As I heaved my snowboard bag out of the trunk, onto my back, and across the Denver airport, I debated if the effort was worth it.
15.01.2025 - 17:45 / insider.com
As an unathletic kid, I dreaded "going skiing" because it really meant slogging through ski school while my parents hit the slopes.
I started ski school before I started actual school, and for years, I was much better in the classroom than on the slopes.
Now, as a (much more athletic) adult skier with years of experience, I've been lucky enough to travel beyond my home base in Lake Tahoe to ski resorts in Utah, Colorado, the Canadian Rockies, and the French Alps.
Ski resorts have an etiquette system that can be difficult to grasp, and I've seen beginners make the same mistakes over and over, no matter where I am.
If you're a newcomer at a ski resort but you don't want to seem like one, here are some mistakes to avoid:
If you're traveling in a group, wait until everyone is present before you all enter the chairlift line together. Don't try to save a spot for your friend — it's rude to other parties who are ready to get on the lift.
If you need to make boot or gear adjustments, do these before you get in line. Don't block the line's entrance.
At most resorts, lift lines funnel from many lanes into one main artery that feeds the chairlift. If there's no lift operator queueing groups, you have to merge lanes by alternating groups. Be mindful of when it's your turn and when you should let someone else go ahead.
It's annoying when someone steps on the back of your shoe while you're walking. However, it's even worse when someone does that to you while you have big metal slats hooked to your 8-pound boots.
When you're queueing up for the lift, leave just enough space between the tips of your skis and the next person's.
You wouldn't drive bumper-to-bumper, and you don't need to ski like that either.
Good lift etiquette continues at the top of the hill on the dismount.
Coordinate with others on your chair to figure out which direction you're going when you get off. This can help you avoid a collision if you need to cross paths with another person on your chair.
Once you get off the chair, keep moving so the people behind you have a clear runway to exit.
Once you advance past beginner techniques like "pizza" and "french fry," you need to make more parallel turns to ski down a hill safely.
Avoid zooming straight down the trail, which is how you can lose control.
On busier trails, it's safest to make your turns in a chosen section of the slope. Stick to one side of the trail rather than using its entire width to leave enough room for other skiers.
Whatever you do, don't stop in the middle of the trail — that's like parking in the center lane of a highway.
Just like you would on a freeway, pull onto the shoulder instead. When you know you need to hit a stop, get to the side of the trail so the other skiers
As I heaved my snowboard bag out of the trunk, onto my back, and across the Denver airport, I debated if the effort was worth it.
A Canadian man says his wife and 8-year-old son died because of food poisoning at an all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic, according to the civil suit filed at the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario on Monday.
My wife and I have been living as full-time nomads since 2019 and have already visited more than 43 different countries.
Jan 30, 2025 • 10 min read
Jan 30, 2025 • 8 min read
Could all our future planes travel faster than the speed of sound? It’s been more than 20 years since the last supersonic passenger flight took off, but a US company wants to bring it back.
It was an idyllic August day when my husband, two children, and I arrived at our Airbnb in southern France .
Silicon Slopes is a region of Utah known for business and tech that includes Salt Lake City, Park City, and surrounding suburbs like Draper and Provo, among others.
A brand beloved in the points and miles community is making a comeback.
The Ritz Paris — one of TPG's favorite hotels — isn't just a famous name ... even if many famous faces have passed through its revolving front door, especially during fashion week, which is currently underway in Paris.
When I told my family I was planning a trip to Hong Kong, they responded, "Why? Isn't Hong Kong similar to Singapore?"
As someone who has lived in Colorado for five years, I know Denver is more than just a place to fly in and out of on your way to the mountains. Colorado's capital city represents a lot of what makes this state so special.