Category Archives: Ski

Getting and Staying In Ski Shape

You planned your ski trip months ago; penned it into your calendar and swore you would start that pre-season ski conditioning back in August to be ready for five days of five+ hours on the hill. Where did the time go? You’re here already and it’s too late… or is it? Ski Conditioning For those who show up to the […]

How To Be A Ski Model

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How To Speak Skier: Snow Conditions

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Ever wonder what the heck those ski bums are talking about when they say things like, “Yeah, I was expecting bulletproof but rode out the wave on 2″ of blower on top of cream”? You’re not alone. Like lawyers, doctors, and IT technical support, the industry has a lingo all its own. Ski words are another language. Here is a […]

Trip Report: Skiing Mt Hood Meadows

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Disclaimer- this was written last season when Utah had snow. Ryan shook his head. “Why would you want to go to Portland when we have great snow in Utah?” he asked. My boyfriend doesn’t get out much and apparently he doesn’t follow the weather. It’s been snowing in Mt Hood Meadows; a lot. The snowpack at the Oregon resort has […]