Best Ski Resorts for Park and Freestyle Riding in New Zealand and Australia
The best resorts for park and freestyle skiing and snowboarding in New Zealand and Australia. 2026 opening dates, lift pass prices and honest park ratings for Cardrona, The Remarkables, Coronet Peak and Perisher.
Where to Ski and Snowboard in the Southern Hemisphere: Resort Guide, Park Ratings and Prices
Where to ski and snowboard in the southern hemisphere. Opening dates, lift pass prices, park ratings and accommodation guide for New Zealand, Australia, Chile and Argentina.
Dimitri: The Story Behind SnowRipper
From a birthday trip to Scotland in 2020 to competing internationally at 15. The full story of Dimitri and why SnowRipper exists.
When Is Ski Season? It Depends Where You Live
Ski season depends on where you live. Here is a full breakdown of when ski and snowboard season runs in both hemispheres, and yes, you can ride all year.
Baggy vs Regular Snow Pants: What Is the Difference?
Baggy snow pants or regular fit? Here is a straight comparison of both fits for skiing and snowboarding, plus what technical specs to look for in either.
Why Baggy Snow Pants Are Back
Baggy snow pants are back and this time they are staying. Here is the full story of where the style came from, why it disappeared and why it is everywhere again.
How Should Baggy Snow Pants Fit?
Getting the fit right on baggy snow pants is easier than you think. Here's what to look for, how to use our interactive size guide and why 95% of riders are good with the normal baggy fit.
What Are Baggy Snow Pants?
Baggy snow pants grew out of snowboard and park culture in the 1990s, when the sport took its lead from skateboarding and did everything its own way, including how riders dressed. Here's what they are, why the fit actually makes sense and how to find the right pair.