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A Guide to Ski Terms, Ski Slang, and What Skiers Are Actually Saying.  Learn to talk the talk with outdoor DIVAS. If you’ve ever heard someone say: “It’s bluebird with dust on crust in the bowls — watch for death cookies on skiers’ left.” And you smiled polit…

The outdoor DIVAS Guide to Colorado Ski Resorts If you are wondering where to ski in Colorado, you are asking about one of the most ski-rich states in the world. Colorado is home to 25+ ski resorts, stretching from high-alpine bowls above 12,000 feet to tree-filled powder playgrounds in the southwe…

Spring break is one of the best times to ski in Colorado. The days are longer, the sun is warmer, and the overall vibe on the mountain shifts from midwinter intensity to fun, social skiing. But spring skiing comes with its own packing challenges. Temperatures can swing dramatically throughout the d…

A Deep Dive into Vail’s Terrain, From Groomers to Bowls to Bumps Vail is one of those rare mountains where you can ski completely different styles in a single day. You can start with smooth frontside groomers, disappear into powder in the Back Bowls, take a bump lap on Highline, and finish wi…

What is Off-Piste Skiing? If you are searching “off piste meaning” or “what is off piste skiing,” you are not alone. Off-piste is one of the most commonly used terms in skiing, and also one of the most misunderstood. In simple terms, off-piste skiing means skiing off the gro…