After spending three winters riding Hemu, here’s my honest guide to Jikepulin International Ski Resort, including the best terrain, powder, accommodation and local tips.
Jikepulin International Ski Resort Guide | My Advice Read More »
Is skiing dying? Rising costs, fewer new riders, and changing seasons are reshaping winter sports. Here’s what’s actually going on.
Is Skiing Dying? What’s Actually Happening to Winter Sports Read More »
Summer is coming. Here’s how snowboarders should stay fit, keep their legs, and avoid coming back rusty next season.
Summer Is Coming: A Snowboarder’s Survival Guide Read More »
Ride long enough and your snowboarding changes. Park laps turn into powder days and your priorities shift whether you plan it or not. Trust me.
From Park Laps to Powder Lines (An Aging Snowboarder) Read More »
Ski prices keep climbing. But is the gear actually better than it used to be, or are we just paying more for it?
Is Ski Gear Getting Better (or Just More Expensive) Read More »
I’ve been thinking about how to talk about avalanche safety without repeating the same obvious stuff. Everyone knows to check the bulletin. Everyone knows to…
FACETS and the Human Side of Avalanche Decisions Read More »
Seeing tracks on a fresh slope can change how you judge risk. Let’s look at how that instinct plays into avalanche decisions during a particularly difficult season.
Following Tracks Doesn’t Make It Safer Read More »
Everyone thinks riding steeper terrain means a better day. After years of chasing it, I’m not convinced. Here’s why blue runs often deliver more fun.
Steep Is Overrated Read More »
Blue skies, brutal cold, a trailside BOA fix and quick laps under Cornu with riders from Whistler. Another day snowboarding in Chamonix.
Chamonix Diary (2): Frozen Beard, BOA Fixed, New Friends Read More »
Bluebird morning in Chamonix, hero groomers, a ridiculously good flat white at Planpraz and legs that did not survive the afternoon.
Chamonix Diary: Flat White, Fast Laps, Tired Legs Read More »
