Ski Wednesday: Bookmark these sites

The center shelf in my office bookcase is dedicated to the many ski books and magazines I revisit often. Some are amazing stories about great skiers and riders, and others are about the sport itself and the resorts.

So, too, do I have bookmarked websites; spots I visit regularly for inspiration, ideas, to find deals or just savor the sport I love from my desk on a work day (shh! Don’t tell my boss).

Consider bookmarking these sites this winter for a good “starter pack” of ski and ride websites to make your season better.

Ski New Hampshire (https://www.skinh.com): It’s not just a complete list of all the resorts the Granite State has to offer. Ski New Hampshire’s website features event updates, information on all kinds of learning programs, tons of really great deals, a guide to help you plan your trip and even a swag shop. It’s a great spot to check in at least once a week.

Vermont Ski Area Association (https://skivermont.com): Also known as Ski Vermont, this site offers regular updates on deals, conditions, programs and events, along with some really great photos to amp you up. They also have great sections on mountain safety (make your kids read it all!), info on uphill travel and even details on how to get yourself into a skiing career.

Indy Ski Pass (https://www.indyskipass.com): Even if you’re yet to join the “Indy revolution,” this site is a great one to visit regularly. You’ll find descriptions and photos of the hundred of independent resorts that the pass covers (which can help you create an indy resort visit even if you don’t hold a pass yet), as well as ideas for multi-resort indy trips. You can even learn more about skiing Japan. And the photos are true ski porn.

Ski Area Management (https://www.saminfo.com): True, the focus of Ski Area Management is the industry side of things, but I realized when I met a SAM reader not in the industry on a plane recently that SAM is a great bookmark for everyone. SAM almost always breaks resort news first, and also digs into things like safety, resort management and other topics that the dedicated ski and rider want to know. Some stories and info are available to view for free, but consider a subscription. There’s a reason it’s called “ The bible of the industry” by many.

National Ski Area Association (https://www.nsaa.org): Like SAM, NSAA is heavily weighted toward industry folks, but for the mountain enthusiast, there’s a lot to learn and deep dive into there. From climate change and initiatives to keep the mountain sports world strong to trends and more, it’s a great place to truly become knowledgeable.

Ski Magazine (https://www.skimag.com): Hearts broke around the ski world when SKI shifted to online-only a year ago, but the magazine has maintained it’s finger-on-the-pulse coverage. Everything from resort reviews to breaking news to race coverage is in there. There are deals and sales too. Maybe it’s not on your coffee table anymore, but SKI is still very much alive.