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Ludlow and Londonderry, and their respective ski areas, are in jeopardy after nearly 10 inches of rain pummeled the state.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / July 10

The Country’s Only Backcountry Ski Area to Close Permanently

Bluebird Backcountry was a special community and will be sorely missed.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / July 6

Here’s Why You’re Never Too Experienced to Hire a Ski Guide

After a near-miss on Mount Shasta, one longtime backcountry skier turned to a guide to maximize his experience.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / July 5

ICYMI: Fires Engulf Lake Louise Staff Housing

Over 200 Lake Louise seasonal employees are homeless after a massive fire leveled their staff quarters this past Monday.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / July 5

Ski Gear That Pulls Double Duty in the Off-Season

Skis and boots aside, there's plenty of gear that makes itself useful for other outdoor adventures long after the lifts close.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / July 5

Skiing Needs LGBTQ+ Allies. Here’s How To Be One.

Allies have the power and the opportunity to stand up for the equal and fair treatment of people different than themselves.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / July 3

Yikes—Lift Lines Are a Nightmare in Australia, Too

The brutal backup marred the Southern Hemisphere’s skiing comeback story and proved that no one is safe from lift line lunacy.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / June 28

I Flew from NYC To Palisades Tahoe for a 36-Hour Summer Ski Trip

The snow was slushy and heavy, the sky a brilliant blue, and the feeling of skiing one more day was priceless.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / June 28

Inside Salt Lake City’s New evo Adventure Hotel

We spent a weekend at evo’s new Salt Lake City hotel “campus” during the spring that wouldn’t quit. Now we get it.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / June 27

“Advice for Girls” is More Than Just an All-Female Ski Film

Professional skier Addy Jacobsend first wrote her poem “Advice for Girls” as a way to help overcome the limiting beliefs that often stem from being a female in a male-dominated industry.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / June 27

Here’s Where to Get Your Groove on In the Mountains This Summer

Long warm days, crisp mountain air, and live music. We can’t think of anything better than that (okay, maybe fresh powder on a bluebird day…) but as long as we’re celebrating summer we are celebrating festival season.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / June 27

Raise a Glass to Protecting Seagrass

Plymouth Gin is all about keeping our oceans clean and the martinis dirty

Skiing News / Ski Mag / June 27

Raise a Glass to Protecting Seagrass

Plymouth Gin is all about keeping our oceans clean and the martinis dirty

Skiing News / Ski Mag / June 26

Aspen Skiing Co. Owner Dies in Speedway Crash

James Crown was the patriarch of the family that bought the resort in 1985 and partnered with Alterra Mountain Company in 2018.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / June 26

Greenpeace Challenges FIS on Environmental Claims

Greenpeace challenges FIS The International Ski Federation met an unlikely foe this week when climate activism group Greenpeace reportedly called into

Skiing News / Ski Mag / June 26

Meet the Zealots Who Never Stop Skiing

Most of us have racked our skis by early May, but this niche group of dedicated skiers knows no off season.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / June 22

A Complete Guide to Skiing on the Fourth of July

Red, white, and blue leggings? Check. Blonde mullet wig? Check. Rainbow-lensed sport glasses? Check. You're ready for the Fourth.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / June 21

The Six Pieces We Brought to a Ski Hut Trip in the Alps

The stakes are high when you’re in the backcountry for multiple days at a time. This is the gear we relied on.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / June 21

Why Deer Valley’s Base Area Expansion Is Getting Both Support and Push Back From Locals

The resorts wants to build out its Snow Park base, adding lodging, dining, underground parking, and a transit hub. Oh, and a new gondola.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / June 20

From Ski-Mo to Skater, What How You Dress Says About How You Ski

How do you spot a skier in the wild? Here are the fashion trends that have overtaken the slopes, for better or worse.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / June 16

5 Nonprofits Making the World a Better Place

Winners of the Defender Service Awards save bears, train service dogs, feed people in need, and more. Meet last year’s honorees—and learn how to enter the 2023 contest now!

Skiing News / Ski Mag / June 15

How to Use Google’s New AI Tools to Plan Your Next Ski Trip (Yes, Really)

Whatever your opinion on AI, it’s here to stay, and hopefully make our lives easier, especially when it comes to travel.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / June 14

Ski Photographers and Filmmakers—Enter the Outside Awards for a Chance at $40,000 in Prize Money

Calling all ski photographers and filmmakers—the deadline is July 31.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / June 14

Why Ski Resort Lodging Has Gotten So Expensive, and How To Find the Best Deals

The cost for ski area lodging in the West has nearly doubled, but there are still ways to keep costs down next season.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / June 14

Beartooth Pass Ends Summer Skiing Unexpectedly Early—and More Ski news

It looks like lift-serviced summer skiing may be off the table in Big Sky Country. Big, honking bummer.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / June 13

Watch the Trailer For the New Freeride Mountain-Bike Film ‘Nothing’s for Free’

‘Nothing’s for Free’ chronicles the history of freeride mountain biking and in many ways, feels a lot like a ski film... you just have to see it.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / June 13

One California Ski Resort is Projected to Lose 70 Percent of Its Snowpack by 2100

Ironically, stronger, wetter, and warmer storms will shrink the snowline at many of the state’s most popular ski areas.

Skiing News / Ski Mag / June 12

You Want to Ski Norway Next Season. Here’s Why—and How.

A guide to Norway's legendary skiing culture, from lift-served ski areas to scenic backcountry trips and everything in between.

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.

Lindsey Vonn News / NBC Sports / December 28