Skiing
All lined up
No matter where you live, the first winter storm is usually a tease. With no base layer to build upon, the options for good skiing are limited and even deep snows are usually wet. Occasionally, however, things line up just right.
Snow Blind
A series of mistakes led to a near-fatal disaster.
Story by Patrick Kennedy
Photos by Patrick Kennedy and AAI Photo Collection
Five days of cool nights and...
Ahead of the (Snow)Pack
Among ski areas, Mt. Baker has led the way in backcountry safety, with a responsible approach to out-of-bounds skiing and riding.
Staying Afloat: Avalanche airbags and you
In theory, these airbags will keep the skier’s body near the surface of a moving avalanche, allowing for an easier rescue. Before making any purchasing decisions, you must look at the advantages and disadvantages of three main aspects of this system.
American Alps
Jason Hummel and Kyle Miller complete the fabled American Alps Traverse on skis and splitboard in the North Cascades.
Glacial Retreat
Glacial retreat
Climate change and the future of skiing
By Ian Ferguson
The smell of a ski lodge triggers one of my earliest memories. You know the...