In the world of snowsports, “vert” refers to the cumulative vertical feet you’ve descended while carving down a mountain. For ...

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In ski towns, “earning your turns” comes with ... Interest in uphill access at Snowbowl — particularly from pass holders and local guests — has been booming, says Angie Grubb, the resort ...

If you're skiing outside the boundary of a resort, even if you rode a lift to get there, you're in the backcountry. That means that ski patrol is usually not performing avalanche mitigation work, nor ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Norway’s Timon Haugan celebrates at the finish area of an alpine ski, men’s World Cup slalom, in ...

What makes a good intermediate-oriented ski resort? It’s pretty simple, really. A vast selection of blue runs, of course, is the primary selling point. But other perks, like expertly groomed trails, ...