The Snow Chasers

My honest take on whether you need lessons, how many actually help and when you’re better off skiing on your own.

I ski. I snowboard. I teach both. I spend a lot of time watching people ride powder badly, then watching the same people figure it out and suddenly light up…

Do you actually need snowboard lessons to get better? My unbiased opinion on who benefits from lessons and who doesn’t.

Snowboarding moguls doesn’t have to be miserable. Here’s a clear, realistic way to ride bumps with more control and less punishment.

Moguls don’t appear by accident. Here’s how skier traffic, snow movement and terrain combine to create bumps in the same places every time.

Snowboarding often feels easier with a bit of speed. Here’s why momentum, balance and edge hold improve when you step on the gas.

After testing ski helmet headphones, I started questioning whether riding with music is actually safe. Let’s talk about awareness and risk.

Some hard truths from the backcountry. Real experience is learning when to stay home, turn around and cancel plans before things go wrong.

Wind can destroy great snow or leave it untouched. Here’s how to tell the difference before you commit to the day.