Thinking about taking skiing more seriously? Great call! We’re obviously biased, but we’re yet to find a better sport. Skiing combines adrenaline, community, and unrivaled views into one neat package.

Sometimes, even proficient powder skiers have trouble when the snow piles up higher than 10-12 inches, or when it is heavier than Vail’s typical champagne fluff.This is partly due to equipment. Those ...

Powder skiing is best described in superlatives. Words like deepest, lightest, fluffiest, or perhaps just the simplest descriptor best get thrown around like dice at a craps table. It's a testament to ...