Protect Your Eyes All Winter Long From UCHealth Hitting the slopes, strapping on snowshoes or heading outside for a wintry jog? Then don’t forget a small but mighty piece of gear: eye protection. Read More Stewardship // February 12, 2026
Know if You Have Altitude Sickness and When to Worry From UCHealth Last time you went skiing in Vail, you had a headache all day and didn’t sleep well that night. When your relatives from Florida came to visit last summer and got sick up in Aspen, it probably wasn’t a bug.... Read More Stewardship // February 12, 2026
The Recovery Strategy: 5 Expert Tips to Up Your XC Ski Game Even seasoned skiers can botch this all-important aspect of training. Here’s how tweaking your R&R can make you a better Nordic skier. Nordic skiers are very good at pushing. We log miles, chase vert, stack intervals, and take pride in toughness. What we’re often less skilled at is knowing when—and how—to pull back. Read More Tips & Ideas // January 12, 2026
Your guide to safety on the slopes From Colorado Ski Country When it comes to safety while skiing and riding, your decisions and actions have a direct impact on your safety and the safety of those around you. Following Your Responsibility Code gives you the tools to have the safest... Read More Stewardship // January 11, 2026
Colorado Backcountry Safety Guide From Colorado Tourism Office Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, Colorado’s backcountry offers thrilling opportunities to take your skills to new heights and can be tremendously rewarding when you minimize risk by planning ahead. Read More Stewardship // January 11, 2026
9 Perfect Last-Minute Gifts for the Nordic Skier Who Has Everything Got someone in your life who lives for winter and already has equipment for every occasion? Give them something that goes beyond their overflowing gear wall—comfort, joy, rest, recovery, adventure, and a few... Read More Tips & Ideas // December 15, 2025
4 Early Season Nordic Clinics Not to Miss Snow is starting to stick, skis are coming out of storage, and that wax bench is calling. Early season is the perfect time to shake off the rust, fine-tune your technique, and set yourself up for a strong winter on... Read More Tips & Ideas // November 18, 2025
Beyond the Ski Tune: 5 Ways Skiers Can Level Up for the Season in October Fall is for more than gear checks and cross-training. A little mindfulness and some prep will up your enjoyment x 10 for the upcoming season. Looking ahead now will help you create a roadmap to a more satisfying season—goals are powerful motivators, even for the strictly non-racing recreational skier. Here’s a checklist that will get your gear and... Read More Tips & Ideas // October 01, 2025