the U.S. is hardly new. The centuries-old prescription
for strength and power: more kettlebell.
