Drawing from 58 consecutive winters on skis, Jim Kenney explores what it takes to sustain a lifelong passion for skiing -- balancing fitness, finances, and friendships with a dose of humility and humor. From cherry-picking sunny Utah spring days to embracing shorter ski sessions and age-based lift discounts, he outlines how older skiers can adapt while keeping the sport fun. His core advice: stay active, ski with friends, and make your own luck to keep the turns coming deep into retirement.
Robbie Allen spotlights Eagle Point Resort, a remote and revitalized Utah ski area that delivers solitude, affordability, and authentic mountain charm far from the state's crowded mega-resorts.
Positioned as an alternative to the mega passes, the Indy Pass -- good at small and mid-sized independent resorts -- is now back on sale, but only for a limited time.
Vail Resorts is adding a new "Friend Ticket" perk to its Epic Pass for the 2025-26 season, offering passholders discounted lift tickets for friends in a bid to make skiing more accessible and attract new participants.
A change in plans led DCSki Columnist John Sherwood to spend the entire 2024-2025 ski season at West Virginia's Timberline Mountain, where he enjoyed over 30 days of varied, cost-effective, and satisfying local skiing.
DCSki Columnist Robbie Allen marks his 31st state skied with a visit to Arizona Snowbowl, a resort that's helping Flagstaff emerge as a vibrant, affordable mountain town.
January 2025 brings frigid temperatures and a major snowstorm, offering Mid-Atlantic ski resorts their best conditions in years. Above, Virginia's Omni Homestead Resort opens for the season on January 9, 2025.
The majority of ski resorts in the Mid-Atlantic are now open for the 2024-2025 winter season, with others preparing to launch operations in the coming days amid favorable early-season conditions.
Brian Head Resort, Utah’s highest-elevation ski area, offers stunning red rock scenery, uncrowded slopes, and affordable prices, making it a unique and family-friendly alternative to the busier Wasatch resorts.
