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If you’ve ever stood in a ski shop staring at rows of women’s ski gloves and ski mittens, you’ve probably asked the question: Which is better—mittens or gloves? The honest answer?It depends on how you ski, how cold you run, and what matters most to you: warmth or dexterity.…

If you have ever searched “what is après ski” or “what does après ski mean,” you are asking one of the most important questions in mountain culture. Après ski is French. It literally means “after ski.” But in ski towns like Vail, Colorado, ap…

If you’ve been watching the Olympics, you may have noticed something. Between races. In warm-up zones. Walking through venues. Standing on podiums. So many women are wearing insulated skirts. And if you’ve caught yourself thinking, “Wait. Is that a ski skirt?” You are not al…

WHY IS THE RIGHT SKI BOOT IMPORTANT? Talk to anyone who has spent a day in a poorly fitting ski boot and they can tell you why a good boot is critical. Most athletic pursuits are done in soft sneakers, where we can move naturally to stay comfortable and in control. Skiing is different. We lock our…

Downhill, Super-G, Giant Slalom and Slalom: What’s the Difference in Ski Racing? If you’ve been watching the Olympics lately, you’ve probably caught yourself saying: How fast are they actually going?How do they remember that course?And… would I even make it down that in on…