Getting Back on the Slope
Overcoming Injury: Skiing = Life. Blame my Celtic heritage, but I think of spring skiing in the same way I look at a traditional "Irish Wake." It's a time of mourning, when the calendar's inexo…
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Holiday Gift Guide 2017
Skier and Rider Wish List. Now that the insanity of Black Friday and Cyber Monday has passed, we can sit down and give some measured thought to the accessories available for your favorite skier a…
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Advice on Summer Ski Fitness
Take a Break, then Get Outside.I've never "coached" skiing, unless you count a few questionable sessions with my young daughters (during which they told me, in no uncertain terms, that they preferred…
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Summer Skiing Destinations
Where to Go in the Western Hemisphere. A good friend of mine refers to late spring, summer, and fall collectively as "the cruel season." For him, a day without snowfall is like a day without su…
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Why Tuckerman Ravine Lures Skiers
A Massive Adrenaline Rush. Tuckerman Ravine on the eastern flank of New Hampshire's Mount Washington is an enormous theater of doubts and dreams. It inspires fear, awe, and even a certain…
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Hall of Famers on Snowsport History Week
Interviews and Ski Hall Event Info.It is the pinnacle of any sports profession – the Hall of Fame. But when a Hall of Fame includes a sport with a tradition as deep and long-lasting as skiing – both N…
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Finding Your Inner Downhill Racer
Ski Faster and Enjoy the Comradery.True story. As a kid growing up in New Jersey in the 1960s, I was absolutely enamored with ski racing. It was no passing fancy, but a full-on infatuation.The op…
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Dealing with Your New Year's Hangover
If You Don't Abstain, Here are 12 Tips to Ease the Pain.Faithful readers of this blog know I'm a big, big fan of après ski. It's as much a part of the ski scene as champagne powder and first tracks. P…
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Best Ski Areas to Celebrate the Holidays
Good Times Await. ‘Tis the season. The snow is falling and the holidays are upon us but there’s no reason to miss skiing to spend time with the family. In fact, skiing on actual holiday dates c…
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JoeJoe Takes the Boot Trekker Challenge
See how much gear the Illusive JoeJoe can pack into his 69L Boot Trekker as he prepares for some summer shredding at Timberline on Mt Hood.…
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5 Ski Movies to Inspire Your Best Season Yet
Get Stoked with these Ski Movies.The skis are tuned, the bags are packed and now you're waiting for the snow to fall. Here are five flicks to inspire you for the upcoming season.1. Tight LooseTeton Gr…
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First Aid Advice for Skiers and Riders
What You Need to Know Part 2: Altitude, Impact and Dehydration.To continue our coverage on first aid tips for winter sport related ailments, we look at some not so uncommon problems and useful tips to…
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