Skiing

Whistler Beyond the Boundaries
By David Goodman I came to ski. But first, I had to stare. I got off the Peak Express chairlift at Whistler Blackcomb, mouth agape, and took in the scenery. A magnificent landscape of snow, ice and rock sprawled for as far as I could see. Directly in front of

Loveland Ski Area: Authentic Colorado
Story and photos by Neil E. Wolkodoff There are ski resorts and there are ski areas. Many ski hills have transitioned into full-blown resorts in the last 30 years. In Colorado, one has remained true to that heritage of great skiing: Loveland Ski Area. Suppose you have driven west to

King Pine & Gunstock: History, Community & Skiing
By Bart Beeson “In the age of cookie-cutter ski resorts, this is New Hampshire skiing,” says Tom Eastman, local ski historian and journalist. His sentiment summed up my recent skiing experience at two of New Hampshire’s independent resorts: King Pine Ski Area and Gunstock Mountain Resort. King Pine is a family-owned

Adventure Abounds in Austria’s Tyrol Region
By Matt Johanson Years of cross country skiing should prepare a reasonably fit person for a half-day on downhill terrain. So I thought, anyway. Actually, the steep slopes of Austria’s Hintertux Glacier daunted me and my prior alpine experience seemed a distant and unhelpful memory. And to be honest,

From Ireland to Snowbasin
By Brian E. Clark When Davy Ratchford was a boy in Ireland, the idea of running a major ski resort in the United States was absolutely nowhere on his radar. “For starters, there’s no snow skiing in Ireland. And besides, we grew up incredibly poor in a neighborhood called Glasnevin

Mountain Modern Opens In Jackson, Wyoming
By Everett Potter The Wyoming ski town of Jackson is known for its steep runs, plentiful snow, and a vibe that is one part cowboy, one part billionaire. The transformation of Mountain Modern gives it an additional attribute: an affordable and stylish property in the heart of downtown. Situated a

Saalfelden Leogang: On the Saalbach Hinterglemm Ski Circus
By William C. Triplett Even for the impatient, some things are worth waiting for. I had a group ski trip to Austria scheduled for late March in 2020. Just weeks before I was to go, some weird virus goes on a global rampage, making more than a few countries close

Northern Escape Heli Skiing
By Brian E. Clark I’ve been fortunate in my career writing about snow sports to have gone heli-skiing in Iceland, British Columbia, Washington State and Nevada. Next up, Chile, perhaps. But each time, I’ve felt somewhat guilty about using a helicopter to reach high alpine slopes that offered untracked powder

Swiss Luxury Redefined With The New Six Senses Crans-Montana
By Everett Potter The new Six Senses Crans-Montana is the most exciting luxury ski hotel opening in Europe this winter. It debuts as the sixth Six Senses property in Europe, joining others in France, Portugal, Spain and Turkey. The brand is luxury personified, but the resort may not be familiar

Santa Fe: World Class Hotels, Spas & Skiing
By William C. Triplett To those who ski out West, I imagine it comes as no surprise there are East Coasters who never thought for a minute Santa Fe could be a ski destination. Taos? Sure – way north, the Sangre de Christo Mountains, near the Colorado state line, world