Many a ski day has been cut short by cold toes. A common frustration amongst all skiers is, surely, spending thousands of dollars on gear only to discover an acute source of discomfort and numbness whenever the temperature drops below
Read moreIs the Epic Pass Worth it? 20/21 Season Review
After singing high praises of the Ikon pass last year, I switched to the Epic Pass for the 2020/2021 ski season. Mainly, I was looking to explore more resorts that I hadn’t visited before. I figured that Epic resorts would
Read moreSki Resorts Are Being Weird About Covid
I am writing this blog post from the End of the Road–Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. It’s known for having some of the most extreme in-bounds terrain in the United States. Over the last few days, I skied the majority of
Read moreIs the Ikon Pass Worth It?
The Ikon Pass is the mega-pass competitor to Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass. I’m in the midst of the best season of my life, so, from the outset, it’s clear what conclusion I’m going to reach. However, since we’re only about
Read moreRe: Why You Should Never Buy Ski Gear Again
A flurry of skiing articles from the Journal this week! All deserve comment, but the moderators don’t agree, so when the discussion section is turned off I’m stuck writing blog posts. The subtitle of Why You Should Never Buy Ski Gear
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