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From where to stay to what to ski, here's what makes the top-ranked family resorts in the U.S. so ideal for ski families.

Lindsey Vonn News / Ski Mag / 5 hours ago

Lindsey Vonn Just Became the First Woman to Ski the Kitzbühel Streif—and She Did It At Night

Vonn fulfilled a lifetime dream by becoming the first woman to ski the most notorious downhill course in the world

Skiing News / Ski Mag / 6 hours ago

If We Want Skiing to Be More Diverse, Let’s Stop Celebrating the “Ski Bum”

We can say that skiing is for all, but the celebrated ski bum lifestyle is physically dangerous for Black people and often financially and socially out of reach.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / 21 hours ago

Did Vail Resorts’ Missteps From Last Winter Push Skiers To Other Destinations?

Nope. The company reports that pass sales and skier visits are both up, with even bigger numbers expected later this season.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / January 19

How to Choose the Right Ski Wax for Your Snow Conditions

Pro ski tech Leif Sunde breaks down the basics, from rub-on waxes to temperature-specific and eco-friendly options.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / January 18

North Lake Tahoe Is Not Just for Skiing

Enjoy top-notch skiing but when you need a break, experience a bounty of off-slope fun

Skiing News / Ski Mag / January 18

I Suffer From Chronically Cold Toes While Skiing. These 6 Fixes Actually Work.

Don't let frosty toes derail your ski day. Try these solutions instead.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / January 18

Sun Valley’s Legacy as the Inventor of the Chair Lift

Technology that was once used to move bananas through the tropics now moves TK skiers up Bald Mountain every day.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / January 18

How To Take The Best Ski Photos Using Just Your iPhone

As a photographer, I can tell you with confidence that you don’t need to own expensive camera gear (or hire a professional photographer) to get some great ski shots on the mountain this year.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / January 17

New Hampshire Is the Ultimate Winter Adventure Destination. The End.

When it comes to skiing in the East, New Hampshire ski resorts have everything you could ever want in a ski vacation

Skiing News / Ski Mag / January 16

Are Ski Retreats Focused On Mindfulness Worth It, Or Full Of It? One Skeptic Aims to Find Out.

Notes from an intentional ski expedition on a new frontier.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / January 16

This Insulated Gore-Tex Ski Jacket from 686 Could Change the Way We Layer

This new ski kit debuts an innovative combination of protection and insulation that might change the way I layer.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / January 12

Purgatory Owners Purchase First International Resort, and It’s a Big One

Mountain Capital Partners now owns a majority stake in Chile’s Valle Nevado, with 23,000 acres of lift-served and heli-ski terrain.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / January 12

$10 Roundtrip Buses Up This Crowded Canyon Begin Soon, But Will They Ease Traffic?

Lots of snow plus decreased bus service up Utah’s Cottonwood Canyons have created the perfect storm of bumper-to-bumper traffic.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / January 12

I Was Raised to Believe That Gear Doesn’t Matter; Now I Know Better

There’s nothing wrong with second-hand or outdated gear, unless it’s holding you back on the slopes.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / January 11

Nobody Backcountry Skis in the Uintas. Here’s Why You Should.

Forget the Wasatch. There are unlimited refills at Castle Peak Yurt, in the lesser-known Uinta range.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / January 11

We Asked an Artificial Intelligence to Create 5 Resort Maps—Which One Would You Ski?

If you haven’t been keeping up with the relentless march toward our inevitable domination and enslavement by our robot overlords exciting recent developments in artificial technology, here’s most of what you need to know: AI can basically do everything now.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / January 11

A Skier’s Guide to Park City’s Best Restaurants

In this mountain town, there’s something for every taste and every budget.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / January 10

Slovakia’s Petra Vlhova Keeps Shiffrin From Reaching Record-Breaking Victory

Shiffrin's longtime rival stole the show in the Flachau night slalom to claim her first World Cup victory this season.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / January 10

It’s Jan. 10, and Mammoth Has Already Gotten Way More Snow Than Last Season (See the Pics!)

The California resort just blew past last winter’s 223 inches, and there’s another huge storm hitting the mountain today.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / January 9

Vermont’s Mad River Glen Closes Due to Lack of Snow

The iconic northern Vermont ski area has been forced to suspend lift operations until more snow covers the slopes.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / January 9

Blizzard Is Fixing What Ain’t Broke—And We’re Loving It

The Rustler and Sheeva have been top-performing skis for years, but Blizzard is updating them anyway. We went to their factory in Austria to find out why.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / January 9

9 Resorts Where Beginners Can Ditch the Base Area and Enjoy Mountain Views

There are bunny slopes, and then there’s mountaintop learning terrain and winding summit trails that teach and inspire.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / January 9

The Best Bootfitters in North America, According to Industry Pros

These are the boot pros our gear testers and longtime contributors trust with their most important piece of equipment.

Lindsey Vonn News / Field Level Media / January 8

Mikaela Shiffrin wins 82nd World Cup race, ties Lindsey Vonn

Mikaela Shiffrin won her 82nd career World Cup ski race on Sunday, tying fellow American Lindsey Vonn for most ever by a women's alpine skier. Shiffrin hit the milestone by winning the giant slalom in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, giving her six wins in her past seven races.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / January 7