The New York Times – Travel:
What to know about gear, ski passes, classes and more.
Category: Alpine Skiing
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How the Snowbird Ski Resort in Utah Readies the Slopes
The New York Times – Travel:
Before skiers and riders and hit the slopes, a team works from dusk to dawn to prepare the mountain. We went behind the scenes to see how they do it.
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Want to Save Money on Skiing? Here Are 6 Ways to Pay Less
The New York Times – Travel:
A multimountain pass is great if you use it enough. New programs are aimed at more casual skiers, offering discounts without the high initial price tag.
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6 Ski Clinics to Up Your On-Mountain Game
The New York Times – Travel:
Multiday clinics offer focused instruction and camaraderie on the slopes and at après-ski. Here, a half dozen that will improve your skills.
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$67 a Day for a Week of Skiing? We Put the Indy Pass to the Test.
The New York Times – Frugal Traveler:
Our Frugal Traveler tries out the bargain pass at frill-free resorts in Utah, Idaho and Montana.
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Where to Eat, Shop and Stay in the Austrian Alps
The New York Times – Travel:
Insiders share their favorite après-ski spots, springtime hikes and typically Tyrolean souvenirs.
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Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings’ Utah Ski Resort Is Going Half-Private
The New York Times – Travel:
The Netflix co-founder bought Powder Mountain, in Utah, and is turning half of it into a private club for wealthy homeowners who pay a hefty annual fee. Will the public-private model fly?
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As Mikaela Shiffrin Considers How to Top Herself, She Studies Taylor Swift
The New York Times – Music:
Shiffrin, the champion American ski racer, is an unabashed Swiftie, and has long seen the pop culture force as a textbook guide for navigating fame, adversity and unprecedented success.
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Warmer, Faster, Snowier: What New Upgrades Mean for East Coast Skiing
The New York Times – Travel:
A guide to the recent snow-making, chairlifts and other notable investments at ski resorts from New York to Maine.