The first Warren Miller movie I ever saw was Steep and Deep. I was 12 years old and on the bus with my middle school ski club heading to Bristol Mountain in the Finger Lakes region of New York state. Skiing there was not "steep and deep," but it was a lot of fun. And, watching Warren Miller movies made us kids feel like we were a part of the tribe. We'd spend hours skiing moguls and perfecting daffies, and we all dreamed of having a dog like Zudnick. Over the years, I've skied a lot of mountains that really are "steep and deep," but no matter where I'm skiing, the excitement for the coming season that Warren Miller films bring to our communities each fall is still the same. Thanks Warren Miller for bringing us snow sports junkies together to connect with our tribe and get excited for the winter ahead each year. You will be missed.

It’s January. The temps may dip well below zero. But that doesn’t mean foregoing a day on the mountain, or even a bike ride to work. It is not that hard to be comfortable in -20 degree temps – really! The right base-, mid- and outer-layers keep my body warm, and hand and toe warmers manage those areas pretty well. I’m always amazed how warm my helmet keeps me – especially with a thin cap under it. And, keeping the biting wind off my face makes a big difference in my comfort. So, I cover up with a neck gaiter or balaclava and my goggles. Goggles with layers of face-forming foam are so much warmer than sunglasses! Gear up and come on out – the weather’s fine!