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How I Skied — Yes, Skied — Down the Face of Hawaii’s Biggest Waves

Free skier Cody Townsend recounts one of the most inventive stunts of his career

France Imposes Border Patrol to Stop People from Skiing Abroad

French citizens should think again before heading to Switzerland to ski

Will There Be Skiing Throughout Europe This Winter?

Different countries have very different takes on the crisis

The 17 Best Holiday Gifts for Skiers and Snowboarders

Upgrade your skis, goggles, helmet, and baselayers

Colorado Skiers Get Their Own Version of Soho House

Breck Haus, which opened this year, has had plenty of interest from locals and visitors alike

Escape to the Slopes This Holiday Season With These 7 Airbnbs

Do the holidays a little differently this year

Colorado’s Newest Ski Area Opening for Full Season Without Lifts

Bluebird Backcountry is also moving locations and adding three times the terrain

Vail Green-Lights Ski Season, Masks and Reservations Required

Here’s what to expect at Vail Resorts during the pandemic

How to Ski Down the Second Tallest Mountain on Earth

Andrzej Bargiel completed the first ever descent of K2 on skis on July 22, 2018

Is It OK to Play Outside During a Pandemic?

A case study in physical activity during the age of Covid-19

The Best Winter Adventures in 20 of California’s State and National Parks

That works out to about one per weekend, from now until the end of the season

Can Telluride Remain the Chillest Place in America?

The Colorado ski town still has a remote, "locals-first" vibe. But how long it last?

Which Multi-Resort Ski Pass Is Right for You This Season?

Epic, Ikon, Mountain Collective or Powder Alliance? Let's discuss.

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Artificial Snow Saved the Winter Olympics. Here's How It's Made.

Fake snow might be perfect for competition, but its increasing production represents a far greater problem.

Why Are So Many Olympians Competing With Tape on Their Faces?

KT tape is normally reserved for glutes and calves. Here's how it made it to noses and cheeks.

Is There a Nuclear Power Plant at the Beijing Olympics?

The Big Air Shougang venue is hosting the freestyle skiing and snowboarding competitions at the 2022 Winter Games

The Best Winter Olympics Looks of All Time, In No Particular Order

The greatest athletes in the world warrant get-ups of Olympic proportions. Here are the most memorable outfits to ever grace the Winter Games.

Where to Train Like a Winter Olympian in and Around the Bay Area

Whether you want to play pick-up ice hockey or try your head on the skeleton track, we’ve got a plan for you

Where to Train Like a Winter Olympian Just Outside of LA

From snowboarding to cross-country skiing, we’ve got you covered

Where to Try Your Hand at Winter Olympic Sports in and Around Chicago

And if you’re 33.9 years old, we have some great, curling-related news for you

Ikon Pass Launches Feature That Lets Skiers Compare Travel Prices to All Its Member Resorts

Ikon Pass Travel brings all your big travel considerations — airfare, hotels, etc. — into one easy-to-use interface

The Best Ski and Snowboard Gear for Winter 2022

Stay warm, dry and comfortable from the groomers to the untouched powder

Is the Dream of the Ski Bum Slowly Dying Off?

A new book investigates the perilous future of a life spent chasing snow

In Norway, Archaeologists Just Found a 1,300-Year-Old Ski

The other half of the set was found seven years ago

The 15 Most Underrated Travel Destinations in America for This Summer and Beyond

Travel's back, but so are the crowds. From surfing to street partying, these are our favorite off-the-beaten-path options.

Helicopter Crash Claims Five Lives, Including Billionaire Petr Kellner

Kellner, 56, was the richest person in the Czech Republic