How do you measure steep? A resort map rating, a clinometer number, the quaking of your knees, the adrenaline rush? However you quantify it, a gnarly slope is relative to your ability and/or risk ...

(The Gazette, Christian Murdock)Scott Wickberg of Denver rides Alberta Peak into Step Bowl while visiting Wolf Creek Ski Area Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. Wickberg's family has a home in South Fork so he ...

NOTE: We all have a bucket list of ski trips, but prepping for your next big adventure can seem pretty overwhelming when it comes to choosing what to bring. I’ve been fortunate enough to travel the ...

Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro, located at the top of the Cloud Nine lift at Aspen Highlands, is open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, and dinner from 6-10 p.m. Thursday only. For reservations ...

Austrian Freeride World Tour champion Nadine Wallner doesn't just love skiing – she's partial to exploring the planet by climbing and trekking too. 1. Do a proper inspection of the run. 2. Check ...