Skiing Is Getting Worse
Every generation of skiers seems to say the same thing: there used to be more snow, fewer crowds and better skiing. Listen long enough and you’d think the past was an endless cycle of bottomless powder, empty chairlifts and lift tickets that cost three dollars. Apparently nobody ever skied ice, waited in a line or […]
Ultimate Guide to Skiing Japan (Everything I Wish I Knew)
After a lifetime of thinking about it, I finally pulled the trigger and went to Japan for the dream ski trip. If you’re sitting there thinking about doing the same thing, do it. I’m so glad I finally went. I absolutely hate trip planning. With a passion. So this is everything I wish I knew […]
Resort vs Backcountry Skiing
Resort skiing and backcountry skiing are both amazing. I do both, I love both, and I have no intention of giving either up. But if you told me I could only choose one for the rest of my life, it would be resort skiing. One hundred percent. Not even a question. There’s always been this […]
Why Skiing Solo Is The Best (Even Though It’s Dangerous)
People always ask me the same question: “Do you get lonely skiing by yourself all the time?” And the answer is no. Never! Do I get lonely travelling alone? Sure. Driving for hours, eating dinner by myself, editing videos and figuring out where the hell I’m going to sleep can get lonely. But skiing? That’s […]
The Most Overrated Ski Resorts in North America
Every skier has that one resort they think is overrated. The one everybody raves about, where you finally show up expecting your life to change and leave thinking, “That was it?” These are mine. And yeah, some of them are going to piss people off. Before you start throwing ski poles at your screen, this […]
The 10 Snow Types Every Skier Needs To Know
Most skiers divide snow into two categories: Good & Bad. Powder = Good. Anything that makes your skis chatter, grabs your boots, or sends you over the handlebars = Bad. But that approach can make you miss some ridiculously good skiing. A mountain that hasn’t seen fresh snow for a week might still have smooth, […]
The 20 Best Ski Resort Runs in North America
You have probably skied thousands of runs in your life, maybe tens of thousands. Most of them blur together. Another powder lap, another groomer, another Tuesday on the hill. But every once in a while, you link up a line that burns itself into your memory forever. Maybe the snow was perfect. Maybe the sun […]
The Best Ski Trips in Canada
So you are thinking about a Canadian ski trip. You came to the right place. I have spent my life skiing Canada’s best mountains and linking together every kind of trip, especially the ones that do not torch your bank account. This guide breaks down the top Canadian ski road trip options in no particular […]
How to Ski & Snowboard (Without Being Rich)
Everyone thinks skiing is only for rich people. But, it is possible to stay broke and still ski. Today I’m going to tell you how. If you would prefer to watch this post in video format go check us out on YouTube. Trust me, it’s way better than reading :). What Happened to Skiing? […]
Canada vs USA Skiing – Which Is Better
Ski internet debates love to shout “USA has the snow,” “Canada has the terrain,” or “it all depends.” Let’s cut the fluff and look at what actually affects your days on snow: snowfall depth and quality, skier density, terrain, costs, weather, lift lines, and how easy it is to get to the goods. The best […]