• 4 Pro Skiers on the Moments and Idols That Shaped Them

    4 Pro Skiers on the Moments and Idols That Shaped Them
    Are skiers more prone to nostalgia than other kinds of outdoor enthusiasts? Probably.
    We love rickety two-seaters, pine for the days of $20 lift tickets, and, in some cases, swear by gear that was discontinued when George W. was still in office. That’s not to say there isn’t plenty to love in the present, but the halcyon days will always hold a powerful allure amongst powder hounds, pros, and dirt bags.On that theme, I decided to call up a few of our favorite skiers and talk about th
  • The 11 Best Fixed-Grip Double Chairlifts Still Spinning

    The 11 Best Fixed-Grip Double Chairlifts Still Spinning
    They might be less efficient and feel more sketchy than a high-speed quad, and those bone-chillingly long ride times might have you wishing for a bubble chair, but the nostalgia and romance of an old fixed-grip double chairlift is truly undeniable. I can truly say I have more fond memories on double chair lifts than any other type of lift, despite how obsolete they seem to be these days.
    Whether it's an excuse to snuggle up to whoever you're sharing the chair with to keep warm on a 10+ minute li

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