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How to Apres Ski Like a Pro – as a non-skier

September 21, 2026 by admin

Do you have to ski to ApresSki? My friends ask me, “do I have to ski to après ski?” Mind you, its mostly my gal pals inquiring, who fear getting, cold, hurt or embarrassed on the slopes. I have …

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Avalanche safety for skiers

February 14, 2026 by admin

Avalanches terrify me! I’ve been skiing for over 50 years, skied over 360 ski resorts around the world… thankfully always safely. I love skiing off-piste in The Alps. Its better than being "piste-off" …

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Filed Under: ski news, Ski Tips, Skiing Tagged With: avalanche safety for skiers, avi backpack, skiing off-piste

What NOT to say to a ski friend

January 4, 2026 by admin

“Don’t get hurt”, “be careful”, “don’t break a leg”, “I worry about you”, “don’t let anything happen to you”. This is what friends say to me when I go skiing, these people I treasure and adore… …

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How many ski areas in the World?

January 4, 2026 by admin

Guess how many ski areas there are in the world? Currently, our beautiful, regionally snowy, planet has over 6,000 ski areas around the globe! An exact number from Google is 6,135 ski resorts …

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Do you use the Safety Bar on Ski Chairlifts?

January 4, 2026 by admin

Upon loading a chairlift, do you lower the safety bar when you’re skiing?I do… always have, always will! I like the protection of a restraint bar when traveling 20-50-feet above the cold hard ground …

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Ski Helmets Mandatory?

January 3, 2026 by admin

Italy is the first winter sports country in Europe to make helmets mandatory for all skiers and snowboarders! As of 2026 ski season, its the law, regardless of age. So much for Italy’s Dolce Vita – …

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