This post was originally written for Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month in 2016. (To read the original article at Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, click here) By most accounts, skiing came to North America with European immigrants. First came the Norwegians, who are credited with founding ski clubs in the U.S. and setting up commercial […]
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Not the Mama: Boise, Idaho – The Blue, The White, The Skiing
By Martin Griff Boise, Idaho has a reputation as a top place to live and visit. Those who enjoy snowsports can put an exclamation point on that claim. The Gem State’s capital has been the nucleus of several of my ski adventures and no trip to Boise is complete without a visit to Boise State’s […]
Tips for Skiing on Storm Days or in Low Light Conditions
Spring skiing is in full swing! And while that mostly means bluebird skies and sunny days, spring can also bring big storms. Skiing and snowboarding in a snow storm, or when the light is flat, can be challenging. Today, three easy tips for skiing on storm days and in low light conditions. Enjoy!
Lutsen Mountains Ski Resort: Minnesota’s North Shore Skiing Destination
Before you read today’s post about Lutsen Mountains, Minnesota, clear your mind. Rid yourself of any preconceptions you might have about skiing in Minnesota. Whatever you think you know, let those thoughts go. Nowhere Else Like Lutsen Mountains We skied Lutsen Mountains two weeks ago, a last hurrah for this season’s MAX Pass. Immediately, I realized that […]
Not the Mama: Helicopter Rescue Drills with the Steamboat Ski Patrol
By Martin Griff The sights and sounds of a medical transport helicopter repeatedly flying over and landing on Steamboat Resort trails in northwestern Colorado last season brought concern to curious spectators and then relief when they learned it was a drill and not a real emergency. Ski patrol members closed off designated trails before each […]