The reading room / Autumn & winter

Get a little
more out of outside.

Useful things to know before you go. Get ready for the season, choose your gear, and plan where to ski.

Get ready / Three practical guides

For the season ahead.

Illustrated trail shoes, kettlebell, resistance band, and exercise mat. Movement / 4-week routine

Start before the snow.

Five strength moves. Sets, reps, rest, and a week-by-week plan.

Follow the routine Illustrated skis, brush, wax, and shell jacket on a care bench. Equipment / Checklist

The first-storm gear check.

What to check, what to clean, and what belongs at the shop.

Get your kit ready Illustrated autumn path between evergreen trees and distant hills. On the trail / Trip planner

The in-between season.

Waterfalls, moss, and quiet trails before the snow, plus two hikes on the way to Stevens.

Plan a day outside

Choose your gear / Two buying guides

Before you buy.

Equipment / Buying guide

Boots first.

Measure your feet, do the shell check, make sense of width and flex, and choose skis after.

Read the boot guide Illustrated skis on a workbench. Equipment / 2026–27 research

The ski shortlist.

Six mainstream skis, intermediate to expert, and a plan for your next demo day.

Compare the skis

Where to go / Getting there and beyond

Get there. Drop in.

Getting there / Stevens Pass

The road to Stevens.

Parking reservations, the free carpool app, meetups, and checking US-2.

Plan the drive Illustrated mountain panorama. Destinations / Epic & Ikon

Where the pass takes you.

Terrain, atmosphere, and where your group will feel at home. Western North America, Japan, and Europe.

Explore the resort guide On the mountain / Safety

Into the trees.

Ski with a partner, stay clear of tree wells, and read a glade before you drop in.

Before you drop in

AI-generated editorial illustrations; not resort or product photographs.