They’re even offering up free seasons passes to the ones who do it best
A dedicated group of winter enthusiasts is pulling out all the stops to get people on the snow this season. The people behind Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, which kicks off in January, started pushing their initiative a few years ago, and have evolved into one of the premier advocates for beginners in snow sports. This season they are expanding their program to encourage those involved in skiing and snowboarding to help introduce their friends and family to the slopes with the help of licensed instructors. The new initiative, called the Ambassadors and Champions Program, offers several incentives and is backed by professional ski legends such as Glen Plake, Daron Rahlves, and Bode Miller. We caught up with … More
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The groundbreaking shredder (and Mammoth Lakes entrepreneur) shares her favorite haunts in this snow lover’s paradise
Everything’s bigger in Mammoth—the mountains, the lodges, and perhaps most important, the talent. Case in point: Mammoth Lakes, California, resident Kimmy Fasani. The professional backcountry snowboarder was the first female to ever land a double back flip both in the park and the powder, both monumental ticks on the timeline of women’s snowboarding. She’s an avid mountain biker, surfer, and world traveler, but when it comes to the place she calls home, look no further than the massive resort area on the Eastern Sierra peaks. Here, Fasani gives us an insider’s look at her home turf: … More
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Friday 2013 november 8th
A south wind snowkiting session with smooth hill-gliding runs.
Col de la Croix de Fer, France.
“Les Sybelles” closed ski resort area.
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It’s easy to drop well over a grand on skis and bindings. When you’re carving up the corduroy first thing in the morning or getting first tracks in 20 inches of powder, those skis are worth every penny. Being on a budget, however, doesn’t mean you’ll loose out on quality skis. The following models may be priced on the lower end of the scale, but they’re high in performance. We cross-referenced price, rating and tester comments from our 2013 Ski Test to provide you with the top value skis so you can enjoy the snow without breaking the bank … More
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