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Newsletter Articles - Alpine Skiing
Alta, renowned as North America’s powder mecca, is rich with ski history, bottomless powder days, and locals whose devotion is as strong as the snow is deep
Ski the Southern Hemisphere
Summer doesn’t bode well for the old powder jones. Luckily, it’s always winter somewhere. So pack you bags and wax your skis. We’ll show you where to make turns in the dead of the summer.
Employee Gear Closet - Katie Gold
Employee Gear Closet - Katie Gold
Wendy Fisher Interview
As one of the best skiers in North America, Wendy Fisher is the star of several Matchstick Productions and Warren Miller films. With the recent birth of her son, Wendy Fisher is still skiing hard and teaching the joy of skiing.
What’s Hot for Winter 2006
Want to experience a spectacular season while making all of your friends jealous of your exceptionally good taste? Check this stuff out.
Employee Gear Closet: Josh Rhea, Direct Marketing Manager
He’s a gear-loving powderhound who’s mastered the art of the written word.
Employee Gear Closet - Jackie Baker
Employee Gear Closet - Jackie Baker, Marketing Copy Editor
Powder Mountain Resort Report
You’ve probably never heard of Utah’s Powder Mountain, but it’s the resort with the most skiable acres in the United States—and most of them are empty.
Solitude Resort Report
Solitude: where lift-lines are unheard of, powder days are the norm, and cold-smoke is only twelve miles from Salt Lake City.
Study A-Board in Utah
Westminster College’s Winter at Westminster program lets you experience Utah’s Wasatch Mountains—and learn something while you’re there.
Backcountry Ski Set-Up
From one plank inbounds to two in the backcountry
Resort Report, Snowbird
Snowbird’s last season was a 201-day-long powder-filled blur with the total snowfall stacking up to 632 inches. Snowbird’s projected opening date for the 2005-2006 season is late November, and some exciting improvements await Bird-loving powderhounds.
What's New in Alpine Ski Gear for 2002
Alpine skiing is finally cool again and we have the gear to prove it.
Spring Skiing Is Here--Snowbird is Still Open
...Bulky bibs are traded in for stylish ski pants. Ball caps, colored wigs and even Hawaiian leis appear on the hill. Camelbaks no longer carry water--they mostly carry beer."
Fritschi Freeride Blends Big Mountain Freeride Skiing With Backcountry Soul
The Freeride came out mid-season and revolutionized AT bindings. Unfortunately Fritschi didn't make enough and the backcountry gurus have been busting down the door looking for them. The wait is over.
No Train, No Gain: Tips for Fall Conditioning
With winter fast approaching, many of us are starting to feel the itch to ski. You can picture yourself making brilliant turns, but if you were on skis at this very instant, how would you really perform? Sedentary summer legs dragging your performance down a bit? Here are some excellent guidelines for getting into skier shape by John Aalberg, Two-time Olympian.
What Length Should Your New Skis Be?
The view out the Tram in the early 90's was obstructed by a colorful forest of thin boards soaring high above their owners' heads. Now those boards barely brush their owners' brows. Skis have fattened up nicely over the years, affecting our choices in length. Here's the low down on how to decide.
Snowbird University
Higher education takes on a new meaning this winter as Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort launches a comprehensive new mountain education camp: Snowbird University.