How Mikaela Shiffrin Is Inspiring the Next Generation of Female Rippers
Olympic champion Mikaela Shiffrin spent a day on Copper Mountain skiing with 35 girls from the Colorado nonprofit elevateHER, a Share Winter grantee. The event is part of Shiffrin’s Mikgives campaign, which has already contributed $500,000 toward Share Winter’s $1 million fundraising target for youth ski access. ElevateHER, the only all‑women initiative among 70 grantees, used the ski day to showcase the sport to beginners and aspiring athletes. Shiffrin’s hands‑on coaching and personal interaction left a lasting impression on the participants, many of whom have never skied before.
The West Just Got Dumped On—And One Resort Is Reopening Because of It
A late‑season snowstorm has revived the western ski market, delivering fresh powder to the few resorts still open in April. California’s Palisades Tahoe logged two feet of snow, while Mammoth, Heavenly and Colorado’s Front Range hills report significant base gains....
Looking To Ski Aspen On The Cheap? Consider This Secret-Season Hack
Aspen’s spring shoulder season delivers steep discounts that make the high‑end resort more affordable. Lift tickets fall to about $100 per adult day—a 40% cut—and kids can snag free tickets with two days of rentals. Gear outlets slash prices up...
Are Ski Boots Bad for Your Feet? We Spoke To Experts And Found Out The Truth.
Experts warn that ski boots aren’t inherently harmful, but ill‑fitting boots can exacerbate foot conditions such as bunions, hammertoes and Morton’s neuroma. Podiatrists Dr. Nelya Lobkova and Dr. Mikel Daniels recommend heat‑molded, custom‑fitted boots and, when needed, thin orthotics with...
Help Rank North America’s Best Resorts—And Win New Skis
SKI has launched its 2027 Reader Resort Survey, inviting skiers to rate up to five North American ski areas across 17 criteria such as snow quality, lifts, lodging and après‑ski. The survey runs through mid‑June and will directly influence the...
Why the Best Ski Trip I Took This Year Was in the South
Beech Mountain Resort, the highest‑elevation ski area in the Eastern U.S., and neighboring Sugar Mountain are positioning North Carolina as the “Ski Capital of the South.” Their 100% snow‑making coverage and long season—often running through April—draw vacationers from Florida, Georgia...
Deal of the Week: One of the Best All-Mountain Skis of 2026 Is Now Under $500
The Rossignol Sender Soul 102 all‑mountain ski, a 2025 SKI Test “Best for Most” winner, is now priced under $500 after a steep discount from its original $750 list price. Its metal‑reinforced wood core and rocker‑infused tips deliver a blend of...
This Ski Resort Has the Most Terrain Per Skier on Earth—And Still No Crowds
Panorama Resort in British Columbia’s Powder Highway spans nearly 3,000 acres and boasts the world’s highest terrain‑per‑skier ratio among the 100 largest ski areas. With a vertical drop of about 4,300 feet and only three chairlifts, skiers enjoy long, uninterrupted runs...
Perfect Moment and H&M Made a Ski Line. Here’s How It Performed.
The French luxury ski label Perfect Moment partnered with fast‑fashion giant H&M to launch an après‑ski collection priced far below the brand’s usual $800‑plus range. The line featured a $329 oversized puffer jacket and a $60 performance baselayer, both designed...
The Ski Area Shaped by Robert Redford Is Getting a Modern Glow-Up
Sundance Resort, the Robert Redford‑founded ski area in Utah, has completed over $40 million in upgrades, highlighted by the opening of its first full‑service hotel, the Inn at Sundance, in January. A new lift called Electric Horseman will add more than...
Everything I Wish I Knew Before Skiing Grand Targhee for the First Time
Grand Targhee Resort in the Tetons receives about 500 inches of snowfall annually and offers 95 runs across six lifts, positioning it as a powder‑rich alternative to Jackson Hole. The mountain is part of the Mountain Collective pass and charges...
Atomic Leans Into the Easy-Entry Boot Movement With the Nexus BOA
Atomic introduced the Nexus 130 BOA, a 101‑mm‑last mid‑entry ski boot that blends easy, hands‑free entry with a performance‑grade 130 flex. The boot features a rear lever, a BOA H+1 closure and a heat‑moldable Mimic Platinum liner, targeting skiers with mobility limitations who still...
What Today’s Skiers Can Learn From Daron Rahlves’ No-Fear Era
Daron Rahlves, a former World Cup champion and Olympic ski‑cross pioneer, discusses his mental preparation, the evolution of ski competition, and his new Banzai Tour at Palisades Tahoe. He credits a self‑made “Thrills and Spills” video reel for conquering the...
In the Age of GPS and Shrinking Snow, Is There a “Right” Way to Ski a Classic Line Anymore?
Backcountry skiers Jenna Kane and Greg Cunningham completed the legendary Redline Traverse across the Sierra Nevada in 19 days, covering 145 miles, 80,000 vertical feet and 26 peaks. Their effort follows the original 1980s route envisioned by Allan Bard, Chris...
This Tiny Backcountry Cabin Fixes Everything That’s Broken About Hut Trips
The newly renamed Hemlock Hut in British Columbia’s Selkirk Mountains opened in winter 2026 as a four‑guest, helipad‑accessed backcountry lodge. Isaac Kamink and Zoya Lynch expanded the original cabin, adding a sauna, deck and doubled floor space. The all‑inclusive package—guiding, meals...