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.
By Jim Kenney | November 4, 2025 Feature Story
As part of his Going Further Afield series, Robbie Allen explores Eagle Point Resort in Utah's Tushar Mountains -- a once-abandoned ski area reborn under skier Shane Gadbaw's ownership. With 650 acres of terrain, backcountry access, and $35 lift tickets, the resort offers a laid-back, uncrowded alternative to Utah's high-profile ski destinations.
By Robbie Allen | November 3, 2025 1 Further Afield
For more than 30 years, DCSki has documented the stories of abandoned ski resorts across the Mid-Atlantic region through its Lost Areas archive, which features detailed histories and community recollections. Lost Areas was recently expanded to include additional areas in New Jersey, courtesy of reader Samuel F.
By M. Scott Smith | September 25, 2025 Feature Story
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. The Indy Pass now provides two lift tickets each at 271 resorts across 4 continents, including numerous areas in the Mid-Atlantic region.
By M. Scott Smith | August 28, 2025 2 News
Vail Resorts will introduce simplified "Friend Tickets" for the 2025-26 season, giving Epic Passholders six to ten discounted lift tickets -- each at 50% off -- to share with friends. The tickets can also be applied toward the purchase of a future Epic Pass, a move aimed at easing costs for newcomers and growing the sport's participant base.
By M. Scott Smith | August 12, 2025 1 News
When ski season ends, the call of the mountains doesn't fade -- it shifts seasons. Trading a tent for a cozy camper van, DCSki's Editor recently embarked on a scenic road trip from Maryland to Utah, capturing the beauty of the journey through photographs of national parks and wild landscapes.
By M. Scott Smith | June 2, 2025 8 Feature Story
DCSki Columnist John Sherwood had initially hoped for an adventurous 2024-2025 ski season across multiple destinations, including Europe and the American West, but shifting family plans and financial prudence led to a winter spent entirely at Timberline Mountain in West Virginia. Despite the change in plans, he enjoyed over 30 days of varied and satisfying skiing, appreciating the simplicity, affordability, and unpredictably dynamic conditions of a single-resort season.
By John Sherwood | May 28, 2025 3 Feature Story
DCSki Columnist Robbie Allen explores how Arizona Snowbowl Ski Resort is helping put Flagstaff on the map as an up-and-coming mountain town, with great skiing and a vibe reminiscent of early Boulder, Colorado. With this trip, Allen has now skied in 31 states, adding Arizona to his growing list of alpine adventures.
By Robbie Allen | April 14, 2025 2 Further Afield
Vail Resorts has opened early sales for its 2024-2025 Epic Passes, offering discounted access to its ski resorts with multiple pass options and perks like discounted lift tickets for friends.
By M. Scott Smith | March 14, 2025 News
James Chen, a longtime DCSki Columnist and Ski Patroller, reflects on his move to New England, his transition to patrolling at Ragged Mountain, and the New Hampshire resort's impressive glade skiing and welcoming community.
By James Chen | February 6, 2025 3 Firsthand Report
