The Lake Louise Ski Resort offers runs to suit all standards, including lots of ideal intermediate terrain. There are two other ski areas nearer to Banff (a 45-minute drive away) worth exploring too – ...

Dreaming of improving your ski skills and venturing into black diamond terrain? You have the right idea. Developing beyond the intermediate plateau is a true thrill that will make the mountain even ...

Fred was the editor-in-chief at VeloNews from 2016 to 2021. Prior to that he was a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and The New York Times. Fred is the Articles Editor at ...

Six confidence-inspiring skis that will help intermediates advance to the next level Jenny Wiegand Jenny Wiegand is Outside’s associate gear director, a job that mandates she test and write about the ...

What makes a good intermediate-oriented ski resort? It’s pretty simple, really. A vast selection of blue runs, of course, is the primary selling point. But other perks, like expertly groomed trails, ...

Jenny Wiegand is Outside’s associate gear director, a job that mandates she test and write about the latest and greatest in gear for a living. It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it. While she’s a ...