The seasonal struggle is real and how to combat the blues
Before I worked in ski resorts, I was a tourist in ski resorts. I saved for my ski holidays for ages. I had a...
Mental health fund launched for Vail Resorts communities
Today, Vail Resorts, Inc announced that Chief Executive Officer Rob Katz and his wife, Elana Amsterdam, have decided that the initial focus for their...
After the snow has gone – when the season ends
When I was little I used to act. Some would say I still do. Every year I would audition for the school play or...
When snowboarding gets you through the tough times
How snowboarding got one transgender woman through the toughest times of her life. Dale Sheridan shares her story with SnowsBest.com.
Throughout the 34 years of my life,...
Finding your purpose in skiing and snowboarding
No, I haven't gone all religious and, no, the Mormons haven't got me since moving to Utah. I did, however, spend the day recently...
Mick Fanning & Owen Wright release mental health video
DRAGON SOUTH PACIFIC RELEASE MENTAL HEALTH VIDEO FEATURING KEY DRAGON ATHLETE ROLE MODELS.
As part of National Mental Health Week (October 8 - 14, 2017)...
Adrenaline, depression and death in the snow world
Hilaree Nelson (nee O'Neill) and Mike Douglas know first hand the impact of adrenal highs and lows, death and grief in the world of the extreme...
10 things you need to know before moving to a ski...
Some ski towns are smaller than others and they say you learn a lot about yourself when living in one.
I learnt one important thing...
Peter and Peta Pan are alive in a ski town near...
If you're single and spent time in a ski town then chances are you have met Peter/Peta Pan.
But then, who wouldn't want to live...
Are we really surprised by the cocaine epidemic in ski towns?
If you think ski towns are class A drug free then you're clearly living in la la land and not in the ski towns...
Why emotional health is as important as physical when skiing or...
Never underestimate the power of emotional fortitude on a ski hill. Why you should adapt your skiing to your emotional state.
Today I skied with...
How Olympic medalist freeskier Gus Kenworthy has redefined ‘gay’
You can smell the male teenage testosterone long before you witness it in action at any ski resort terrain park. Rich white boys dressed...
Belle Brockhoff and Andrew Wishart at Mt Buller for beyondblue
Olympic snowboarder and beyondblue Ambassador Belle Brockhoff will be raising awareness of depression and anxiety at Mt Buller on Saturday August 8, as part...
Beating the Colorado blues
A tale of sitting still and finding Joy while travelling round the world
It's 4.00am and I'm battling the desire to fully awaken. My body is...
When the snow heals
When troubled teenagers meet the snow.
The rain has been falling for a good few hours. It is cold, even colder when the wind hits...
Meditate, snowboard or sex?
Phil Watt reveals why skiing and snowboarding is as good for you as both meditation and sex.
Regardless if we board or ski, there are...
