A great playlist can create the perfect mood for a day of skiing. When I am riding the lift up, a smooth reggae song provides warmth and happiness, even if the arctic wind is blasting ice particles into my face. Similarly, when it?s time to conquer that gnarly bump run, an up-beat hip-hop track in my headphones goes a long way to maintain a steady rhythm throughout the turns. Here are some of my favorite songs that I listen to on the mountain:?Crazy??Sun Dried VibesSun Dried Vibes? refreshingly unique blend of progressive reggae, meaningful vocals and soaring electric guitar are displayed perfectly during ?Crazy?. With an incredible ability to flex and pulse their perpetual groove, the trio is able to attach their music to the listener?s soul, making it soar and sizzle with ease.?Port of Morrow??The ShinsThe Shins ability to send my mind floating through a cosmic expanse of spacy synths, driving drum and bass grooves is unmatched. When I hear this song I can imagine how it must feel to be traveling at warp speed on the millennium falcon; about the same as flying down the ski slopes. ?Star/Pointro??The RootsThis song is quite possibly my favorite of The Roots? bass heavy, up-beat tracks from their album ?The Tipping Point.? The precise lyrical flow married with a booming funk beat makes the masterpiece one key track for any good ski or snowboard playlist.?The Nosebleed Section??Hilltop HoodsSpeaking of an alternative hip-hop selection perfect for a winter sports soundtrack, the Australian group Hilltop Hoods never fails to deliver. From being ?in the front row all covered in beer? to ?sipping Bacardi with Gadhafi,? the three minutes and 42 seconds of funky madness on this track makes it a classic.