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I once heard a celebrated ski racer of the 1980’s say to some admiring fans, “Yes, I stretch every morning.” He then mimicked a big yawn and stretched his arms up over his head. Here's what that skier didn't understand.

A new year is here again, and with it comes the drive to make the next one even better than the last. Here, we look at a few good food, exercise, and (ski) goal strategies to help you hit your new year's resolutions and become your best skier self.

Getting ready for a heli ski trip means much more than buying a new jacket and packing the right stuff. Jake Hutchinson breaks down a prep program to get you fit for heli skiing.

Jake Hutchinson, the then- lead trainer of Salt Lake City’s Gym Jones, created Wagner’s Six-Week Ski Prep program. In 2018, Jason Blevins caught up with Hutchinson to talk about injury-proofing your body, the importance of self-assessment, and how the mountain can separate the wheat from the chaff. Here's what he had to say.

Here it is, Jake Hutchinson's (practically) world-famous "prep for the ski season" workout. Jake has edited his original gym workout for the home-fitness-enthusiast, but it is just as dynamic as the original.

Jake Hutchinson's original "6-Week Ski Prep" workout is a doozie, so get started now and you'll be in the best shape of your ski career by the time you click into your boots.

Previous injury or not, there are some things you can do (both on and off the hill) to keep your body performing at a high level for an injury-free season. 

This summer, there are a few things you can start doing to prep your body for ski season without sacrificing whatever warm season activity you enjoy.

The ski season is coming! Get the jump on training with some guidelines and workouts to get you ready for a long and healthy winter.

One of the most frequent questions mountain bike shops get when people are looking for new bikes is, “What size should I get?” The answer isn't always simple, but we break it down for you.

When the snow finally melts and we transition to summer sports, how do we best prepare our bodies for the changes? We take a look.

In this article we discuss altitude sickness. We look at the facts and symptoms and talk about remedies and cures so you can enjoy your next mountain trip.

You know you should go to the gym and get prepped for ski season. But it's hard to motivate. Guess what? Jake Hutchinson has you covered with this 5-part at-home, no-gear workout series. Get started now.

Like golf, skiing is one of those sports that is difficult to get good at if you learn it later in life. But, there are some easy things you can do every day that will improve your skiing. Here is our list.

Ok, so maybe the snow is gone for all but the most die-hard. But there are plenty of enjoyable ways to stay in shape through the summer so that you are ready when the snow flies.

Rehabbing after a ski injury? This article focuses on injuries to joints (like an ACL tear), with a little mention about fractures and muscle injuries. It's a long read, but if you're coming back from an injury, it's worth the time.