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There is a frenzy to skiing powder, a hunger strong enough to make skiers ditch their partners, their children, their jobs to … do what, exactly? Float through fluff and try to avoid trees? Have you ever wondered why skiing powder is so much fun? Kim Beekman dives in to find out why.

In this article we discuss altitude sickness. We look at the facts and symptoms and talk about remedies and cures so you can enjoy your next mountain trip.

Get Outside While You Wait for it to Snow. Fall is every skier’s second-favorite season. Winter—and all that glorious snow—is right around the cor...

One surefire way to set yourself up for better performance and durability on the slopes this ski season is by focusing on your squats.

All it takes is one trip to a lift-served bike park to realize that mountain biking is skiing’s sister sport. Not only is the overall experience similar—the sight lines, weight balance, speed, and overall feeling of arcing a turn—but also the subtypes within the sport.

This summer, there are a few things you can start doing to prep your body for ski season without sacrificing whatever warm season activity you enjoy.

Here is a look at how various summer activities not only keep us in shape, but actually prepare us for the ski season ahead.

Here we go again, its early October already and we are starting to mentally transition from summer fun to winter daydreaming.  A couple years ago I...

 If you haven’t seen the new species of spandex-clad cyclist on a dirt road near you, well, you must not live anywhere near a dirt road. Gravel bik...

On the ski slopes, we’ve all seen those bros who think the waist-width of their skis is a status symbol for how hard they rip, and they wind up ski...

Here are all the best apres ski stretches to help you be the best skier possible, from spinning on a bike to using the roller ball and scheduling a massage.

Beneficial Yoga for the Mind, Body and Soul

If you’ve been active outside this summer and fall, you might be in better ski shape than you think. Ahh, Fall. The second-best time of year when t...

We are often in search of the magic answer for health and longevity. Here, we look at the risks and rewards associated with taking vitamins and supplements.

The Road to a Healthier Life Small changes to your diet can put you on the road to a healthier life. These little swaps aren’t hard to make or sti...

It is a bit of a strange time for everyone. As we adjust and evolve to various levels of quarantine, lockdown or self-isolation, maintaining or improving personal fitness