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Win an Epic Ski Getaway at RED Mountain Resort

On February 7, one lucky winner and a guest will score lift tickets and lodging at the iconic RED Mountain Resort in British Columbia.

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Drew Petersen Speaks to Mental Health in the Mountains in Salomon Short Film

Utah skier Drew Petersen almost died in a mountain accident in 2017. In the 4 years since, he's navigated a fraught mental health landscape.

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An Inside Look at the Premier Big Mountain Safety Class in the Country

“There’s this massive chasm between the current style of avalanche training and modern backcountry skiing. It just doesn’t meet the needs of many skiers,” said Zahan Billimoria, a Patagonia athlete and Exum guide, as we skinned up Granite Canyon in Teton National Park. “We need to abandon the curriculum and instead foster curiosity and collaboration in learning snow safety and understanding risks.”

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SCARPA Unveils the Lightest GripWalk Hybrid Ski Boots on the Market

SCARPA hunts alpine performance, light weight, and walkability with its new 4-Quattro GripWalk hybrid ski boots — the category's lightest.

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Watch the First Ski Descent of the Iconic Squamish Chief’s North Gully

Watch Eric Carter and friends make the first descent of the steep, narrow North Gully of the Chief — '90s video game style.

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