Whenever the snow starts falling, they inevitably fill the night--ski dreams. And when the nighttime hallucinations start, in September or October, it is easy to create an early “bucket list” for the upcoming winter. For everyone, that probably involves becoming a better skier. For ladies, a women-specific ski camp is one way to fulfill that list. Maybe a women’s alpine touring clinic. Read on for more details.

The emails have been flooding my inbox. La Niña this, La Niña that; diagrams, reports, links to NOAA. My friends to the north want me to know. La Niña is on it's way.

While those in the northern hemisphere have been reading reports, crossing their fingers, and pushing mountain bikes up for their last descents before winter, some skiers are still enjoying the snow down south. One of them is Zack Giffin and he shows us what happens when you don't have time for catching up on the weather via Internet...

During the summer months we gave readers and fans of Ms. Rachael Burks, featured in Issue 4.1, the chance to ask her some questions. Here, Ms. Burks responds.

Amidst the stray dogs, mini cars, and chocolate shops, I walked the cobblestone streets of San Carlos de Bariloche today. A day off from skiing and I was reminded of why I ever wanted to be an athlete in this industry: to travel the world and ski. Enamored with the quaintness of this town and blessed by the gifts of the Santa Rosa, I can accurately say that I am living my dream.

While waiting for our bus to Argentina, watching the rain melt the snow off the trees in Termas, I received an email from the guys at South America Snow Sessions down in Bariloche. It is dumping. Read on for the full report.

After two sleepless nights and a six hour bus ride we were skiing in Chile. Wind, some snow, and a lot of Pisco later, and suddenly four days has vanished. With approximately 50 centimeters on the way, we will stay to ski another day and then head for Argentina.

Cliches run rampant in the business of skiers communicating their connection with the mountains. Partly because love of skiing is simple. Secondly it makes a lot of us feel the same emotions. But some skiers have the uncanny ability to describe the mountains and skiing in the exact way the rest of us have tried with the words not available. "A Life Ascending" utilizes the voice of Swiss mountain guide, Ruedi Beglinger, as he weaves the story of his life into universal captivation with the mountain lifestyle.