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Season’s Beatings

I pull the igniter out of the zippered pocket of my parka and remove the metal clip with my thumb. Glancing at my partner, I see that she’s watching me, tucked behind the safety of a tree on the ridge. She just threw her ...
by Kim Kircher
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Safety
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Ski accidents, injuries, health troubles, recovering – how to stay positive?

“Injuries are part of life. At least they’ve certainly been a part of mine. No one enjoys them, but if you avoided everything that might hurt you, you’d never get out of bed. What you need to do after an injur...
by Janne Niini
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Backcountry Skiing/Snowboarding
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Pillow Skiing – The Ultimate Collection of Pillow Skiing Videos

Lotsa pillow skiing videos. All the best ones.
by Marko Pyhajarvi
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Backcountry Skiing/Snowboarding
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Andreas Fransson looking for powder in Bolivia

Can you find powder on top of the highest preak in Bolivia? Check this out.
by Marko Pyhajarvi
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Safety
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Mountains of Knowledge

Knowledge. It's needed.
by Sophie Nicholson
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Safety
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Avalanche Safety Tips

Kel provides few good tips on avalanche safety!
by Kel Verbiest
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Traveling
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Packlate.Com Offers Pretty Sweet Deals to Skiers Like Us

Packlate.com is an online marketplace where you find and book great deals on last minute vacation rentals. Check out how you can find cheap vacation rental deals in North America.
by Marko Pyhajarvi
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Traveling
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Swiss Christmas Markets are Worth of Visiting

Are you currently skiing in Verbier, Davos, Andermatt, Zermatt or other Swiss ski resorts? If yes, check out the Swiss Christmas Markets in Basel, Luzern, Zürich or Montreux. It might be a good idea to spend one day tasting Mu...
by Marko Pyhajarvi
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How-To
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How to Buy Ski Boots

Need to buy a new pair of ski boots but don't know where to start? Old ones just blew up or the liners are packed out? Or are you a beginner skier looking to buy your first pair of boots? This article will give you some tips an...
by Juho Karhu
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Safety
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Teach Kids to Ski – The Meaning of the Emergency Stop

It's important for kids to learn the right way to fall.
by Marko Pyhajarvi
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