We talked to Brit Barnes, who has turned screws and fixed skis at Big Sky for more than a decade. Recommended, factory recommended, freeride, backcountry—it can be a headache even for shop guys. Where ...

Picture this: You show up to the mountain for first chair and ski icy trails for a few hours before heavy snowfall begins to pile up. Noticing the accumulation of powder, you decide you want to go ...