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Louis Cinquanto

Louis Cinquanto

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Louis grew up in Philadelphia before moving north to Burlington, Vermont for college where he spent his days skiing and hiking around the Green Mountians. Today, Louis continues his active lifestyle on the East Coast, and if you're looking for him, you'll probably find him on a mountain somewhere.

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A view of Copper Mountain's Three Bears back bowl section

Our favorite ski resorts in Colorado, ranked

Ski resorts in Colorado have some of the best conditions and terrain. They're all wonderful, and these are our favorites
Snowmakers blowing snow at Wildcat Mountain

Skiing and snowboarding season is starting slow out west – our full list of ski resort openings

Want to go skiing or snowboarding in Colorado, Utah, or California? This is a full list of which resorts are open
Brown bear in snow

Video: Skier nearly collides with black bear at Heavenly Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe

When you go skiing, you have to make sure you don't collide with other skiers and snowboarders. This skier had to do the same with a black bear.
Coffee cups cheers-ing

Après ski is cool, but the Swedish tradition of fika might be cooler: Here’s why

Everyone loves an apres-ski moment, but the Swedish tradition of "fika" might be better. Here's everything you need to know.
Santa Claus on skis in front of a Christmas Tree background

The ultimate ski gift guide for anyone who loves powder days

If you're looking for a gift for someone who loves to ski, look no further.
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Our favorite Montana ski resorts, ranked

Montana ski resorts have some of the best conditions in the world. They're all wonderful, and these are our favorites
Real snowboarder falls at offpiste ski slope. ski safety concept

Why you need a great skiing or snowboarding helmet: Scientists say your brain can’t heal itself

Neuroscientists are beginning to question if the brain can reorganize itself after a stroke, hearing or vision loss, or other medical issue.
Fresh snow on Powder Mountain, Utah

Our favorite Utah ski resorts, ranked

Utah ski resorts have some of the best snow in the world. They're all wonderful, and these are our favorites
Ski helmet upside down on the snow

The ultimate ski helmet and snowboard helmet guide: MIPS, Koroyd, WaveCel, and which helmet protects best

Your ultimate ski and snowboard helmet guide! We tell you all about protection, fit, and which ones to buy
Mad River Glen's single chair

Forget the Ikon pass or an Epic ski pass – ski or snowboard these Vermont mountains for a quarter of the price

Can't afford the Ikon pass or an Epic ski pass? These Vermont mountains are perfect for skiing and snowboarding.
Snowboarder jumping through the air

Have your Ikon Pass or Epic Pass already? Now you need the Mountain Collective pass – here’s why

You may have an Ikon Pass or Epic Pass — or another ski pass — but you should also consider a Mountain Collective pass. Here's why.
A winding road through the snowy rocky mountains

Plan a Colorado road trip: The ultimate routes for Ikon pass, Epic ski pass holders

Put that Epic or Ikon pass to good use and take a week to experience the best skiing and snowboarding in Colorado.
Skiers and snowboarders riding under the alpenglow.

Meet the U.S.’s oldest ski mountain, tucked away in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

This ski area has a storied history, and is still a favorite for skiing and snowboarding today.
snowboarder exchanging gear

You can now buy used Burton snowboards and snowboard gear directly from Burton

Burton made a significant change to its Pass Along program, and you can now buy used gear direct from the Burton website
Skiing in Utah

Utah ski resorts saw upgrades across the board this offseason: What you need to know before you go

Utah ski resorts had a busy offseason! From new lifts to resort improvements, here are all the details you need to know.