Avalanche safety for skiers
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" …
What NOT to say to a ski friend
“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… …
Do you use the Safety Bar on Ski Chairlifts?
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?
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 – …
Epic Pass or Ikon Pass – Best Season Pass for skiers
Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass now includes over 40 Vail owned ski resorts, and access to 90 ski areas around the world! An early season purchase of $1089 for the 2026-27 winter gets you all that skiing! …
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Skiing couple goal – ski over 350 ski areas
Heather and Greg Burke love to ski, they have both been skiing since age 3! Winter 2026, when they skied 56 ski days in Italy, Switzerland and the French Alps, and achieved 371 ski resorts - adding …