Fischer’s New ‘Nothing’ Ski Comes With Zero Specs and No Directions
Fischer unveiled the "Nothing" ski this winter, deliberately omitting specifications to encourage unrestricted freeride use. Hidden on the topsheet, the ski measures a 112 mm waist, features a Titanal layer and a 22‑meter turn radius, positioning it between the brand’s Ranger 108 and 116 models. Field testing in California’s variable snow showed strong performance in deep powder and soft groomers, while its weight limited endurance on mixed conditions. The launch challenges conventional ski marketing by prioritizing experience over data.
The Ski Trip That Helped Me Understand My Mother—And Forgive the Past
The author recounts a family ski trip to Utah’s Alta Lodge, where his 85‑year‑old mother, a lifelong skier, joins him and his toddler grandson despite recent pelvis fractures. The snowy setting becomes a catalyst for a long‑overdue conversation about why...
A Skier’s Guide to Having Kids (Without Losing Your Turns)
A seasoned skier outlines a five‑step plan for having children without sacrificing mountain time. She recommends a season as a ski instructor to build childcare networks, selecting a supportive but not obsessive partner, vetting ski‑oriented families for reliable help, timing...
Deal of the Week: SKI’s ‘Best in Test’ Women’s Boot Is Now Just $230
SKI has named the Lange Shadow MV women’s ski boot its “Best in Test” for the season. After a steep price cut, the boot now sells for $230 (or $200 for the 85‑flex) at evo, a roughly 70 % discount from...
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...
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...