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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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7 Tips For a Great Summer Visit to Mount Hood

elsiehalvorsen

Aug 15, 2021
4 min

7 Tips For a Great Summer Visit to Mount Hood

You don’t have to be pursuing World Cup dreams to enjoy the summer-skiing experience at Timberline Ski Area in Mount Hood, Oregon...

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4 Ways to Start Experiencing the Backcountry

Eliot Hellman

May 26, 2021
4 min

4 Ways to Start Experiencing the Backcountry

Still not sure whether alpine touring is for you? Luckily, there are a growing number of places where you can get a feel for the backcountry

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7 Spots Not to Miss in Aspen this Spring

Brooke Ely Danielson

Mar 9, 2021
4 min

7 Spots Not to Miss in Aspen this Spring

Brooke Ely Danielson shares her favorite spots in Aspen to grab coffee, fuel up and après...Sundeck, Hotel Jerome, Little Nell, Bear Den...

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Skiing in New York State and Feeling a World Away

Elisabeth Vincentelli

Mar 3, 2021
5 min

Skiing in New York State and Feeling a World Away

Covid made traveling problematic this season, we have the inside scoop to a ski trip in New York state - Gore, Windham, Hunter & Belleyare

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Alli Widman

Feb 24, 2021
3 min

Park City for the Family

Park City, Utah is one of our favorite destinations for families to ski. We cover lessons, tubing, sledding, the Olympic Park and fun for

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John Gelb

Feb 3, 2021
3 min

7 Tips For a Seamless Ski Season

Many of the differentiating features this ski season arise from avoiding indoor spaces. Here are seven tips for a seamless and fun seasoson

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The Definitive Guide to Ski Resort Reservations

Sam Handy

Jan 31, 2021
12 min

The Definitive Guide to Ski Resort Reservations

For skiing, making reservations, state & local travel regulations and season pass restrictions are not easy to navigate...we have it covered

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4 Strength Moves to Get Ready for Ski Season

Brooke Ely Danielson

Jan 8, 2021
3 min

4 Strength Moves to Get Ready for Ski Season

Aspen-based, 9x marathoner, Brooke Ely Danielson shares why being in great running shape is not enough and her top moves to prepare for ski

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Shop Small: Four Reasons to Love Your Local Ski Shops

Eliot Hellman

Dec 28, 2020
5 min

Shop Small: Four Reasons to Love Your Local Ski Shops

Shop local. We caught up with Chicago ski store owners and talked about the unique value local shops bring- experience, expertise & service

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The Gear Guide You NEED: How to Demo Skis

Mike Friece

Nov 17, 2020
6 min

The Gear Guide You NEED: How to Demo Skis

Demoing skis can be hugely helpful to the buying process. But which skis should you try and what should you look for during the demo?...

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Best Ski Shops in Olympic Valley & Truckee

Avant Ski

Nov 1, 2020
2 min

Best Ski Shops in Olympic Valley & Truckee

Often called the birthplace of extreme skiing and family friendly too, Palisades Tahoe is an essential stop on any visit to Lake Tahoe....

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Early Details on Ski Lessons During Covid

Alli Widman

Oct 22, 2020
4 min

Early Details on Ski Lessons During Covid

What will ski and snowboarding lessons look like this winter? We spoke with the instructors and share key details on the measures resorts ar

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The Top 5 Reasons It's Time to Consider the Backcountry

Eliot Hellman

Oct 8, 2020
5 min

The Top 5 Reasons It's Time to Consider the Backcountry

The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the fascination with the backcountry. It may be time to finally start earning your turns

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Eight Tips to Kick-Start Your Ski Season

Mike Friece

Sep 30, 2020
4 min

Eight Tips to Kick-Start Your Ski Season

Preseason prep for skiing and snowboarding starts now. Here are 8 things you need to do now to prepare. Check your skis, get your boots...

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A First Timer's Guide to Getting the Most from Ski Lessons

John Gelb

Sep 3, 2020
5 min

A First Timer's Guide to Getting the Most from Ski Lessons

A Vermont ski instructor shares insider tips to navigate ski lessons, the trade-offs between private and group lessons and Covid-19 policies

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7 Transformative Ski Resort Projects Currently Underway

Sam Handy

Aug 11, 2020
7 min

7 Transformative Ski Resort Projects Currently Underway

Not even Covid-19 can stop resorts ski resorts from building for the future. Though uncertainty surrounds the upcoming season, resorts are

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Balancing Alpine Skiing with Other Endurance Sports

Christine Wells

Jul 28, 2020
5 min

Balancing Alpine Skiing with Other Endurance Sports

For multi-sport athletes, even recreational ones, downhill skiing may not seem like it’s worth the risk or the hassle. Accidents can happen

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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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