Tips & Tricks

Jun 9
4 min

Father's Day Gift Guide for the Ski Dad

Our top Father's Day gift ideas include Smith & Goodr shades, Smith helmets, Hydroflask coolers, Hoka shoes, Patagonia shorts & pullovers

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Avant Ski's Top 12 Places to Start your Ski Day Out West

Jack Benham

Feb 8
6 min

Avant Ski's Top 12 Places to Start your Ski Day Out West

Avant Ski's 12 favorite spots to fuel up for skiing. Breakfast burritos, bacon, eggs & cheese, bagels, quiches, croissants, coffee, cookies

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Avant Ski's Top Ten Hot-Dogging Runs in North America

Jack Benham

Jan 10
5 min

Avant Ski's Top Ten Hot-Dogging Runs in North America

For those skiers brave enough for an audience, check out our Top 10 Hot-Dogging Runs in North America, from Palisades Tahoe, Heavenly, Alta

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Jumpstart Your Ski Season at Big SNOW American Dream

John Gelb

Dec 21, 2022
3 min

Jumpstart Your Ski Season at Big SNOW American Dream

Big SNOW American Dream brings perfect snow to NYC's backyard. North America's first indoor ski center is a must visit for young kids and...

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Avant Ski

Dec 8, 2022
6 min

The Ultimate Ski Trip Packing List

Use our ultimate ski trip packing list. We cover essential gear & clothing, recovery, après comfort, little things, luggage

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The Best Holiday Gifts for Skiers in 2022

Avant Ski

Dec 4, 2022
6 min

The Best Holiday Gifts for Skiers in 2022

The Best Gifts for Skiers in 2022. From resort jigsaws, to goggles, helmets, GoPros, Recovery Tools, Mittens, Jackets, base layers, socks

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Discover Where 3rd-6th Graders Can Ski for Free during the 2022-23 Season*

Jeff Zieba

Oct 28, 2022
3 min

Discover Where 3rd-6th Graders Can Ski for Free during the 2022-23 Season*

Third, fourth, fifth and sixth graders can ski for free in Colorado, Utah, Vermont, Idaho, NH and NYC. Find out how and apply today.

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Our Top Ski Shops in the Greater NYC Area

Avant Ski

Oct 22, 2022
4 min

Our Top Ski Shops in the Greater NYC Area

Ski Shops in the NYC Area. Ski Haus, Hickory & Tweed, Sports Barn, Ski Barn, Ski House, High Country, Paragon, Panda. Kids seasonal rentals

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5 Ways to Enjoy Late Summer in Stowe, Vermont. Complete with Where to Eat & Stay

Jeff Zieba

Aug 3, 2022
6 min

5 Ways to Enjoy Late Summer in Stowe, Vermont. Complete with Where to Eat & Stay

Avant Ski's top insider tips to enjoy Stowe, Vermont all summer and fall. Discover hikes, mountain biking, outdoor concerts, craft breweries

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Avant Ski

Jun 28, 2022
6 min

6 Ways to Enjoy Summer in Lake Tahoe

“Come for the winter and stay for the summer”rings especially true in Lake Tahoe. In honor of the the start of summer, we’re sharing our...

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Jack Benham

Apr 6, 2022
6 min

Avant Ski's Top 12 Après Spots Out West

The common thread amongst our favorite après spots is that we can't stop coming back! Our top 12 après our west by category.

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Sam Handy

Feb 28, 2022
4 min

9 Reasons to Consider an Indy Pass

Spring Indy Passes are on sale now. With access to 82 partner resorts in North America & Japan. Great for weekend trips, value an spring ski

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Avant Ski

Feb 3, 2022
4 min

Valentine's Day Gifts for your Ski Love

If you love a skier, find a perfect ski-related Valentine's Day gift. The perfect coffee mug, lip balm, red skis, warm & cozy gear, boots

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Avant Ski

Feb 2, 2022
9 min

Avant Ski's 11 Most Glorious Glades in North America

Top glades in North America. Whether you need to find shadows in flat light or float through a forest on powder, we have a glade for you.

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6 Tips for a Smooth Ski Rental Experience

Alli Widman

Dec 19, 2021
2 min

6 Tips for a Smooth Ski Rental Experience

6 Tips for a smooth ski rental experience. Rent online, in advance for discounts, own your ski boots, optimize for current conditions

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Avant Ski

Dec 13, 2021
9 min

Avant Ski's Top 11 Extreme Inbound Runs in North America

Our team shares the biggest, baddest, steepest, gnarliest runs in North America. From Big Sky, Palisades Tahoe, Revelstoke, Mammoth and more

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Christine Wells

Dec 3, 2021
4 min

It's Never Too Late to Start Skiing

Christine Wells shares the benefits and challenges of learning to ski as an adult, tips for starting skiing, like renting gear, lessons

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Avant Ski

Nov 22, 2021
5 min

The Essential Ski Gear List for Kids

The Avant Ski team of parents share essential kids ski gear . From Turtle Fur, Columbia, Reima, Helly Hansen, Sorel, Smith Optics, Giro

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6 Secrets to Find & Book a Great Instructor for Private Ski Lessons (Hint - Start Early!)

John Gelb

Nov 1, 2021
3 min

6 Secrets to Find & Book a Great Instructor for Private Ski Lessons (Hint - Start Early!)

Finding a private ski instructor may be more challenging than usual this season. We share six secrets to jump start your search, start early

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Our Favorite Ski Shops in Park City, Utah

Jack Benham

Aug 25, 2021
3 min

Our Favorite Ski Shops in Park City, Utah

We’ve put together an insider guide on the best shops for gear sales, rentals, fitting and tuning. See below for our favorite places to...

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VERMONT
Bromley
Jay Peak
Killington
Magic Mountain

Mount Snow
Okemo
Smugglers' Notch
Stowe
Stratton
Sugarbush

WYOMING/TETONS
Grand Targhee
Jackson Hole

REGIONAL GUIDES
Boston
California, Lake Tahoe/Sierra
Chicago
New England (College Students)
New York
Washington, D.C.

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