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Information, advice, and resources for alpine skiers, including downhill skiing tips and techniques, clinics and resorts, and ski equipment and gear buying advice.
Skiing News and Events
Skiing news and events including ski resort announcements and happenings, U.S. Ski Team news and information, and Olympic skiing schedules and events.
Skiing news and events including ski resort announcements and happenings, U.S. Ski Team news and information, and Olympic skiing schedules and events.
Skiing Ability Levels
Knowing your skiing ability levels is often necessary when purchasing a lesson, and knowing your skiing ability level will make sure that you get the most out of your ski lesson. Here is a guide to determining your correct skiing ability level.
Knowing your skiing ability levels is often necessary when purchasing a lesson, and knowing your skiing ability level will make sure that you get the most out of your ski lesson. Here is a guide to determining your correct skiing ability level.
Adaptive Ski Programs
Adaptive skiing is a Learn to Ski program for disabled skiers, and skiers with disabilities can master the techniques. In this article, read more about adaptive skiing, including the history of adaptive skiing, adaptive skiing techniques, and various adaptive skiing programs.
Adaptive skiing is a Learn to Ski program for disabled skiers, and skiers with disabilities can master the techniques. In this article, read more about adaptive skiing, including the history of adaptive skiing, adaptive skiing techniques, and various adaptive skiing programs.
Skiing Checklist
Checklist of items you will need for your day on the ski slopes.
Checklist of items you will need for your day on the ski slopes.
Skier Responsibility Code
It is always your responsiblity, regardless of the equipment used or the level of skier, to be courteous to others and to be aware that skiing safely makes the ski slopes safer for all of us.
It is always your responsiblity, regardless of the equipment used or the level of skier, to be courteous to others and to be aware that skiing safely makes the ski slopes safer for all of us.
Spring Skiing Family Vacations
Planning a spring skiing family vacation can be a lot of fun surfing the ski resort web sites for the right ski vacation destination package for the whole family.
Planning a spring skiing family vacation can be a lot of fun surfing the ski resort web sites for the right ski vacation destination package for the whole family.
Skiing Spring Bumps
In late March and April when you look down "Widowmaker" or whatever other terror inducing name they tack on that traditionally bumped up trail - think pillows. The snow will be slower as it softens and you won't be racing into the bumps as on the hardpack of mid-winter.
In late March and April when you look down "Widowmaker" or whatever other terror inducing name they tack on that traditionally bumped up trail - think pillows. The snow will be slower as it softens and you won't be racing into the bumps as on the hardpack of mid-winter.
Yankees Can Learn to Ski Western Powder
Can a couple of proficient Yankee skiers ski in snow they're not used to - like maybe powder over the edges of their skis? Yes, they can, powder skiing is definitely a learned skill that Easterners can master.
Can a couple of proficient Yankee skiers ski in snow they're not used to - like maybe powder over the edges of their skis? Yes, they can, powder skiing is definitely a learned skill that Easterners can master.
Gifts for Skiers
Need a gift for your favorite skier or perhaps something to add to your holiday "wish list"? Here is a selection of my choices for holiday gift giving - or receiving.
Need a gift for your favorite skier or perhaps something to add to your holiday "wish list"? Here is a selection of my choices for holiday gift giving - or receiving.
Choosing Downhill Skis
Choosing the downhill skis that are right for you can be a challenge, but it's important to purchase skis that work for you. Here's how to figure out what alpine skis are best for you.
Choosing the downhill skis that are right for you can be a challenge, but it's important to purchase skis that work for you. Here's how to figure out what alpine skis are best for you.
Adaptive Skiing
Adaptive skiing enables skiers with disabilities to participate in alpine skiing by using special equipment. Adaptive skiing lesson programs for individuals, and for groups, are available at many ski resorts.
Adaptive skiing enables skiers with disabilities to participate in alpine skiing by using special equipment. Adaptive skiing lesson programs for individuals, and for groups, are available at many ski resorts.
Glade Skiing
In recent years ski resorts have responded to the call of patrons to open more of the wooded area within their boundaries. Referred to as glades on most area trail maps, and invariably marked expert or Black Diamond terrain, many areas are adding more and more acres each year to this category.
In recent years ski resorts have responded to the call of patrons to open more of the wooded area within their boundaries. Referred to as glades on most area trail maps, and invariably marked expert or Black Diamond terrain, many areas are adding more and more acres each year to this category.
Glacier Skiing
Glacier skiing is a form of skiing on glaciers, offered for both cross country skiers and downhill skiers. Cross country skiers can glacier ski in the Glacier National Park, while downhill skiers can find glaciers in North America and Europe.
Glacier skiing is a form of skiing on glaciers, offered for both cross country skiers and downhill skiers. Cross country skiers can glacier ski in the Glacier National Park, while downhill skiers can find glaciers in North America and Europe.
Grass Skiing
Grass skiing is a developing sport of skiing on grass. Grass skiing is a great sport for alpine skiers, but also an enjoyable activity on its own. Here's more on grass skiing, including grass skiing information, grass skiing equipment, and grass skiing ski resorts.
Grass skiing is a developing sport of skiing on grass. Grass skiing is a great sport for alpine skiers, but also an enjoyable activity on its own. Here's more on grass skiing, including grass skiing information, grass skiing equipment, and grass skiing ski resorts.
Heli-Skiing
Heli-skiing is is off-trail, downhill skiing that is reached by a helicopter, not a ski lift. Heli-skiing can be a great opportunity for all skiers. Here's heli-skiing tips and information.
Heli-skiing is is off-trail, downhill skiing that is reached by a helicopter, not a ski lift. Heli-skiing can be a great opportunity for all skiers. Here's heli-skiing tips and information.
How Can I Ski All Year Round?
If you’re one of the skiers who just can’t get enough of the slopes and need a “skiing fix” between the winter seasons, don’t fret. While skiing all year round can be difficult and sometimes costly, it isn’t impossible. Here’s more information on summer skiing and how to ski all year round.
If you’re one of the skiers who just can’t get enough of the slopes and need a “skiing fix” between the winter seasons, don’t fret. While skiing all year round can be difficult and sometimes costly, it isn’t impossible. Here’s more information on summer skiing and how to ski all year round.
Night Skiing
When the sun goes down many ski resorts bank back the lodge fireplace and send everyone home until the lifts start again in the morning. However, at an ever growing number of areas, the second shift of patrollers and instructors are gearing up for a night of skiing under the lights and stars.
When the sun goes down many ski resorts bank back the lodge fireplace and send everyone home until the lifts start again in the morning. However, at an ever growing number of areas, the second shift of patrollers and instructors are gearing up for a night of skiing under the lights and stars.
Mark Elling on Spring Skiing
Even though it marks the end of the ski season, spring skiing can be an enjoyable time for all skiers. With less of a crowd and more sunshine, spring is a great time to be on the mountain. Read on for spring skiing tips by Mark Elling, skiing expert and author of The All-Mountain Skier: The Way to Expert Skiing.
Even though it marks the end of the ski season, spring skiing can be an enjoyable time for all skiers. With less of a crowd and more sunshine, spring is a great time to be on the mountain. Read on for spring skiing tips by Mark Elling, skiing expert and author of The All-Mountain Skier: The Way to Expert Skiing.
Spring Skiing
Spring skiing tips, advice for getting the most our of your ski season, spring skiing clothing, and spring ski resort activities.
Spring skiing tips, advice for getting the most our of your ski season, spring skiing clothing, and spring ski resort activities.
Top Backcountry Ski Experiences
Top backcountry extreme ski experiences from About.com Guide to Adventure Travel Lois Friedland.
Top backcountry extreme ski experiences from About.com Guide to Adventure Travel Lois Friedland.
Skiing History
Curious about the history of skiing? This guide will provide a history of cross country and downhill skiing, as well as a brief history of other disciplines that have grown from alpine and nordic skiing.
Curious about the history of skiing? This guide will provide a history of cross country and downhill skiing, as well as a brief history of other disciplines that have grown from alpine and nordic skiing.
Adirondacks Backcountry Ski Guides
Adirondack backcountry ski tours, adventures, and expeditions.
Adirondack backcountry ski tours, adventures, and expeditions.
A-B-C of Skiing
Skiing information, news, travel and shopping.
Skiing information, news, travel and shopping.
Gorp Ski Guide
The Gorp / Away.com Ski Guide contains best-of lists for beginner skiers, expert skiers, family skiing, close to the airport ski areas, best ski resorts for powder, and even for ski resorts with the best scenery and least crowds.
The Gorp / Away.com Ski Guide contains best-of lists for beginner skiers, expert skiers, family skiing, close to the airport ski areas, best ski resorts for powder, and even for ski resorts with the best scenery and least crowds.