On the Cover: Yep, this is another cover shot by ski photography legend Liam Doran. We have lost count of how many covers Liam has shot for the magazine—at this point we just rely on one of his images (usually of Sven Brunso shredding, as he is here) blowing you away.
By Liam Doran liamdoranphoto.com Insta @liam_doran_outdoors
The snow is on the way and Colorado resorts are beginning to open. It’s that time of year when we start looking forward to a season of big dumps and joyous days on the slopes. And our annual resort guide is here to get you in the mood and give you all the beta you will need for a dream season on the slopes. See you up there.
Departments
Skiing has the power to heal, to change the way we see the world, to find a way through.
QUICK HITS
Ride along with the snowmakers who transform Jackson Hole into skiing Nirvana in the short film Gunrunners; learn about the ways Del Norte’s Rio Grande Hospital is making outdoors part of its treatments; check out a new home for used gear; travel the taco trail in Mexico; find the best deals on resort passes; local heroes: a photographer’s camera traps help conserve wildlife and wild places, and more.
Up over the border in Alberta, you’ll find skiing and riding for all ability levels, friendly faces, and hot tubs galore at Banff, and the Canadian Rockies’ sweet SkiBIg3 Resorts.
As the effects of climate change intensify, ski resorts will become the last bastion of winter sports—but are they also contributing to winter’s demise? The Outdoor Minimalist dives into resorts’ environmental impacts.
Sunny Stroeer became the first woman to ski the brutal Iditarod Trail Invitational. Here’s how she gutted it out.
Want to become a better skier? Slow down and enjoy the moment.
Features
The best season for high adventure and cozy relaxation is right around the corner. To that end, here’s EO’s guide to authentic winter escapes in the Rockies.
Here’s all the quick-and-dirty intel you need to make your day better at some of the West’s best resorts—from Eldora to Aspen Highlands to Jackson Hole.
Check out our picks for all the swag—from skis and snowboards to gloves, goggles, and a cooler—you need to make it the best season ever on the slopes.
