Snow

My take on why the most memorable ski and snowboard days often have nothing to do with powder. I’m serious.

Wondering when the best time to ski or snowboard really is? Let’s break down early season, mid-winter, crowds, snow quality and when you should actually go.

Dropped your helmet, crashed, or just been riding it for years? Here’s how to tell when it’s actually time to replace your ski or snowboard helmet.

Feeling stuck after you got “pretty good” at skiing? Here’s why progress slows, what’s actually happening and the simplest ways to start improving.

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.