Articles Index

Skiing Stance

Your skiing stance is how you stand on skis. That includes how you balance on your skis and how your body is aligned i.e. how your head, shoulders, and hips are aligned with your skis.

How to Stop On Skis

To stop on skis, bend both your knees together, putting more of your weight forward, and point your skis inward.

How to Turn On Skis

For beginner skiers, learning to turn on skis is important because it will put you in control of your direction down the hill, let you steer around other people, and help you pick a path down the hill.

Skiing Falls

I have been asked by several people "How should I fall when skiing?" First, let me say that it is my sincere hope that all skiers reach the degree of perfection that falling is never an issue. That said, my bottom still aches from a recent close encounter with some "loud powder" or ice, as it is known in the Northeast.

Types of Ski Bindings

Ski bindings attach a ski boot to a ski. Bindings can be sold on their own, or as an integrated system. Different types of skiing require different types of bindings.

Types of Snow Skis

Information on the various of types of snow skis, including alpine, telemark, reverse camber, twin tip, telemark, and cross country skis.

How Much Do Ski Instructors Make?

Information on ski instructor salary and wages.

Types of Ski Lifts

Information on the various types of ski lifts including aerial lifts, surface lifts and cable lifts.

Ski Goggle Features

Skiers need to consider a number of goggle features before making a purchase including lens color, UV protection, anti-fogging, and fit. Here's more information on selecting the best ski goggles.

How to Dress for Spring Skiing

Layering is the key word for spring skiing attire. Forget the down jacket and heavy insulated snow pants, you should travel light to really enjoy a full day on spring snow.

Cross Country Skiing Equipment

Cross country skiing equipment includes need cross country skis, ski bindings, ski poles, and boots.

Ski Boot Size and Fit

The type of ski boots you wear depends on the type of skiing you are doing. Alpine skiers wear boots that attach to skis at both the toe and heel, while cross-country boots attach at the toe only.

How to Fit Ski Boots

Before you rent or buy ski boots, it's important to make sure that the boots fit properly. The next step is to make sure that your boots are adjusted for optimal skiing.

Calories Burned Skiing

Besides it being a whole lot of fun, an added benefit to learning to ski or ride is that snowsports offers a way to get some winter outdoor exercise and burn calories. Here's how many calories are burned skiing or snowboarding.

Apres-Ski Attire

For some skiers, the apres-ski scene is just as important as their time on the slopes! Apres-ski attire is important to the apres-ski experience, and the right clothes can make - or break - your night. Here's more information on apres-attire, including apres-ski clothing and apres-ski boots.

Understanding Skicross

Skicross, also known as ski cross, is a race on a set course with four (sometimes but not often six) racers going head-to-head together down to the finish line with the first across the finish line to be the winner.

What Ski Goggle Lens Color Should I Buy?

Ski goggle lenses are available in every color of the rainbow, but chances are you'd rather purchase one pair of ski goggles rather than a multitude. If you're looking for a universal pair of goggles, here's more on how to buy ski goggles, including the best lens color for all conditions.

How to Avoid Sunburn on the Slopes

It's important to take extra steps to keep your skin safe on the mountain. At high altitudes, not only are you closer to the sun, but the atmosphere is thinner and thus filters less ultraviolet light, putting you at greater risk for sunburn. Also, the sun is reflected by the snow, creating additional hazards. Here's how to keep yourself protected from the sun while skiing.

How Young Can Kids Start Skiing?

Skiing can be an enriching experience for both kids and adults. If you're eager to get your child on the slopes, here's a guide to deciding on whether or not your kid is ready to ski.

How Fast do Skiers Go?

One of the most common questions asked about downhill skiing is how fast skiers go. Here is a summary of the average speed of recreational skiers, Olympic skiers, ski racers, cross country skiers, and speed skiers, including speed skiing world records.

Skiing on the Social Networks

Readers regularly write to ask me about where and how to get started participating in the skiing communities that are active on Facebook and Twitter, two popular social networking services.

Vail EpicMix

Vail Resorts EpicMix uses a chip embedded in the ski pass or ticket to allow skiers and riders at any of the Vail Resorts to track the runs they completed, log their vertical feet as a score, and earn achievement 'Pins.'

Custom Footbeds

If you don’t get fitted for footbeds when you purchase telemark or AT boots I recommend that you take your boots to a shop that sells, custom fits, installs footbeds and will later correct and tweak them to your comfort and satisfaction.

Sick On Vacation

When you're on vacation, you only have a certain amount of days to enjoy your trip and there's not much worse than spending them feeling sick in a hotel room. What can you do if you get sick on vacation so you can get better fast and, at least, enjoy some of it?

Skiing Military Discounts

Many ski resorts offer discounted, or even free, skiing to military personal on active duty, veterans, reservists, and their families.