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Having spent over a decade exploring every nook and cranny of this mountain, I've put together this local guide to Vail skiing. From those perfect morning blue cruisers to the secret powder stashes only locals know, here are my personal picks for the best ski runs in Vail.  The Best Ski Runs…

The Best Women's Backcountry Ski Gear: A Guide to Choosing Skis, Boots, Bindings & More If you're ready to trade lift lines for skin tracks, welcome to one of skiing's most rewarding adventures. Backcountry skiing offers fresh tracks, quiet mountains, incredible scenery, and the satisfaction of…

Why ACL Injuries Are More Common in Women Skiers, and How to Come Back Strong The “pop” is the sound every skier dreads. It is the moment an ACL tears, and for many skiers, it means an abrupt end to the season. For women, this injury is especially common. Research across sports has repe…

There are glamorous pieces of ski gear. Skis, boots and jackets tend to get most of the attention. Then there is the humble neck gaiter: a small tube of fabric that costs far less, takes up almost no room and can completely change the trajectory of a cold ski day. At outdoor DIVAS, we nearly always…

Longtime outdoor DIVAS friend Krista Crabtree knows women’s skis from nearly every angle. A former ski racer, coach, instructor, SKI Magazine editor, and director of the magazine’s women’s ski test, she has spent more than 25 years testing skis and helping women understand how equ…