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We talked to Brit Barnes, who has turned screws and fixed skis in the basement ski shop at the Village at Big Sky for more than a decade. Recommended, factory recommended, freeride, backcountry - it ...

How long are ski jumping skis? Jumping skis are widest and longest type of skis used in Winter Olympic sports. They are made of a light plastic material and designed for optimal aerodynamic flight.

Subscribe today →. It’s a new era for nordic ski manufacturing. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of nordic skiers in the United States increased from 17.71 to 18.46 million. As the sport ...

Check out the other pages of the brochure below. There's a vintage trail map, a few nostalgia-inducing photos, and a whole lot of late-70s ski lingo. In all seriousness, inflation is likely ...

Ski boots have progressed a lot in the last decade or so. These days, the best ski boots offer a previously unattainable blend of comfort and performance. They now have heat-mouldable liners ...

From mountain bars and sophisticated nightclubs to the legendary Cresta Run, there's plenty to do after a day on the slopes ...

If you’re someone who loves being on the water, there’s nothing better than having a jet ski that you can ride around on. Jet skis are smaller and more maneuverable than larger vessels, like G3 boats, ...

The best ski resorts know why you’re there: a steep mountain and fresh snow, ski-in, ski-out accommodations, unlimited lift access, and a cup of hot cocoa at day’s end. (A hot tub doesn’t ...

Alpe d’Huez was one of the first ski resorts in France. Founded in 1936, it now provides 150 miles of slopes and 70 ski lifts, with enjoyable skiing for all experience levels, as well as a ...

Case in point: Jackson Hole, Wyoming. There are four qualities that define America’s storied ski resorts: exceptional groomed trails, elevated on-mountain dining, energetic après scenes ...

Last year, Loveland Ski Area was able to begin snowmaking on Oct. 3. Located about an hour's drive up Interstate 70 from Denver, Loveland Ski Area traditionally opens with a full top-to-bottom run ...