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Choosing a ski pass before rate go up can be Scary. Find the right ski pass for YOU

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Choosing a Ski Pass for Next Season

The earlier your buy next year's ski season pass, the better the deal. The options between mega passes, regional passes and a single ski area can be overwhelming. Here's how to do your research and make the best decision on what's the best ski pass for you.

Olympic rings on top of Whistler mountain

Olympics, Heroes, Idols and Inspirations

The Olympics bring us more than competition. In 2026 stories like MIkaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn captivate. Past competitors motivated generations of skiers. Ever said, "you totally Franzed it?" One skier reflects on the impact and anticipation of Olympic sport.

Podcast 302: Back to (Ski) School with Kathy Brennan

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Podcast 302: Back to (Ski) School with Kathy Brennan

Skiing with a pro helps assess your skiing and overcome challenges at any age. Instructors are trained to recognize disruptions to skiing common among seniors and help them. Many skiers find joy as instructors later in life. Kathy Brennan of PSIA-AASI Eastern Region is our Gold Skis Podcast guest.

Do You Remember Ski Ballet?

Do You Remember Ski Ballet?

Ski Ballet, sometimes referred to as Acroski, featured alpine skiers in an on snow competition with nuances of figure skating or gymnastics. It was a demonstration sport in the 1988 and 1992 Winter Olympics and later lost favor to newer snow sports.

Collection of apline snow skis from around the 1990s - early 2000s

What does that thingy on your skis do?

What did these thingys on my ski tips do? Ski evolution has had so many updates to get skiers attention and purchases. There have been real advances an others did what?

Woman sitting on ski hill with 1 ski off

Is your age impacting your balance?

Does balance decline after 50? Yes. Is there anything you can do about it to maintain good balance for skiing well into retirement? Yes.

Photo credit: Gary Rosenke

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Downshifting Among Ski Friends

7 Tips to ski with friends and family with different terrain interests or ability levels. When your ski friends decide to ski more conservatively, you can still ski together.