Video: Big Sky Triple-Black-Diamond Headwaters Run
A run down Hell's Half-Acre, an extremely demanding high-alpine run within Big Sky's Headwaters area. Reaching this line requires one of the most technical hikes we've done anywhere.
Video: Northstar Highlands Gondola Experience
Northstar's Highlands Gondola services village condos and parking, offering direct mid-mountain access. But this pulse gondola uses fixed-grip cabins rather than the detachable grips found on a typical gondola, resulting in an experience that may surprise some first-time riders.
Video: A Run Down Beaver Creek’s Expert-Only Royal Elk Glade
A journey down Beaver Creek's long, precipitously-pitched Royal Elk Glade on Grouse Mountain. Runs like this contribute to the resort's very high challenge score in our ratings.
Video: An Early-Season Run Down Squaw Valley’s Lower Dog Leg
A run down Squaw Valley’s Lower Dog Leg trail, off the Red Dog and Far East Express lifts, during Thanksgiving Weekend. Conditions were typical of the early season, with thin cover and protruding shrubs in many places. Wind levels were relatively high on the day of this recording.
Video Review: Kirkwood
An in-depth video review of Kirkwood Mountain Resort, a ski area located about an hour south of Lake Tahoe in Kirkwood, CA.
Video: Snow King S-Chute Run
An afternoon run down one of Snow King's S-Chutes — a rare tree-cut ski run that requires hiking to get to. The resort hadn't gotten any new snow in days, yet conditions were still powdery.
Video: Northstar Early Season Vista Run
A run down Northstar’s Sidewinder trail, off the Vista Express, during opening week. During the regular season, this trail features a Burton Progression Park and perennially remains groomed. The early season presents a unique opportunity for some bump skiing here.
Video: Heavenly Opening Weekend Run
A run down Heavenly's High Five and Double Down trails during opening weekend 2020. These trails are typically groomed during the core season, but they were left ungroomed today. Conditions were thin cover but excellent for early season.
Video: Telluride Unfortunate GoPro Run - Black Iron Bowl
A journey down Telluride's Black Iron Bowl via the Mountain Quail run. The hike from the Prospector Chair took about 45 minutes. Run recorded in March 2020; conditions were excellent.
Video: Squaw Valley KT-22 Run
A run down Squaw Valley's expert KT-22 area, starting at Downhill Cliffs and proceeding to Strawberry Fields. Video taken in February 2020; snow conditions were below average for the time.