With immersive trip itineraries in Alaska and beyond, UnCruise Adventures is a gateway to wild, remote places The post The Expedition Cruise Line That Takes Guests Way Beyond the Viewing Deck appeared first on SKI.

The snow less-traveled is worth the effort.

Three-time Olympic cross-country skiing champion Iivo Niskanen has revealed that he underwent two surgeries this summer after doctors discovered melanoma, forcing him to alter his preparation for the upcoming season. The 34-year-old Finnish star said the melanoma was discovered in early summer and that the diagnosis changed his plans for the months that followed. The final diagnosis was melanoma in […] The post Olympic Champion Cross-Country Skier Reveals Melanoma Diagnosis After Summer Surgeries appeared first on SnowBrains.

SAM Magazine—Denver, Colo., Oct. 5, 2026—Alterra Mountain Company has appointed hospitality and operations leader Kelly Vohs as its new chief executive officer, effective Oct. 19, 2026. An executive committee of the company’s board of directors, including former Alterra CEO Rusty Gregory, has served in the role since Jared Smith’s exit in March. “Alterra Mountain Company’s […]

Off-Piste Ski Courses: The Complete Guide to Learning and Mastering Off-Piste Skiing There comes a moment in almost every skier’s journey when perfectly groomed pistes are no longer enough. You look beyond the marked runs towards untouched powder, natural snow, steep bowls and hidden valleys. You watch confident skiers making effortless turns through fresh snow

Nothing makes big skis less fun than lightweight boots incapable of piloting them. Add some coral reef snow or breakable crust into the equation and it can turn into a downright ankle-snapping bad day scenario. But like with skis, boots… The post An Unlikely Duo: La Sportiva Kilo XTR x 4FRNT Renegade Review appeared first on - The Backcountry Ski Site.

A peek into Gear Test Week. Wherever your home mountain lies, we’re of the firm belief that the season is what you make of it. Having the right gear certainly helps, too. That’s why the 2027 Gear Guide is designed to be the best possible resource for skiers and riders looking to build, expand or […] The post How the 2027 Gear Guide sausage gets made 🌭 appeared first on Backcountry Magazine.

European Update: Survey Reveals 11% of Holidaymakers Ski When Drunk  SAM Magazine

After testing three dozen pairs, we found the best ski gloves and mittens for cold days, deep powder, and long days on the mountain. The post The 9 Best Ski Gloves and Mittens of 2027 appeared first on SKI.

Mountain escapism is now tied to one of the reasons we choose escapism in the first place. Doesn’t that defeat the point?

Canadians are famously low-key, but when the topic turns to recreating in winter, that modesty disappears. Canada has 223 unique ski resorts at last count, ranging from community hills to world-class destinations. When 65% of a country is covered by snow for more than 50% of the year, winter sports become ingrained in the national identity. Related: Big Sky Resort, […] The post Condé Nast Reveals Readers’ Choice Top 5 Canadian Ski Resorts appeared first on SnowBrains.

SAM Magazine—Ishpeming, Mich., Sept. 30, 2026—The U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled its Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The nine new members will be inducted at the annual Snowsports History Celebration in Ogden, Utah, on April 10, 2027.  The group includes people who have made a lasting mark on […]

Freeride Skiing Art – Capturing the Spirit of Off-Piste Skiing   Freeride skiing itself is an art but the true art of freeride skiing is about more than just making turns in deep powder. It’s about freedom, creativity, expression, adaptabilty and adventure making your own line down the mountain. As a professional artist, former freeride

“As much fun as you can have on skis” is a note I scribbled in my pocket notebook the first time I took a pair of 4FRNT Hojis into deep, steep powder. Big skis in stacked powder, there’s just nothing… The post The Backcountry Skis Worth Your Turns appeared first on - The Backcountry Ski Site.

The USDA formally proposed a plan to rescind the Roadless Rule, but the public comment period to defend the rule is open until September 21. The post Roadless, Not Useless appeared first on Backcountry Magazine.

Ski resort industry urges lawmakers to reject daylight saving legislation that would “lock the clock”  The Colorado Sun