Arapahoe Basin Opens on Monday (10/25/10)

(Photo Courtesy of Glenn Harper) If you live in Colorado, it’s time to get your ski and snowboard gear together. Arapahoe Basin recently announced that it will open for business this Monday (10/25/10). Patrons can expect an 18-inch base on the intermediate High...

A 2009 Film You May Have Missed: Signatures

Sweetgrass Productions is a Colorado-based film company rooted in winter backcountry and mountain culture. Signatures is about taking what the seasons give you; it captures what skiing is all about. Japanese photographer Yoichi Watanabe explains, “As a photographer,...

Introducing Astis Mittens

As most experienced skiers and riders can attest to, mittens are naturally warmer than gloves. Not only do the fingers maintain their warmth because they are in contact with each other, but there is also a reduced surface area which minimizes heat loss. A new company...

Ski Season Is Here In Europe

(Photo courtesy of Heather Sunderland) Ruka ski resort in Finland opened the ski season this week. This is the 10th year in a row that it has been the first resort in Europe to open its slopes. Located in Northern Finland, within 19 miles from the border with Russia,...