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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.

You may think bindings are the least sexy piece of your gear. But considering that they’re responsible for keeping your sexy legs attached to your sexy hips by releasing when you need them to and staying attached when you don’t, you may want to reconsider that notion. Here is what you need to know.

At first glance, Mikael Kennedy’s professional trajectory seems so impossible it’s hard not to reel at how he’s turned the most improbable ideas into incredible successes. Learn how this Polaroid-wielding vagabond ended up in LA as a rug dealer.

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.

We get giddy hearing that snow is slated to hit our home resort, but what do we really need to know about forecasting and predicting where and when all the biggest storms are going to hit? We caught up with OpenSnow’s Meteorologist Joel Gratz to find out the answers to our questions.

When you’re ready to pull the trigger on a new pair of skis, it’s helpful to have some tips on how to shop. Jared Ettlinger of Gorsuch Ltd. walks you through the process.

With the rugged skylines of Telluride’s peaks that both attract and inspire artists, it’s no surprise that we don’t have to look far to find talented people to collaborate with on our topsheets. Nicole Finger is one such talent.

If you’re coming to our stomping grounds this winter, here’s our must-hit list for skiing at the Telluride Ski Resort.

Planning a trip to Telluride this winter? Lucky you! Here is our guide to where to eat, drink, and stay, during your time in the valley.

If you remember the K2 Hellbent graphics that rocked the ski industry’s world, you’ll want to meet Sherwood Smith. His new series, “Compass Rising,” is a gorgeous interpretation of the world’s mountainous zones and the ancient cultures that arose there.