Out There Snow Archives

Ski bum Advice: If Skis Could Talk

What powder, carving, and rock skis might say, if they could talk, about winter 2021-22 season in the Northwest.

Learn new school ski and snowboard lingo, ski terrain terms, and other words and phrases commonly heard on the mountain.

How easy is it to switch from skis to snowboard? Or how about a snowboarder on skis for the first time? May be harder than you think.

Seasonal parody poem by OTO’s official ski bum Brad Northrup — a former ski racer, coach, and ski industry professional.