Jamie Aranoff

New York

Digital Editor at Ski Magazine

@skimagonline ✰ Formerly: @TravelLeisure || @abc || @Sunyoswego '19 || @60Minutes intern

Articles

The Gear SKI Editors Used Most This Winter

3 days ago | skimag.com | Jamie Aranoff

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. As SKI editors, we test a lot of gear. From our annual ski test, where we grind through more than 150 new skis to reviewing the best boots, jackets, base layers, and even helmets disguised as wool hats, we’ve become true gear experts—and we love sharing our top picks.
My First Time: Sun Valley

1 week ago | skimag.com | Jamie Aranoff

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. I’ve become the go-to planner for my annual friend ski trip, and despite the many logistical hurdles involved, I love my position of power. The reward is that I get to choose whatever resort I want, and my posse happily follows. For 2025, I had my heart set on Sun Valley.
My First Time: Sun Valley

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Jamie Aranoff

23 hours agoSome of these creep me out, I'm not gonna lie... Did you ever know of a place that seemed like everyone was traveling to, only to stop hearing about it as time went on? Have you ever wondered what became of that place? Well, Reddit user FrozenOppressor recently asked, "What once-popular tourist …
9 Perfect Mother’s Day Gifts for the Outdoorsy Mom

1 week ago | skimag.com | Jamie Aranoff

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. This is a friendly reminder that Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11 (yes, this Sunday). It’s a special time to honor all moms and maternal figures—the real-life superheroes in our lives. While no gift can truly measure up to all they do, treating them to some fun and thoughtful new gear is always a welcome gesture.
The 6 Biggest Surprises About Skiing in Japan

1 month ago | skimag.com | Jamie Aranoff

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. If at any point this winter you thought to yourself: “Is everyone skiing in Japan right now?” you might have been half-right. With a record low exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Japanese Yen, more flight options across the Pacific than ever, and serious social media bragging rights, it did feel like half the population went to Japan to ski.
Everything I Wish I Knew Before Skiing Aspen Snowmass For The First Time

1 month ago | skimag.com | Jamie Aranoff

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. I used to think Aspen was just for the rich and famous. The town is intractable and expensive, with seemingly no affordable accommodations. Sure, there’s skiing, but is it even worth it? Turns out I wasn’t seeing the full picture.
I Pared My Backcountry Ski Gear List to 42 Essential Items—Here’s What I Recommend

1 month ago | skimag.com | Jamie Aranoff

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. If you’re not sure where to start your backcountry packing list, you’re in the right place. Earlier this season, I visited southern Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains for my first-ever ski-touring trip. Here’s the bottom line: I overpacked. The good news? You don’t have to.
I Just Returned From My First Backcountry Trip—Here Are My Biggest Takeaways

2 months ago | skimag.com | Jamie Aranoff

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Editor’s note: Backcountry skiing is inherently risky, and this article is not a substitute for avalanche safety education or professional guidance. Before heading out, take an accredited course (like AIARE), carry proper safety gear, and travel with an experienced team. Hiring a verified guide is a great option for beginners.
This Little Known Resort Is One of Skiing’s Oldest (And Most Innovative)

2 months ago | skimag.com | Jamie Aranoff

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. I’m a huge history buff, and when it comes to ski history I’m a total nerd. So when I discovered I could ski at one of the nation’s oldest resorts on a weekend trip from New York City, I wasted no time packing my bags.
This New Ski Film Will Give You Serious Arctic Wanderlust

2 months ago | skimag.com | Jamie Aranoff

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Have you ever dreamt of traversing through Norway with your favorite ski partner? Is adventure filled with craggy snow-dusted peaks, glacial fjords, and neon skies electrified by the northern lights on your mind? It’s certainly on our radar.