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There are three factors that come into play with avalanches: weather, snowpack, and terrain. If we human beings could control the first two, avalanches wouldn’t be an issue, and every day would be a powder day. We break down the basics of avalanche terrain.

As the former editor of both SKI and Skiing Magazine (as well as Wagner's own beloved ski-nerd-in-chief), Kim Beekman has tested thousands of skis and written endless ski reviews, charting the evolution of ski design for decades. Tune in to hear what she has to say about all things skiing.

We know your brain will be starting to think "beach weather" soon. But you have one more thing to do before you put your skis away: order a new pair of Wagner skis now. Seriously.

X-Games winner Aaron Blunck has spent 26 of his 27 years on skis - and it shows. Listen and learn from one of Colorado’s best as Aaron shares insights into bouncing back from injuries, the relentless pursuit of new challenges in skiing, celebrating every turn, and embracing gratitude on snow.

Learning how to ski is not easy. It takes courage, determination, and a lot of practice. We strongly encourage lessons for beginners, but we also know they can be cost-prohibitive. With that in mind, we’ve compiled what we think are the best instruction tips for beginners.

Reggie Crist keeps turning the page on one skiing’s most illustrious careers. A decade on the U.S. Ski Team. Pioneer in the Olympic spot of Ski Cross. One of the first to helicopter skiers into Alaska’s Chugachs. Tune in as Reggie tells us where he would take us if we want to spend an entire year crushing powder.

Kellie Swanson doesn’t remember a life without skiing. Everything, whether she realized it or not at the time, has revolved around it. And now, living in Bozeman, Mont., where she skis Bridger Bowl (a lot), she’s found a way to fund her passion with another—art.

It’s difficult to overstate the role of Scot Schmidt in big-mountain freeskiing, as he pretty much invented the niche. In this episode, the legend himself shares insights into his longevity, his ski style, starring in a movie that captured entire generations of skiers, and “flowing like water” on skis.

Have you listened to our Next Level podcast, on which Jason Blevins interviews some of the biggest names in skidom? If not, here’s an excerpt from one of our favorites that you may have missed—the incredible Michelle Parker.

There are a lot of great ski movies out there. But only one ranks as the most important. In a year when U.S. suicides reached record highs, Drew Peterson’s “Ups + Downs” exposes the professional skier’s anguished struggle with suicidal thoughts. Join us for this very special (and important) episode.

Kim Beekman, former editor of both SKI and Skiing Magazine (as well as our beloved ski-nerd-in-chief), has put together this 12 question quiz for you to test YOUR knowledge of all things skiing. We know all the answers. Do you?

In 2011, Ted Ligety blasted FIS for the governing body’s new mandates for ski lengths, saying the rules would “will eventually ruin this sport.” For this episode, Ligety talks about how he adapted to longer skis, founded Shred Optics, and what he’s learned most from the "ski coach in his boots."

Dan English was making waves in the world of high-tech when he veered into a new career focused on one of the oldest fabrics in the world. Listen in on how Voormi is changing how we think about wool and overhauling stagnant domestic manufacturing in the US.

If you’ve ever crowded into the snowy, frigid lift line at the base of Silverton Mountain in the morning as groups are dividing by skill level, you’ve likely heard requests for Kim Grant. “Is Kim working?” “Where’s Kim’s group?” Listen to her advice for big terrain and how it all starts with a breath.

For New York-based artist Danny Steinman, many seemingly incongruous paths—teaching science, playing music, doodling in notebooks—somehow led him to being one of the most prominent rock artists in the music scene. Find out how he got his big break.

If you’re nearly ready to order some custom skis from Wagner but aren’t sure yet what your flavor preference is (or are too late to buy a pair for your upcoming holiday), you may want to go try out a few different models. Here is how to do get the most of your demos while you decide.