Do you know The Code? Of course you do — at least when it comes to skier and snowboarder safety. An ubiquitous feature at all U.S. ski areas and resorts, the National Ski Area’s Association (NSAA) rules for safe and responsible skiing and snowboarding are found everywhere from trail maps to lift signage to napkins […]
Sustainability
Skiing Necessities: Collapsible Water Bottles
Do you carry a water bottle when you ski or snowboard? We do. And it started when we were thirsty and couldn’t find a drinking fountain. Skiing makes us thirsty and staying hydrated is important when we’re skiing. Not only does hydration help everyone ski and snowboard better, but hydration also keeps us warmer. A […]
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Abandoned. A Film Exploring Three Lost Colorado Ski Areas
If you’re at all sentimental, grab some tissues then click “play.” Abandoned is a new film from The Road West Traveled, a Colorado-based adventure production company. It’s a beautifully shot, amply researched, nostalgic look at three “lost” ski areas on Colorado’s Front Range. Featuring Geneva Basin, Berthoud Pass and Cuchara Mountain Resort, Abandoned includes interviews with those […]
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The Best Gifts For Skiers
The Gift of Skiing Skiing is a gift that is never outgrown. Plan a special, unexpected day to ski with your children and family. Stuff stockings with lift tickets and gift cards (from Liftopia.com, for example). Or, give your spouse or children a specialized clinic or series of lessons. For adults, consider a three-day camp with John Clendenin of […]
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New Olympic Venues: Worth the Cost?
Don’t get me wrong. I enjoy, nay, am obsessed, with the Olympics. Winter or summer games, the break provided by a fortnight of watching sport is one of my pleasures. Curling? I’ll watch it. Sailing? That, too. Yet, like many Olympic fans and skeptics alike, I question whether the expense incurred by Olympic host cities […]
