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The Top Resorts in Europe – World Famous and Not

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Lots of snow and sunshine days, gorgeous views, varied terrain, modern lifts and multiple choices for dinner, nightlife and shopping.  All are the hallmarks of what makes a winter resort great anywhere in the world, including in Europe. These are the…
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It’s Everywhere!

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If you have been shopping for cold weather gear lately, PrimaLoft is hard to miss. This ubiquitous synthetic insulation marked by a triangular red shield is now featured in more than 1,000 cold weather brands that cater to the winter wear market. Very…
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Skiing Les 3 Vallees, World’s Largest Connected Area

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My favorite ski trip last season was with the 70+ Ski Club to Meribel, in the heart of Les 3 Vallees, the world’s largest ski/snowboard resort, in the French Alps. There are more than 375 miles of groomed trails and many more miles of ungroomed that…
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It’s All Waiting for You in Idaho!

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While still relatively unknown for its’ amazing skiing, Idaho has a long and storied ski past with 2026 being their 102nd anniversary of ski operations. 102 years ago, Idaho’s first ski area took shape as Blackwell’s Jump. According to “Ski the…
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Amtrak Ski Train Returns for 2025/26 Season With Expanded Service

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All aboard! Take the train between Denver and Winter Park and avoid both traffic jams on I-70 and base area parking problems.  This season, Amtrak has expanded its service to add both Thursdays and nearby historic Fraser, Colorado to the schedule. The…
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The Comeback XC Skier

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There is a ski industry statistic that cross country (XC) skiers have owned their skis for an average of 17 years. I don’t remember the source of the information and it is probably outdated, but I’ve quoted it for more than three decades and after…
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What’s New in Idaho for the 2025/26 Season

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The Gem State is feeling the stoke of the new season with special anniversaries, new terrain and lifts, expanded parking lots and more RFID technology at the 19 member resorts of Ski Idaho.  Here’s what to expect, so get those skis and boards tuned…
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Preparation

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My friend Pete always laughed and said that ” Pat rides a bike to prepare for ski season.” And in many ways that was true. I wanted to ride to be able to have strong legs for skiing. And although the ski season is fairly short for us in the mid-…
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I Thought Skiing in the US was Becoming Increasingly Risky, Then I Went to France!

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Last season I was fortunate to be skiing in the French Alps. One day I was skiing a crowded feeder trail to a lift and was about 200 yards from the maze. As I was making my way down, using the eyes in the back of my head I saw a snowboarder on an intercept…
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How Okemo saved Thanksgiving

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Publishers Note: It is with great sadness that we learned of the recent passing of one of our most popular contributors, Harriet Wallis. This is one of her many wonderful articles we are republishing this season. “Quick. Look over there. Do you…
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What’s New in New Hampshire for the 2025/26 Season

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New Hampshire’s ski areas were hard at work this summer adding new lifts and upgrading technology and snowmaking, to create an even better than before experience for skiers and snowboarders. Here’s what’s new this season from our friends…
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Adirondack’s historical Hickory Ski Center will not operate this season

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The long-struggling Hickory Ski Center, which dates to the post-war period, will not be opening this season. The historic area announced on its website Nov. 7 that they won’t be open for either lift-served or human-powered uphill skiing in the…
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Recommended Skis for Senior Skiers 2026 (subscriber only)

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Don’t ski as aggressively as you used to? Looking for a ski that makes the sport a little easier? Realskiers.com, my go-to site for finding the perfect ski, has shared their recommendations of the best skis for older skiers. Their ”Silver Skier” selections…
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*LIMITED TIME OFFER – FLASH SALE FOR FREE SNOWBOUND TICKETS NOW LIVE*

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*LIMITED TIME OFFER – FLASH SALE FOR FREE SNOWBOUND TICKETS NOW LIVE* For 48hrs you can register for FREE Snowbound Expo tickets (usually $32). Snowbound Expo is where winter truly begins! Discover the latest gear, tech, apparel, and resorts,…
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Living My Dream – Joining the Ski Patrol After Decades of Skiing

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By Robert Kossak I’ve wanted to be a Ski Patroller since I was a kid, and finally got to do it as an adult. It’s a dream come true. Growing up in New Jersey, my first time skiing was an elementary school class day trip to Holly Mountain,…
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CARPE SKI’EM PHIL

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"Carpe Ski'em",  the seventh and latest in the popular ski themed mystery novels by long time television journalist Phil Baily,  has hit the book stores this month (November 7).   Like his others, Carpe Ski'em ( a take on the Latin phrase for Seize…
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New England Ski Museum Honors McLane, Macomber Families with “Spirit of Skiing” Award

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Franconia/North Conway, NH- The New England Ski Museum’s 2025 Spirit of Skiing Award will be presented to the combined McLane and Macomber families on Nov. 22, 2025, at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods. The award was inspired by…
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Colorado

What’s New in Colorado Ski Country for the 2025/26 Season

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While you were busy all summer re-applying sunscreen on the beach or changing gears on your mountain bike, Colorado ski/snowboard resorts were busy widening trails, cutting new ones and adding lifts and amenities.  In alphabetical order, here’s…
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